Abstract:
The goal of the present report is to explain in a synthetical
form the main problems of the Ethiopian agriculture with particular
reference to the "branch of soil science- and to propose short, medium
and long term measures in order to overcome this over looked or neglected problem. The work was accomplished in accordance with the
agreements established in the "Intentions memoranda" signed by the
Governments of Cuba and Socialist Ethiopia in September 1978.
This draft includes a proposal of Development Programme for
the Soil Science direction of Ethiopia for the coming 21 years
period. Detailed chapters on excutional themes like organized
solutions, staff training, inputs foreigh advisory staff needed
etc. are included in the proposal. The recommendations to be implemented by the agencies of the Ministry of Agriculture and Settlements
and the ones to be coordinated by other agencies of Ethiopian State
are listed separately.
The report is the product of 2\ months work of an Ethio-Cuban
Soil Science experts working group whose members are listed in
Annex I.
During 45 days the working group travelled more than 10,000
km visiting research, production, teaching and peasants advisory/
development Centers in the main ecological and productive zones of
the country. The itinerary pf the working group is as shown in
Annex II.
The members of the Ethio-^Cuban Soil Science experts working
group would like to express their gratitude to the officers of the
different agencies and authorities of the Ethiopian Government
and particularly to the Managers of the I.A.R. for the data and
suggestions offered during the visitis and working sessions and
also to the members of the Cuban Agric. Mission for their suggestions
and support.
