Agriculture

Rwanda earned more than Rwf 17 billion from agricultural and livestock exports in just five days, reflecting continued growth in the country’s export-driven agriculture sector, the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) has said.
Rwanda generated more than RWF 15 billion from exports of agricultural and livestock products within a five-day period, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).
After six years of implementation and an investment exceeding Rwf 33 billion, the Green Gicumbi Project has officially come to an end, leaving behind a legacy of climate resilience, environmental restoration, and improved livelihoods for more than 158,000 residents in Gicumbi District.
Rwanda generated more than Rwf21 billion from agriculture and livestock exports within just five days, highlighting the continued growth of the country’s export sector and rising demand for Rwandan produce on international markets.
In the past five years, farmers in Gicumbi District say they were severely affected by soil erosion, which continuously washed away fertile soil, leading to low agricultural production, recurring food insecurity, and persistent poverty.
Rwanda generated more than Rwf 14.1 billion from agricultural and livestock exports over a five-day period, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), underscoring the continued strength of the country’s agro-export sector.
Dr. Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe, former Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources in Rwanda, has been appointed Head of the Rwanda Chapter of the World Agriculture Forum (WAF).
President Paul Kagame met with Álvaro Lario, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), to discuss strengthening agricultural development in Rwanda, with a focus on rural transformation and resilience for smallholder farmers.
Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the continued reduction in Rwanda’s agriculture budget, warning that the cuts could undermine economic growth and affect millions of citizens who depend on farming for their livelihoods.
Potato prices continue to surge across Rwanda despite steady growth in national production, raising concerns among consumers and prompting questions about why increased output has failed to ease market costs.