In the rolling hills of Mwiri sector, Kayonza District, a quiet revolution in agriculture is changing lives one blade of grass at a time. At the heart of this transformation stands Jacqueline Murekatete, Livestock Farmer Field School Facilitator (L-FFS) whose partnership with the Rwanda Dairy Development Project (RDDP) has turned her from an ordinary worker…
In Kiramuruzi sector, Akabuga cell, Gatsibo district, Ismael Ngendahayo has transformed from a struggling dairy farmer into a successful forage producer and entrepreneur thanks to the Rwanda Dairy Development Project Phase 2 (RDDP2). Supported by the government of Rwanda, IFAD, MINAGRI, and RAB, the project promotes high quality forage across 27 districts to boost milk…
In the district of Kayonza, eastern Rwanda, a quiet revolution is taking root. The Food and Agriculture Resilience Mission Pillar 3 (FARM P3) project, supported by France and implemented in partnership with the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB/SPIU) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), is giving smallholder farmers renewed hope…
In Rwanda, the cow is far more than livestock it is a symbol of dignity, unity, prosperity, and hope. This deep cultural reverence was on full display as the country marked Umunsi w’Inka (Cow Day), a special celebration dedicated to honoring the animal that continues to transform lives and drive rural development. Ndorimana Jean Claude,…
In the once drought-stricken hills of Kayonza, eastern Rwanda, hope is growing as tall as the cassava plants themselves. Farmer and trainer Maridadi Jean De Dieu stands proudly in his lush one-hectare field, a living testament to what targeted support and improved farming practices can achieve. “Before working with KIIWP, I used to harvest only…
In a recent meeting of the national dialogue, Innocent Ntabana, Chairperson of the Rwanda Organization of Professionals in Agriculture Advisory Services (ROPAAS), said the association fully supports government efforts to involve private experts in helping farmers. “We are aligned with government policy. Private operators must now play a bigger role in agricultural extension because the…
Bamwe mu batuye mu Kagari ka Gatega, umurenge wa Hindiro muri Ngororero, bavuga ko ubutaka bwabo bwari bwarakushutse, imvura igwa ubwo hejuru buhingwa bwose bukagenda, hagasigara ubutaka bwo hasi butera, ariko ngo aho bakorewe amaterase amazi ntakibangiririza ubutaka. Nzabonimpa Mustafa ni umuyobozi w’umudugudu wa Gapfura wo muri aka kagari, akaba ari na we ukuriye abaturage…
Gicumbi District farmers have kicked off the 2026 B agricultural season by planting wheat across 50 hectares of improved land, even as heavy daily rains continue. The launch took place on March 19th, 2026 at the Remera site in Cyumba Sector. Supported by the Green Gicumbi project, which constructed free radical terraces, farmers are using…
Young farmers in Kayonza District, Rwanda, are transforming agriculture into a rewarding career thanks to training from the Kayonza Irrigation and Integrated Watershed Management Project Phase II (KIIWP2). Organized in various groups, these youth produce organic compost and liquid fertilizers. They report that these innovations have helped combat pests, boost crop yields, and improve self…
Farmers trained under the Kayonza Irrigation and Integrated Watershed Management Project Phase II (KIIWP2), a project jointly implemented by the government of Rwanda in partnership with the IFAD, through the MINAGRI and implemented under the RAB, are achieving higher cassava yields and stronger incomes through modern, climate-smart practices. Claude Hafashimana, a trained extension agent from…
