College of Agriculture and Natural Resource

Department of Agricultural Economics

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Nigusu Abera Tadesse

Head, Department of Agricultural Economics
Contact
+251911897253
nigusu_abera@slu.edu.et
+251-0111 60 98 05
Administration Building, 3rd floor, Room No. 198
P.O. Box: 245

Background

The Department of Agricultural Economics is an academic unit that focuses on the application of economic principles to agricultural and rural development. It integrates concepts from economics, business, and environmental sciences to analyze and improve agricultural productivity, resource allocation, and food security. The field of agricultural economics emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to the need for improving agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods. The discipline evolved alongside advancements in farming techniques, trade, and economic policies. Agricultural economics departments were established in universities worldwide to provide research-based solutions to challenges in agriculture, food production, and rural economies.

The Department of Agricultural Economics is a key component of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Salale University. Since its establishment, the department has been dedicated to providing quality education and contributing to the field of agricultural economics. The Department continues to play a vital role in advancing agricultural practices and policies, aligning with Salale University's mission to foster academic excellence and community development.


Vision

  • The vision of the department is to become a center of excellence in teaching, research, and outreach in agricultural economics. It aspires to be a leading academic and research institution that addresses national and global agricultural economic challenges.

Mission

  • The mission of the Agricultural Economics Department is to provide high-quality education, research, and community services in the field of agricultural economics. The department aims to equip students with economic, analytical, and decision-making skills to enhance agricultural productivity, agribusiness development, and rural economic growth. Additionally, it strives to contribute to sustainable agricultural policies and rural transformation through innovative research and knowledge dissemination.

Objectives

  • Provide high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs in agricultural economics.
  • Develop curricula that integrate theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
  • Conduct research on agricultural production, rural development, food security, and resource management.
  • Generate innovative solutions for improving agricultural productivity and marketing efficiency.
  • Offer advisory services and training programs to farmers, policymakers, and agribusiness professionals.
  • Strengthen partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, and private-sector stakeholders to enhance agricultural development.
  • Support national and international agricultural policies through data-driven research.
  • Provide economic insights into trade, market structures, and food security strategies.
  • Equip students with entrepreneurship, agribusiness, and financial management skills.
  • Prepare graduates for careers in academia, research institutions, agribusiness firms, and government agencies.

Staff profile
S.N. Full Name Academic Rank Qualification Area of Specialization Email
1Nigusu Abera TadeseLecturerMScAgricultural Economicsboonaaifaa@gmail.com
2Gadisa Girma HeyiLecturerMScAgricultural Economicsgadisag2@gmail.com
3Mr. Tadele Anagaw ZewduLecturerMScAgricultural Economicstadeleanagaw21@gmail.com
4Megertu Gudeta TugeGA IIBScAgricultural Economicsmegertugudeta35@gmail.com
5Mosisa Hirpesa BultoAssistant ProfessorPhDAgricultural Economicsmossblessed2015@gmail.com
6Hassen NurhussenLecturerPhD candidateAgricultural Economicshasseno2005@gmail.com
7Yimenu Kassa GuangulLecturerMScAgricultural Economicsbaymfbt@gmail.com
8Bogale Belay AbegazLecturerMScAgricultural Economicsbbelay27@gmail.com
9Bedasa Terefa BeleteLecturerMScAgricultural Economicsbedasaterfa@gmail.com
10Masresha EskeziawAssistant ProfessorPhDAgricultural Economicsmasreshae@gmail.com
11Hamzia AbdulkadirGA IBScAgricultural Economicshamzuabdu@gmail.com
12Mohammed SeidGA IIMSc candidateAgricultural Economicsmame3237@gmail.com
13Getachew ChalaLecturerPhD candidateDevelopment Economicsgetachew.chal2019@gmail.com
14Zerihun BekeleLecturerPhD candidateAgricultural Economicszer.bek78@gmail.com