The recent workshop titled "Price Dynamics for Agriculture and Nutrition Policy: Advanced Analysis Using Stata to Explore and Utilize e-SOKO Market Price Data" organized by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources, was an important learning event for the development of using Rwanda’s e-Soko market […]
Stakeholder workshop on monitoring food systems for healthy and sustainable diets & recent research findings on smallholder commercial farming in Rwanda May 16-17, 2024
The fifth Rwanda Agriculture Transformation Strategy (PSTA-5) document is under final vetting by stakeholders before its submission for publication. The PSTA-5 adopts a food systems approach by including a more comprehensive methodology to agriculture development and incorporates several key indicators impacting the economy, including levels of climate resiliency and access to nutritious foods as integral […]
INTEGRATION OF AGRI- FOOD SYSTEMS INDICATORS INTO THE STRATEGIC PLAN FOR AGRICULTURE TRANSFORMATION
In the development of the fifth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation (PSTA-5), the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has committed to integrating a food systems approach towards achieving sustainable and resilient food systems, thus incorporating indicators that align PSTA-5 to the Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) and Post Malabo actions, as well as […]
SEED SECTOR DEVELOPMENT IN RWANDA: A VALIDATION WORKSHOP ON POLICY, REGULATION, AND PRACTICE.
The focus on growth in Rwanda’s seed sector reflects Rwanda’s commitment to transforming agricultural production as outlined in the nation’s fourth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation (PSTA 4). Since 2019, efforts to rapidly privatize seed production and distribution have brought many different perspectives to the table, with a range of views emanating commercial seed companies, […]
Inaugural Rwanda National Seed Congress paves the way for sustainable seed industry growth.
The inaugural Rwanda National Seed Congress, which took place in Kigali from 31 July to 1 August 2023, marked a significant milestone for the country’s seed industry. Themed “Private Sector Strategic Roadmap for the Seed Industry 2030”, the event brought together key stakeholders from the government, public, and private sectors to address challenges and opportunities in the national seed value chain. During the Congress, several key recommendations were proposed to increase the potential of the seed industry. By Marion Aluoch
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