Oromia Agricultural Research Institute(IQQO)

 Nekemte Soil Research Center

Objectives of the center

To make soil test based fertilizer calibration study; to give soil testing services, to prepare soil fertility map for soil potential use in crop production and application of the right fertilizer type and rate where plant nutrients are deficient; to provide technical advices on soil related problems; and finally to increase production and productivity of agricultural crops.

Research Focus

Soil fertility and productivity improvement is the research focus of the center.

Research Process Descriptions

Natural Resource research technology generation process

• Soil fertility improvement and soil and water conservation team
•  Soil surveying, characterization and classification Soil testing service team
  

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Location

The Center found on 328km at the west direction of Addis Ababa at Nekemte town. It is located an altitude of 2140masl, 09.08977⁰ North and 036.57264⁰ East longitude. An average annual rain fall and temperature of Nekemte is 1998mm and 17.5⁰c

Tel;- +251578619035/34

P. O. Box     587, Nekemte.

E-Mail;- furnoleta2003@gmail.com

Address Zone;- East Welega

Wereda;- Nekemte town