Kenya Launches Africa’s First ISO-Certified Personal Protective Clothing for Farmers

Kenya has marked a significant milestone in agricultural safety with the launch of Africa’s first ISO-certified personal protective clothing designed specifically for crop protection.  This new line of protective gear is a... Read more »

Farmers under FtMA commit to contractual obligations with buyers

Kayonza: Representatives of farmer organizations in the Eastern Province working under the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) met with their partners including buyers, financial institutions, Input dealers, Local government representative and Insurance... Read more »

Empowering farmers through FtMA programme

By Steven Nsamaza; Muhanga: Marie Louise Uwimana practiced intercropping on her small farm in Rutenga village, Nyamabuye Sector on the outskirts of Muhanga town for several years, but her agriculture methods brought... Read more »

RDO holds dialogue on gender and youth mainstreaming in agriculture

Rwanda Development Organisation (RDO) together with partners on Tuesday, 14th December 2021 held a national dialogue on gender and youth mainstreaming strategy in Agriculture 2019-2026 at Lemigo Hotel in Kigali. The dialogue... Read more »

Farmers call for improved working relations with buyers

By Steven Nsamaza; Representatives of farmer organisations from the Southern Province met on Thursday in Muhanga town under the Farm to Market Alliance (FtMA) calling on buyers to improve working relations including... Read more »

Household nutrition affected negatively by COVID-19 pandemic

Kimironko food market: Across the country, wearing a mask is mandatory and one of the measures to combat COVID-19. Kigali: The Covid-19 pandemic that hit the world this year has had negative... Read more »

Farmers supported to access cans or coolers to strengthen quality of milk

Kigali: Milk production in Rwanda continues to improve. In 2014, milk production was at 648,330 MT per year, and it has increased to 816, 791MT in 2018, and milk consumption per capita... Read more »