Rwanda has extended the implementation of a major agricultural financing project backed by the World Bank by 22 months, giving authorities until February 2029 to complete activities that have fallen behind schedule.

New loans extended to farmers by financial institutions in Rwanda rose by 177% in the first quarter of 2026, a development economists say could help boost agricultural productivity if supported by stronger cooperation between the government, financial institutions and the private sector.

Farmers in Gisagara District expect the Giseke irrigation dam to help expand the area under cultivation and increase agricultural productivity to as much as seven tonnes per hectare by providing a more reliable water supply.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has officially launched a $47 million (about Rwf69 billion) irrigation project in Gisagara District that is expected to provide irrigation services to more than 2,600 hectares of farmland.

Rwanda earned $10.65 million from agricultural and livestock products exported in just five days, according to figures from the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).

Rwanda’s Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) says it will work with relevant authorities to investigate milk traders accused of sharply raising prices despite processors maintaining their wholesale rates.

Rwanda is tightening controls over fruit and vegetable production and exports to reduce losses caused by rejected consignments and ensure produce meets the safety standards of international markets.