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Tefera Mekonen

Senior Researcher

Debre Birhan Agricultural Research Center (Amhara Regional Agricultural Research Institute

Debre Birehan, Ethiopia

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Specialized in animal nutrition (PhD), and have been working as a researcher at different level. My experience is related to animal feed and nutrition.

My organisation

We at the Debre Birhan Agricultural Research Center are dedicated to advancing agricultural practices and enhancing sustainable farming in the Amhara region. Our team conducts cutting-edge research to develop innovative solutions that address the unique agricultural challenges faced by local farmers. We prioritize collaboration with stakeholders, aiming to translate our findings into practical applications that improve crop yields and food security. Through our commitment to excellence in research and community engagement, we strive to foster a resilient agricultural sector in Ethiopia.
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About me

My name is Tefera Mekonen (Diploma in Animal Technology, B.Sc. in Animal and Wildlife Science, M.Sc. PhD in animal nutrition). I have been working for more than 35 years with in research center, as a technical assistance and researcher at different level. I have been working with small holder farmer conducting on-farm experiments and demonstrating research findings. I have produced two manuals related with sheep production and silage making. I have published 9 peer reviewd journals and 25 conference papers.

My organisation

Debre Birhan Agricultural Research Center (Amhara Regional Agricultural Research Institute

https://arari.gov.et/

Debre Birhan Agricultural Research Center has been working to improve the performance of livestock (mainly dairy cattle and sheep) through improving genotype, feeding and health management. The center has been working small holder farmers and acknowledged and prized for its community based village based breeding program. Moreover, it has generated a number of feed and nutrition related technologies, demonstrated and scaled up.

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Skills

  • Computer software (MS-word, excel), SAS and SPSS.
  • Animal nutrition laboratory technique
  • Working with smallholder farmers

Interests

  • Working smallholder livestock producers

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