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.
Rwanda generated more than Rwf 13.7 billion from agricultural and livestock exports within just five days, according to the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB).
Rwanda’s agriculture and livestock sector recorded a slowdown in growth during the 2024/2025 fiscal year, as lawmakers and experts point to persistent structural constraints affecting productivity and food security.
Rwanda has showcased progress in crop and livestock insurance, presenting the scheme as a key tool in reducing farmers’ vulnerability to climate shocks and strengthening agricultural resilience.
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr. Thelesphore Ndabamenye, has urged the need for policy reforms and faster adoption of solar-powered technologies to make agriculture more efficient, affordable, and resilient.
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