Can RUMBUKA help eastern Rwanda’s farmers overcome poor soils and unreliable rainfall?
By Elias Hakizimana. Farmers in eastern Rwanda face persistent agricultural challenges, including declining soil fertility, unreliable rainfall and limited land,
Livestock
From two piglets to RWF 7 million: Nikuze’s journey to a better life
By Elias Hakizimana. When Nikuze Didacienne sold nine pigs for RWF 1.4 million, she saw more than the proceeds of
Nyagatare’s 215,000 cattle produce far less milk than expected
By The Inspirer. Nyagatare District has more than 215,000 cattle, but only about 30% are currently producing milk, highlighting a
Nyagatare launches three-month cattle fattening drive to boost beef supply
By The Inspirer. Nyagatare District has launched a cattle-fattening programme designed to help farmers produce animals meeting slaughter-weight requirements within
253 Nyagatare dairy farmers sign matching grant deals to boost milk production under RDDP2
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. A total of 253 dairy farmers in Nyagatare District have signed contracts to benefit from matching grants
From 10 chickens to a thriving poultry business: how PRISM is transforming lives in Ruhango
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. When Esther Mukamurigo received 10 chickens through a farmers’ association in Kabagari Sector, Ruhango District, she did
Karongi: Lightning kills four cows, three sheep, leaves elderly farmers destitute
By The Inspirer. At least four cows and three sheep were killed by lightning during heavy rains accompanied by strong
Our livestock no longer die, say Nyamasheke farmers benefiting from closer vet services
By Elias Hakizimana. Lack of skilled veterinary professionals, long distances between farmers and service providers, and poor transport infrastructure have
Where chickens and goats now meet fair prices: Inside Rubengera’s quiet market revolution
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. On a busy market day in Rubengera, the sounds tell the story first, hens clucking from woven
Rwanda targets 135% surge in daily milk production by 2029
By The Inspirer. Rwanda plans to increase daily milk production by about 135 percent, from 2.9 million litres to 8.8