In Mwiri Sector, 253 KOPUAIM farmers raised maize yields from 1.8 to 4.5 tons per hectare with KIIWP-2 support. Improved seeds, fertilizers, and training have boosted sweet potato production and strengthened food security in Rwanda 🇷🇼.
In Kayonza District, agriculture is the backbone of most households. Families depend on farming not only for food but also for income, school fees, and health care. For years, farmers have received support in improved seeds, fertilizers, irrigation, and modern farming techniques. However, despite these efforts, some households continued to record poor harvests and slow
Rwanda is taking a bold step to transform its livestock sector. The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) has received the first batch of 10 high-genetic-merit Holstein-Friesian bulls imported from Germany, marking a major milestone in the national Bovine Artificial Insemination (AI) programme 🐂✨. These bulls are expected to revolutionize dairy farming in
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For many years, maize farming in Kayonza District, Eastern Rwanda, was full of risk and uncertainty. Farmers planted their crops without knowing who would buy their harvest or the price they would receive. After harvest, distributors and middlemen often decided prices on their own, forcing farmers to sell at very low prices just to avoid
Rwanda has taken a step toward building a strong, resilient, and competitive seed sector following the official launch of the Private Seed Sector’s Joint Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and Implementation Plan under the NSAR 7-Year Seed Sector Roadmap (2023-2030). The milestone event took place on Thursday 15 January 2026 in Kigali and event was held
For many years, life was not easy for farmers in Nyagatare District, especially in Matimba and Musheri sectors. The area was heavily affected by climate change. Long dry seasons, strong sunshine, heavy rains, soil erosion, and destructive winds made farming very difficult. Large areas of farmland were bare, without trees to protect the soil. During
Once infertile and rocky, the hills of Kirehe are now coming alive 🌱🌿. Thanks to the NAP Project, over 1,400 hectares of land have been planted with resilient trees like Calitris and Eucalyptus, mixed with crops to restore soil fertility, attract rain, and bring hope to local communities 🇷🇼
Nyamagabe District came alive for World Food Day 2025! Students, farmers, and partners like FAO, WFP, IFAD, Heifer, and One Acre Fund planted fruit trees, received livestock, and launched Fortified Whole Grain Maize all working hand in hand to fight hunger, boost nutrition, and grow a healthier future for Rwanda. 🌱🇷🇼
Over 200 delegates and 50+ exhibitors from across Africa have gathered in Kigali for the 6th Eastern Africa Farmers Federation (EAFF) Congress and Exhibition 🌍🚜. This year’s gathering is not just another meeting it marks 20 years of EAFF in empowering farmers, championing innovation, and reshaping Africa’s food future 🌱✨. From climate resilience to digital farming, bold ideas are taking center stage in Kigali.
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