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EHPEA Trains Flower Farms to Fight FCM Threat - EHPEA

EHPEA Trains Flower Farms to Fight FCM Threat

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporters Association (EHPEA) is stepping up its fight against the False Codling Moth (FCM), a devastating pest that threatens Ethiopia’s vital flower industry at Wolkite Custer and Tulubolo.

Training Targets Farm Staff:

EHPEA’s program equips farm managers and crop protection staff with the knowledge they need to combat FCM. Training covers:

  • The national importance of controlling FCM
  • Identifying FCM
  • Understanding FCM biology and lifecycle
  • Implementing effective FCM management strategies
  • Putting the national FCM protocol into action

Why is FCM a Threat?

FCM attacks over 70 crops, including roses, a major Ethiopian export. The European Union (EU) classifies FCM as a quarantine pest, requiring inspections of 25% of Ethiopian roses. Increased inspections could disrupt trade between Ethiopia and the Netherlands, a key flower importer.

Ethiopia’s Flower Industry: A Major Contributor

Ethiopia’s flower industry is a vital part of the country’s economy. In the past year alone, flower exports generated $432 million USD, contributing 20% of GDP and creating jobs for over 200,000 people.

Success Through Collaboration:

Thanks to strong collaboration between EHPEA, member farms and Ethiopian Agricultural Authority (EAA), FCM interceptions have been kept to a minimum, with only 3 recorded in the past year. This demonstrates the Ethiopian flower industry’s commitment to combating this emerging pest.

Contact Info

Location : Micky Leyland Avenue on the Road to Atlas Hotel, NB Business Center; 6th floor; Room #603

Phone : +251 11 6636750

P.O.Box: 22241 Code 1000

Email: info@ehpea.org

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