08 August 2025Up the Rwandan hills of Gicumbi, where the northern hills face the equatorial African landscape, agriculture is not only a profession but a lifestyle passed from parent to child, from generation to generation. Despite its heritage reputation, farming in Gicumbi has in the past been characterized as small yields, long
08 August 2025In Africa, agriculture is more than just a source of income, it is a vital lifeline for the continent. Across the region, women account for roughly half of the agricultural workforce, a role that is often overlooked but critically important. They grow, harvest, sell, and feed large communities as well
05 August 2025The Rise of Climate-Resilient Farming in Rwanda In the dry, sun-bleached plains of Nyagatare, where the wind once whispered through parched fields and the soil cracked beneath one’s feet, something remarkable is happening. For years, this eastern corner of Rwanda has battled the harsh effects of climate change. The dry
05 August 2025What if we told you that Africa’s real heroes don’t fly, but that they farm They don’t wear capes; they wear second-hand boots, carry sacks of seeds, and walk miles before sunrise. They don’t wield mythical hammers or vibranium shields like Thor or Captain America; just basic tools worn smooth
01 July 2024In the heart of East Africa, Rwanda’s agricultural sector stands as a testament to the resilience and potential of smallholder farmers. With agriculture accounting for 31% of the country’s GDP and employing nearly 70% of the population (a majority being women!), the importance of this sector cannot be overstated. Smallholder
08 February 2019Scientists are working to catalyze local farming and help meet the rapidly rising regional demand wheat. International scientists are working with regional and national partners in sub-Saharan Africa to catalyze local wheat farming and help meet the rapidly rising regional demand for this crop. The specialists are focusing on smallholder
