Rwanda is embarking on a five-year plan to modernize agriculture and significantly increase crop yields, aiming to turn 600,000 hectares of farmland into high-yield, climate-resilient farms. The government hopes maize and other staple crops will see productivity rise from two tons per hectare to as much as six tons.
Rwanda has made notable progress in food security, with 83% of its population now considered food secure, up from 79.2%, the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) announced Thursday.
The European Union has pledged Rwf 44 billion (26 million euros) to support Rwandan farmers’ cooperatives, building on over Rwf 127 billion previously provided through the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The funding aims to strengthen sustainable agriculture, improve rural livelihoods, and (…)
RAB plans 819,000 hectares under cultivation in 2026A season with focus on priority crops and higher yields
