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Farmers in #Benin are turning challenges into opportunities. Following the devastating 2010 floods, improved farming practices and modern tools doubled major crop harvests, providing communities not only with more food but also surplus to sell. 🍍Read: wrld.bg/9e9S50YqzgA

International Women’s Day | FRTC FinHouse Research & Training Center celebrates the strength and leadership of every daughter, sister, wife, and mother shaping our communities and economies. We reaffirm our commitment to women’s economic empowerment, education, entrepreneurship, and inclusive opportunities. Your strength inspires the world. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenEmpowerment #FRTC #EmpoweringMinds

FinHouse Research & Training Center (FRTC), in partnership with Kwigira 3600 Foundation, has successfully completed Phase One of physical field data collection in Burera, Kayonza, and Nyanza Districts. The field mission centered on direct community engagement, agricultural observation, environmental assessment, and grassroots data verification. Through practical interaction with farmers and on-site crop evaluation, including climate-smart intercropping systems such as bananas combined with fruit tree seedlings, the team collected vital insights to inform evidence-based, sustainable development programmes to Assess crop performance and sustainable practices, Evaluate agroforestry models, Document traditional and modern farming methods, Strengthen farmer participation and trust, Build a reliable data foundation for scalable interventions Phase Two will expand both physical and virtual data collection to 18 additional districts, using blended digital and field-based methodologies to enhance coverage, accuracy, and impact measurement. Model for Strategic Support This holistic approach extends beyond research; it establishes a pipeline for rural transformation. We invite: Microfinance institutions & SACCOs to design tailored financial products for smallholder farmers. Agribusiness exporters connect farmers to regional and international markets. Importers & input suppliers to provide quality seeds, irrigation systems, and climate-smart technologies, and Impact investors & development partners to co-invest in scalable, data-driven rural enterprises. Together, we can turn data into productivity, productivity into market access, and market access into sustainable economic growth. Strong partnerships today create resilient agricultural value chains in the future. #FRTC Rwanda #Kwigira3600 #Agribusiness #Microfinance #ExportDevelopment #ClimateSmartAgriculture #RwandaDevelopment

From Nursery to Impact – Join the Smart Agribusiness Movement with FRTC Today, the Senior Researcher from FinHouse Research & Training Center (FRTC) carried out a field visit in Rwamagana District, Karenge Sector, Byimana Cell, Rukori Village as part of our ongoing efforts to promote Smart Agribusiness across Rwanda. During the visit, we observed healthy vegetable seedlings carefully grown in biodegradable nursery pots made from natural banana fibre, demonstrating sustainable farming in practice. These strong, vibrant seedlings reflect more than good farming. They represent: # Innovation at the grassroots level #Climate-smart agricultural practices #Environmental responsibility reduced plastic use #Higher productivity through proper nursery management At FRTC, we believe that healthy seedlings today lead to higher yields tomorrow. Smart farming starts at the nursery stage, with the right knowledge, skills, and techniques. Through our Smart Agribusiness Training programmes, we equip farmers, youth, cooperatives, and agripreneurs with practical, modern, and profitable farming solutions that increase income while protecting the environment. Agriculture is no longer about survival; it is now an opportunity. Farming is no longer traditional; it is innovative. The future is in the hands of those who farm intelligently. Join FRTC today and become part of Rwanda’s journey towards sustainable, profitable, and climate-resilient agribusiness. Smart agribusiness begins with you. #FRTC #SmartFarming #SustainableAgriculture #ClimateSmart #AgriInnovation #RwandaFarming

Today, FinHouse Research & Training Center (FRTC) continued its Training Needs Assessment (TNA) data collection in Kayonza District, engaging communities in Mukarange Sector, specifically in Kayonza, Mburabuturo, and Nyagatovu Cells. Our team worked closely with local farmers and community members, gaining valuable insights into traditional avocado harvesting methods to reduce fruit damage and maintain quality. These indigenous practices demonstrate strong local knowledge in sustainable agriculture and post-harvest handling, key elements for enhancing agribusiness value chains and market competitiveness. We remain dedicated to evidence-based training programmes grounded in genuine community experience. #FRTC #TNA #Kayonza #Community Engagement #Agribusiness #Sustainable Farming

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@FrtcRwanda It's my pleasure to be the one who led this TNA process, and it takes me over the moon to remind me of my very childish hobby. Sailing is the magic and the purpose of visit is extremely achieved as unexpected factors involved in the way. Thank you, @FrtcRwannda, @Fondation3600

FRTC Officially Launches TNA Data Collection in Burera District Today, FRTC (Finhouse Research & Training Center) officially launched the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) in Burera District in partnership with Kwigira 3600 Foundation. The field team, led by Mr Aaron IMANIRIMASO and Mr Beni BENIMANA, is engaging community members, local leaders, cooperatives, youth and women groups to identify key skills gaps, priority training needs, structural capacity challenges, and economic empowerment opportunities, ensuring the data collected reflects real community realities This marks the beginning of a nationwide TNA across 21 districts in Rwanda. Findings will inform targeted training curricula, evidence-based capacity-building programmes, the legal framework, entrepreneurship and agribusiness interventions, and structural strengthening initiatives. We sincerely thank the people of Burera District for their active participation and collaboration. Together, we are building stronger communities through knowledge, skills, and innovation. #FRTC #Kwigira3600 #TNA #TrainingNeedsAssessment #BureraDistrict #DataCollection #CapacityBuilding #NationwideInitiative

During field activities, the team also explored Rugezi Marsh, interacting with a local sailor and residents. These informal engagements provided deeper insights into local economic activities, environmental sustainability, tourism potential, and community perspectives beyond structured interviews.

FRTC Officially Launches TNA Data Collection in Burera District Today, FRTC (Finhouse Research & Training Center) officially launched the Training Needs Assessment (TNA) in Burera District in partnership with Kwigira 3600 Foundation. The field team, led by Mr Aaron IMANIRIMASO and Mr Beni BENIMANA, is engaging community members, local leaders, cooperatives, youth and women groups to identify key skills gaps, priority training needs, structural capacity challenges, and economic empowerment opportunities, ensuring the data collected reflects real community realities During field activities, the team also explored Rugezi Marsh, interacting with a local sailor and residents. These informal engagements provided deeper insights into local economic activities, environmental sustainability, tourism potential, and community perspectives beyond structured interviews. This marks the beginning of a nationwide TNA across 21 districts in Rwanda. Findings will inform targeted training curricula, evidence-based capacity-building programmes, the legal framework, entrepreneurship and agribusiness interventions, and structural strengthening initiatives. We sincerely thank the people of Burera District for their active participation and collaboration. Together, we are building stronger communities through knowledge, skills, and innovation. #FRTC #Kwigira3600 #TNA #TrainingNeedsAssessment #BureraDistrict #DataCollection #CapacityBuilding #NationwideInitiative

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