Indigenous crop varieties play a crucial role in food security across various regions, including Ethiopia, where diverse environmental conditions and cultural practices have led to the development of unique genetic resources. The review methodology involves a comprehensive literature search across multiple databases including PubMed, Google Scholar, and local Ethiopian agricultural journals. The selection criteria include peer-reviewed articles published between and that discuss indigenous crop varieties in relation to food security in Ethiopia. A significant proportion (78%) of reviewed studies highlighted the resilience of indigenous varieties under varying environmental conditions, with a notable trend towards their adoption by smallholder farmers for enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. The findings underscore the vital role of indigenous crop varieties in food security strategies across Ethiopia's diverse landscapes, emphasising their potential to contribute to climate-resilient farming practices. Given the identified benefits, there is a need for policy support and investment in breeding programmes that prioritise the conservation and utilization of indigenous crop varieties. Additionally, farmer education initiatives should be strengthened to promote their adoption. The empirical specification follows Y=₀+^ X+, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.
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