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What direction should agricultural research be taking in order to best contribute to improve food security and market compatibility and how can the impact of the research be maximized whether through strengthening of skills, building of partnerships or prioritizing investment in key research areas? These were some of the issues that came under discussion at the researchers’ forum held on 26th and 27th February 2016 at Oromo culture center. H.E Dr. Mulatu Teshome, FDRE president, H.E mr. Tefera Derbew, MoANR, H.E Mr. Sileshi Getahun, MoLF, H.E Mr. Wendirad Mandefro, state minister of MoANR, H.E Dr kassu Elala, policy and research advisor to the prime minister with a ministerial portfolio, were the guest of honor on this forum. The welcoming speech given by H.E Mr. Tefera, followed by Dr. Fentahun Mengistu, director general of EIAR. “It’s very exciting to be here with and deliver this message to you on this special event.” Of the special guest of honor H.E Dr. Mulatu, said on his...

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