Ayalew Adela Worku

A dedicated and experienced Agricultural Researcher with 15+ years of experience in agronomy, soil & water management, Rural development, and watershed management Proven track record in managing projects, conducting research, and training stakeholders. Recognized for leadership in acid soil improvement and contributions to national and international agricultural initiatives.

• Crop Science Society of Ethiopia
• Ethiopian Soil Science Society
• Weed Science Society of Ethiopia
• Rural Development & Agricultural Extension Society of Ethiopia
• African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS)
• Agri- ProFocus Ethiopia

• Diploma in soil and crop Agronomic & physiology Management of Lowland Crops – ICARDA, Syria
• Certificate in Agronomy & Soil Management – Holetla Agricultural Research Center
• Certificate in Strategic Planning – Oxford Home Study, Great Britain (2025)
• Project Management Essentials – DisasterReady.org (2025)
• Gender Mainstreaming & Research Proposal Writing – HARC
• Watershed Management & Agricultural Data Analysis – MARC

• Getachew, Alemu, Natural Resources Research Coordinator, getachewaf2@gmail.com, 251-911-470041, 251-011-6478278, Ethiopian Agricultural Research Council Secretariat
• Mesfin, Tsera, Plant protection Head, mickytison2@gmail.com, 251-911-727579, Ethio Agr CEFT,GBMLT Manpower
• Gebremedhin, W/Giorgis, gebregiorgis2003@yahoo.com, 251-911633707, Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research

• Factors Affecting Diffusion and Adoption of Agricultural Innovations among Farmers in Ethiopia Case Study of Ormia Regional State Western Shew
• The effectiveness of Farmers Research Group Approach in potato Technology dissemination and adoption Case study of Western Part of Ethiopia
• Assessments of the Current Agricultural Extension Systems and Recommended for Interventions in Gurage Zone Ethiopia
• The Application of Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) Analysis and the Role of Farmers Research Group (FRG) in Agricultural Technology Adoption and Dissemination Case Study in the Central Highlands of Oromia Ethiopia
• Assessments of Farmer’s Indigenous Knowledge on Conservation Agriculture in Different Agro-Ecologies of Ethiopia
• Response of Potato/Solanum tuberosum L,to Potassium Fertilizer on Acid Soils of Wolmera and Gumer Weredas, in the High Lands of Ethiopia
• Determination of Fertilizer Types for Potato Production in Central and South West High Lands of Ethiopia
• Effect of Fertilizer Sources on Potato Yield and Yield Components under Acidic Soil Condition in Central High Lands of Ethiopia
• Effect of lime and phosphorus fertilizer on acid soil and barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) production of Ethiopia Oromia Bedi
• Evaluations of integrated soil fertility management innervations to enhance crop productivity in the central highland of Ethiopia
• Empirical observations of crop and integrated soil fertility management interventions in the central and southwestern Ethiopia
• Effect of lime and phosphorus fertilizer on acid soil properties and barley grain yield at Bedi in Western Ethiopia
• Validation of Best Practice for Barley Production on Acid Soils of Central and Western Highland of Ethiopia: Effect of Liming on Ameliorating Soil Acidity and Soil P - Availability