Rwanda generated more than Rwf13 billion from agricultural and livestock exports in just four days, highlighting the growing contribution of the sector to the country’s foreign exchange earnings and economic growth.
Rwanda and the European Union (EU) have signed a €40 million (more than Rwf67 billion) financing agreement to accelerate agricultural transformation, with a focus on boosting productivity, expanding climate-smart farming and strengthening the sector’s resilience to climate change.
Youth and women-led agribusinesses emerged among the biggest winners at AgriShow 2026, with the best innovators receiving capital grants of up to Rwf5 million to expand projects driving Rwanda's agricultural transformation.
Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr. Telesphore Ndabamenye, has urged farmers and livestock keepers to embrace innovation and modern farming practices to boost production and strengthen food security.
Rwanda earned more than Rwf12.8 billion ($8.7 million) from the export of agricultural and livestock products between July 20 and 24, 2026, highlighting the continued contribution of the agriculture sector to the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Rwanda's Chamber of Deputies has passed a new law regulating the livestock and fisheries sectors, marking a major step toward modernizing the industries, strengthening food security and boosting the country's agricultural economy.
Rwanda has urged farmers and livestock keepers to adopt technology, innovation and stronger partnerships to accelerate transformation in the agriculture sector.
Rwanda earned more than $9.63 million, equivalent to over Rwf14 billion, from agricultural and livestock exports in just five days, as the sector continues to play a key role in generating foreign exchange and expanding the country’s presence in international markets.
The Government of Rwanda and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have launched a four-year programme aimed at accelerating agricultural transformation, attracting more than $200 million in new investments and strengthening food security and nutrition.
Rwanda earned more than Rwf11.8 billion from agricultural and livestock exports during a five-day period in July 2026, reflecting the continued growth of the country’s agro-export sector.
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