The Rift Valley Maize and Haricot Bean (RVM) LZ is dominantly woina-dega with kolla areas. This LZ lies in the central rift valley of the region. The woredas included in the livelihood are Shala, Siraro, Shashmene, Arsi-Negele, Adami-tulu, Jido-Kombolcha, Dugeda, Fentale Bora, Ziway-Dugeda, Dodota, Sire, Adama, Aseko, Boset, Jeju and Merti. It borders the SNNPR in the south.
The information presented refers to November 2006-October 2007, a normal year by local standards. Provided there are no fundamental and rapid shifts in the economy, the information in this profile is expected to remain valid for approximately five years (i.e. until 2012).