PROJECTS
Using rhizobacteria (PGPR) to improve food security in Gimbichu
Location
Ethiopia
Gimbichu, Wuchale Woreda, North Shewa, Oromia region (Ethiopia)
Areas of work
Fighting hunger and food security, Water and sanitation
SUMMARY
Together with CEU San Pablo University, we’re bringing biofertilizers based on rhizobacteria (PGPR) to crops in Gimbichu to help farming families grow more food.
Beneficiaries
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PROJECT STATUS
Ongoing
2025-2026
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The story behind the project
This project brings biofertilizers based on plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) to crops in Gimbichu. It is funded by the ”la Caixa” Foundation, with support from CEU San Pablo University. Ethiopia’s Bio and Emerging Technology Institute (BETin) is also on board, opening up its microbiology lab to us. These bacteria live around plant roots and help plants grow. The goal is to improve food security for the community’s farming families.
To plan the work, we held an open meeting in Gimbichu with farmers and agricultural extension staff. It gave us space to listen and talk, and helped us better understand local needs. We also collected soil samples in the two kebeles, which will be key information for the next stages of the project.
The project is built on community involvement and on teamwork between technical staff and farming families. It draws on local knowledge and aims for inclusive, sustainable development.
To plan the work, we held an open meeting in Gimbichu with farmers and agricultural extension staff. It gave us space to listen and talk, and helped us better understand local needs. We also collected soil samples in the two kebeles, which will be key information for the next stages of the project.
The project is built on community involvement and on teamwork between technical staff and farming families. It draws on local knowledge and aims for inclusive, sustainable development.
