About Our Institute
EIAR
Our Journey & Heritage
Ethiopian Institute Agricultural Research(EIAR) is the largest &oldest agricultural research institutes. Established in 1966 by Proclamation #79/1997.
Conducts research on crop improvement, livestock husbandry and natural resource and socioeconomic. The Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research is one of the oldest and largest agricultural research institute in Africa. EIAR was established in 1966 by proclamation.It was then called Institute of Agricultural Research(IAR). In 1997 it was designated the Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organizat
ion( EARO ). At the moment the institute is renamed as the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research ( EIAR ). EIAR has made tremendous efforts to build the national capacity of doing agricultural research,produce and introduce improved technologies focusing on fostering agricultural growth and development in the country.
Our Vision
Vision EIAR inspires to see improved livelihood of all Ethiopians engaged in agriculture, agro-pastoralism, and pastoralism through market competitive agricultural technologies.
Our Mission
Mission EIAR has a mission to conduct research that will provide market competitive agricultural technologies that will contribute to increased agricultural productivity and nutrition quality, sustainable food security, economic development, and conservation of the integrity of natural resources and the environment.