This paper provides experiences on the seed system of
coffee in Ethiopia and the status of improved coffee
seeds multiplied and disseminated to the diverse
stakeholders in the country. It is a culmination of work
done on coffee seed production and distribution mainly
by the Jimma Research Center, which holds the national
mandate to coordinate coffee research in Ethiopia. The
status of coffee seed production was analyzed for the
released coffee varieties. From the annual requests for
each variety and supplied by the Jimma Research
Center, the gaps between the demand and supply was
analyzed and compared over years. The experience on
the constraints and opportunities for production and
dissemination of improved coffee varieties is highlighted
and future interventions for sustainable coffee seed
system in the country are also suggested.