Agriculture & Food Systems 🌱

From Waste to Wealth: How Tiger Worms Help Murundi Farmers Grow More and Earn More

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In Murundi Sector, Kayonza District, a group of farmers is turning waste into wealth all thanks to tiger worms. These worms are helping farmers produce faster, stronger fertilizer, boost their harvests, and earn money for their families. What started as a small group by 23 community agriculture advisors, known locally as abafashamyumvire, has grown into […]

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🇷🇼KIIWP-2: Turning Farming into a “Sure Deal” for Banks

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For a long time, banks in Rwanda viewed lending money to farmers as a very big gamble. They were afraid that droughts, floods, or pests would destroy crops, leaving farmers with nothing and making it impossible for them to pay back their loans. Because of these risks, small-scale farmers were often turned away when they

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🇷🇼KIIWP-2 Transforms 253 Farmers in Mwiri: From 1.8 to 4.5 Tons Per Hectare and Hunger to Food Security

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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 🇷🇼.

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KIIWP2: Transforming Ndego Farmers from Subsistence Growers to Business Leaders

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For many years, Ndego Sector in Kayonza District told a story of struggle. Farmers worked hard on their land, but the land often failed them. Frequent droughts, combined with heavy rains that washed away fertile soil, made agriculture unpredictable. Most families grew just enough food to survive, leaving the region highly vulnerable to food insecurity.

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🇷🇼KAYONZA: GALS Training Reveals Family Conflicts As A Hidden Barrier To Agricultural Development 🇷🇼🌱

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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

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🐄 Rwanda Welcomes Elite Bulls from Germany to Boost Milk and Meat Production 🇷🇼🇩🇪

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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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🇷🇼🌽 Farming with Certainty: Contract Agreements Reshape Maize Production in Kayonza under FARM P3 and KIIWP2 🤝

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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

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🇷🇼🌱 Rwanda Strengthens Seed Sector as Ministers Launch Joint MoUs & Implementation Plan during NSAR’s 10th Anniversary 🌾🇷🇼

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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

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🇷🇼🌾 “Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future”: Rwanda Marks World Food Day 2025 in Nyamagabe District

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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. 🌱🇷🇼

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Farmers in Eastern Africa Push for Technology and Innovation as EAFF Marks 20 Years

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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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