Avallon F1: Meeting the Crisp and Sweet Demands of Watermelon Lovers
Nowadays, consumer demand for watermelon has been on the rise since farmers are eager to grow it, recognizing its value for personal consumption and the substantial profits it offers as a low-investment crop. Especially, the quest for crisp and sweet watermelon is paramount. Our Hybrid Watermelon, AVALLON F1, meets both criteria and has gained widespread […]
Farmers Program in Butajira
In each growing season, one of our company’s approaches to making hybrid seeds accessible to farmers is through demonstrations. Collaborating with ENSP, we effectively show how farmers can enhance yields while maintaining a safe environment by incorporating IMP as a key strategy during demonstrations in various butagira woredas. Throughout these programs, we consistently witness the […]
Field Visit in Arusha
Every year, in response to the needs of our farmers, we attend Bakker Brothers’ field days to select crop varieties suited to our country’s ecology. This year’s field visit experience was truly remarkable. When you treat your farm with the same care and attention as building your house, the result is impeccable! We extend our […]
14 th Agrifex Exhibition
From December 7th to 9th, 2023, Markos PLC made a remarkable presence at the 14th AGRIFEX ETHIOPIA hosted at Millennium Hall. We showcased our top-notch products, connecting with existing valued customers and forging promising partnerships with new allies.
Farmers Training
The best fertilizer and pest management in the world is Farmer’s Footprint! Even though using improved seed (hybrid seeds) is one of the best agriculture practices, without a farmer on his farm, it means nothing. In addition, farmers’ enthusiasm to accept new technologies comes first when addressing sustainability issues in the agriculture sector. This is […]
Field day in Arusha by Bakker Brothers
In February 2023, our partner Bakker Brothers organized a field day in Arusha, Tanzanian. They invited all of their partners from Africa to see and discover potential new varieties that could be a perfect fit for their country.During our visit, we witnessed a very successful full-field day and a well-established Baker Brothers field station. On […]
Watermelon Field Day in Koka
From the total watermelon production area in Ethiopia, Koka takes the biggest share. Farmers in the area started producing watermelon a long time ago, but the production has never been that satisfying since they are using seed that is not hybrid and has an unknown seed source.When we demonstrated our hybrid watermelon called Avallon F1, […]
