WHEREAS, Ethiopia’s seed sector is vital to ensure the country’s agricultural economic development and food security;

WHEREAS, it has become necessary to facilitate the introduction of improved seed varieties to the market;

WHEREAS, it is essential to ensure that the supply of quality seed is made available to farmers, agro-pastoralists, and other seed users;

NOW, THEREFORE, in accordance with Article 55(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is hereby proclaimed as follows: