Horticulture Research Strategy. Country/Territory Ethiopia Document type Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition, Cultivated plants Keyword Research Crops/grasses Food security Gender Genetic resources Integrated pest management-IPM/pest management strategies Poverty Public health Rural youth Agricultural commodities Capacity building Vegetables/legumes Fruits/edible nuts Geographical area Africa, AFRICA FAO, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Countries, Least Developed Countries, Sahel Entry into force notes 2016 - 2030. Abstract This Horticulture Research Strategy is a 15-year nationwide sectoral document aiming at achieving the Government goal of utilizing the potentials of vegetable crops by developing the vegetable sub-sector through a long term research program. The ultimate goal of the development of this sub-sector is to enhance food and nutritional security and income of all actors in the value chain and supply of raw-material for agro-industries. Therefore the purpose of the Strategy is to identify, analyze and prioritize research gaps in the different crops sub-sector and thereby generate sustainable need based technologies, information and knowledge that increase productivity and quality of the products for local and export markets. For this reason, research in agriculture is an important element in the alleviation of poverty. Research leads towards higher levels of productivity and increasing incomes for both rural and growing urban populations. These improvements can lead to better health through better nutrition and improved local economies and services. Full text English Website publication.eiar.gov.et