Mr. Kutoya  Kusse | Agricultural Economics | Young Scientist Award

South Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute, Jinka Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia

Kutoya Kusse Gemede was born on September 15, 1994, and is a dedicated professional with a strong background in agricultural economics. He holds a B.Sc. in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension from Arba Minch University (2015) and an M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics from Hawassa University (2023).

Profile:

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Education:

• 2001-2008 G.C.: Arfayide Primary School, Certificate, Konso

• 2009-2012 G.C.: Konsopr/Sec High School, Certificate, Konso

• 2013-2015 G.C.: Arba Minch University, B.Sc. in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension

• 2021-2023 G.C.: Hawassa University, M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. Degree in Rural Development and Agricultural Extension (2015)

• M.Sc. Degree in Agricultural Economics (2023)

Computer Skills:

• STATA (Certified), SPSS, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Languages:

• Amharic: Excellent (Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading)

• English: Excellent (Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading)

• Affan Xonso: Excellent (Speaking, Listening, Writing, Reading)

Community Engagement:

Kutoya is committed to social equity, gender mainstreaming, and environmental protection. He advocates for the fight against HIV/AIDS, poverty, and discrimination, and promotes the wise use of resources.

Volunteer Experience:

Kutoya has been serving as an Agricultural Economics and Gender Researcher at the South Ethiopia Agricultural Research Institute (SEARI), Jinka Agricultural Research Center (JARC), since May 2016. His work has focused on agricultural and rural development and creating self-confident, knowledgeable generations.

Publication Top Notes:

• Kusse, K., Alemayehu, Y., Ermias, G., & Darcho, D. (2022). The market chain analysis of live cattle in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (IJARIT), 12(1), 56-66.

• Kusse, K., Araro, K., & Dagne, M. (2022). Climate Change Adaptation Strategies And Their Determinants In Agro-Pastoral Areas Of Southern Ethiopia. Journal on Environmental Sciences, ISSN 2836, 4899.

• Adicha, A., Darcho, D., Ermias, G., & Kusse, K. (2022). Assessment of possibilities to establish model agricultural technology village in Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Innovative Agriculture, 9(1), 49-61.

• Kusse, K., Ermias, G., & Darcho, D. (2022). A Value chain analysis of Sesame (Sesame Indicum L.) in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce, 16(1).

• Kusse, K., Ermias, G., & Darcho, D. (2021). Enset Production, Its challenges and controlling methods in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Current Agriculture Research Journal, 9(3).

• Kusse, K. (2021). Major Root and Tuber Crops Production in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Current Agriculture Research Journal, 9(2).

• Kusse, K., Alemayehu, Y., & Kassu, K. (2018). Valuation of range land resource in pastoral and agro-pastoral areas of Debub Omo Zone, SNNPR, Ethiopia. International Journal of Environmental Sciences & Natural Resources, 15(1), 01-08.

• Kusse, K., & Alemayehu, K. K. Y. (2019). Market Chain Analysis of Maize (Zea Mays) in South Omo Zone in South Nation Nationalities Peoples Region (SNNPR), Ethiopia. Int. J. Res. Agric. For, 6(8), 34-48.

• Kusse, K. (2021). Major Pulse and Oil Crops Production in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Economics & Management Research, SRC/JESMR/143. DOI: doi.org/10.47363/JESMR/2021 (2), 138, 10-13.

• Darcho, D., Adicha, A., Ermias, G., & Kusse, K. (2022). Assessment of rural and peri-urban youths’ participation in micro and small agricultural enterprises in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (IJARIT), 12(1), 84-93.

• Kassu, K., Kusse, K., & Tadesse, A. (2020). Demonstration and popularization of processing, post-harvest handling, and utilization of cassava food products in Semen Ari Woreda of South Omo Zone, SNNPR. International Journal of Agricultural Extension, 7(3), 215-222.

• Kusse, K., Ermias, G., & Darcho, D. (2021). Major Cereal Crops Production in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Journal of Geography & Natural Disasters, 11, 493.

• Kusse, K., & Kebede, K. (2019). Access, supply system, and utilization of improved seed varieties in Debub Omo Zone, SNNPR. Ethiop. J. Agri. Sci. Food Res, 10, 258.