Agriculture

The Rwandan government has announced additional support for farmers after global fertilizer prices surged by as much as 66% in just four months, a spike largely driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine.
Africa must transform its coffee industry by investing in processing, branding and value addition instead of continuing to export raw beans and later importing finished products at higher prices, Rwanda’s Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources Dr. Thelesphore Ndabamenye has said.
Rwanda generated more than Rwf 13 billion from agricultural exports within a five-day period, driven by strong performance in tea, coffee, and a growing basket of diversified products, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB)).
Rwanda will source about 40% of the fertilizer required for the 2027A agricultural season from domestic production, as the country accelerates efforts to reduce dependence on imports and stabilize farm input prices.
Members of Rwanda's Parliament have raised concerns over the growing gap between the cost of agricultural production and the prices farmers receive for their produce, warning that the imbalance is eroding farmers' incomes and undermining incentives to invest in agriculture.
Rwandan coffee exporters, led by the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), are showcasing the country’s coffee at the World of Coffee Brussels 2026 exhibition, a major international trade fair bringing together key players in the global coffee industry.
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.

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