In Rwanda, livestock is more than just an agricultural asset, it is a lifeline for millions of farmers, contributing significantly to livelihoods, food security, and economic growth. The sector contributes over 14% of agricultural GDP and involves approximately 61% of farm households. However, urbanization, population growth, and climate induced shocks (such as animal diseases) are […]
Reflections on the Price Dynamics for Agriculture and Nutrition Policy Workshop: Leveraging Stata and e-SOKO Market Price Data A learning event conducted by the International Food Policy Research Institute Nyamata, Rwanda | May 29-31, 2024
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, […]
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