Project to develop a climate-resilient wheat value chain in Ethiopia (CREW)

The Ethiopia Climate Resilient Wheat Value Chain Development (CREW) project is a five-year investment program that aims to develop a climate-resilient wheat value chain by combining increased productivity, improved infrastructure, and strengthened markets. It supports the dissemination of climate-adapted wheat varieties, the expansion of irrigation, sustainable mechanization, the development of post-harvest infrastructure, and agrifinance solutions, with the goal of transforming Ethiopia from a net importer to a self-sufficient and exporting wheat country.

The intervention strategy combines physical investments (irrigation, infrastructure, equipment) with capacity-building and value chain structuring measures to secure incomes for smallholder farmers, attract private investment, and reduce vulnerability to climate shocks and disruptions in international markets.

🌾 Increase agricultural productivity:
Sustainably improve wheat yields through resilient seeds, climate-smart practices, and better access to inputs and mechanization.

🌍 Strengthen climate-smart infrastructure:
Develop irrigation, storage, and rural infrastructure to reduce climate vulnerability and post-harvest losses.

📈 Improve smallholder farmers' incomes:
Facilitate access to markets and finance to transform productivity gains into stable and sustainable farm incomes.

🤝 Build capacity and inclusion:
Support institutions and promote the inclusion of women and youth in the wheat value chain.