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At the 18th edition of #SIAM2026 in Morocco, taking place from April 20 to 28 in Meknès, Dr. Florence Uwamahoro, Acting Director General of RAB, held discussions with Hajar Alafi, Director General of OCP Africa and Chair of the Board of the Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC).

Today,@AGRIRESEARCHLtd joins Rwandans & the world in the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Together,we honor the victims, stand in solidarity with survivors, and reaffirm our commitment to unity, resilience and a future built on hope. #RememberUniteRenew

At the AFS Forum 2026 launch, MoS @solangeuwituze highlighted Rwanda’s focus on food security, export growth, and youth job creation, aligned with PSTA5 & NST2. She called on partners to mobilize toward an action-driven summit this September. #AFSForum2026

Uyu munsi Mu Kiganiro #BKFarmingzone turaganira n'impuguke zacu k'Uruhare rw'abikorera mu guteza imbere ubutubuzi bw'imbuto nziza n'ubufatanye bukenewe mu kugera ku ntego za NST2 na PSTA5. Ni mukanya 3pm kuri #radiotv10. Ntimucikwe!!

Mu Kiganiro #BKFarmingzone turaganira n'impuguke ku ruhare rw'abikorera mu guteza imbere ubutubuzi bw'imbuto nziza n'ubufatanye bukenewe mu kugera ku ntego za NST2 na PSTA5.

@ropaas_ @RwandaAgri @AGRA_Africa @afaasinfo @infogfras @RwandaAgriBoard @AfDB_Group @RwandAgriExport @RICA_Rwanda Important dialogue. Strong and professional extension systems connect farmers to markets, climate knowledge and innovation. They remain essential for turning food system policies into real results for farming communities.

Dans le cadre de l’#addendum de la phase II du programme #TAAT, une réunion de planification s’est tenue du 23 au 24 mars au Rwanda, pour renforcer le déploiement de #technologies #agricoles. @IITA_CGIAR PLUS DE DETAILS ICI👇 agratime.com/transformation…

Unlocking agricultural productivity in Rwanda through smarter advisory systems. Under the theme “Unlocking productivity in agriculture through private extension and advisory services,” initiatives like @ropaas_ are advancing integrated approaches that connect farmers to knowledge, inputs, finance, and markets. By strengthening coordination across value chains, this model addresses key structural challenges from fragmented farming systems to limited technical capacity and weak market linkages. Through collaboration with partners such as @AGRAfrica and @AFAASinfo, the focus is on building scalable, market-oriented solutions that enhance productivity, resilience, and long-term sustainability in agriculture. #Agriculture #Rwanda #AgriInnovation #FoodSystems #Sustainability

"For many years, agricultural extension services have mainly relied on public institutions to provide farmers with agronomic advice, training, and support in crop and livestock production. However, the scale of our national agricultural ambition requires us to go beyond this. Public extension services alone cannot meet the growing demand for specialized, timely, and market-oriented advisory services. This is why the Ministry is emphasizing the strengthening of private-sector-led extension. It is essential because it complements public services and provides more tailored, responsive, and efficient support to farmers and agribusinesses. As we transform our agricultural systems, innovation and responsiveness are critical. This is why we are promoting a complementary approach where public and private extension systems work together. This is particularly important as production is no longer guided only by yield targets, but also by strong market orientation. Farmers need access to advisory services that support aggregation, market linkages, price negotiation, and value addition. In this process, extension services act as the bridge between policy and implementation on the ground. We need systems that ensure extension services are delivered by qualified, competent, and ethical professionals. This requires certification, continuous capacity building, and strong professional oversight. Let us continue working together to build a strong, inclusive, and professional agricultural extension system that supports farmers, strengthens markets, and accelerates national agricultural transformation." — Dr. Olivier Kamana, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI)

🚨 HAPPENING NOW | National Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Extension underway in Kigali Stakeholders from government, private sector, academia, farmer organisations and development partners have gathered at Lemigo Hotel for a high-level dialogue aimed at strengthening Rwanda’s agricultural extension system under the Customized Agriculture Extension System (CAES). A major highlight of the event is the official inauguration of the Rwanda Organisation of Professionals in Agriculture Advisory Services (ROPAAS) as a strategic partner in building a professional and demand-driven extension ecosystem. The discussions are expected to shape more effective support services for smallholder farmers across the country. #ROPAAS #AgExtension #RwandaAgriculture

"@RwandaAgri Permanent Secretary Dr. @olivikam has called for stronger private sector involvement in agricultural extension services to meet Rwanda’s ambitious agricultural goals. 'Public extension services alone cannot meet the growing demand for specialized, timely, and market-oriented advisory services,' Dr Kamana said in his opening remarks. He emphasized a complementary public-private approach that delivers tailored support to farmers, enhances market linkages, value addition, and professional standards through certification and capacity building. 'Let us continue working together to build a strong, inclusive, and professional agricultural extension system that supports farmers, strengthens markets, and accelerates national agricultural transformation,' he added. #ROPAAS #AgExtensionServices

🚨 Happening Now| National Dialogue on Agriculture Extension and Advisory Services underway at Lemigo Hotel, Kigali Key stakeholders from government institutions, private sector organizations, academia, farmer organizations, and development partners have convened at @LemigoHotelinfo for a high level national dialogue focused on strengthening Rwanda’s agricultural extension and advisory services. The dialogue provides a strategic platform to reflect on existing systems, exchange knowledge, and identify priority actions to enhance the effectiveness, inclusiveness, and professionalism of extension service delivery. Discussions are centered on improving coordination, fostering innovation, and ensuring that advisory services are responsive to the needs of smallholder farmers. A key highlight of the engagement is the recognition of @ropaas_ (the Rwanda Organisation of Professionals in Agriculture Advisory Services) as an important partner in advancing a more structured, demand driven, and farmer centered extension ecosystem, supported by strong partnerships and institutional frameworks. The outcomes of this dialogue are expected to inform policies and strategies that will enhance agricultural productivity, strengthen resilience, and contribute to sustainable food security and rural development in Rwanda.

Yesterday marked an important moment for the future of agricultural advisory services in Rwanda, as stakeholders from government institutions, the private sector, academia, development partners, and farmer organizations came together for the National Policy Dialogue on Agriculture Extension and Advisory Services. The dialogue, organized by Rwanda Organization of Professionals in Agriculture Advisory Services in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources and key partners including Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services, and Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services, provided a platform to reflect on how Rwanda can strengthen and modernize its extension ecosystem. One clear message emerged from the discussions: the future of agricultural transformation will depend on professional, demand-driven, and market-oriented extension services. Participants emphasized the importance of implementing the Customized Agriculture Extension Services (CAES) model, which aims to improve how farmers access knowledge, innovations, and agribusiness support while strengthening collaboration between public and private actors in the agriculture sector. The dialogue also highlighted the role of extension services in supporting the operationalization of Food Basket Sites (FoBaSi), strategic production zones expected to improve productivity, strengthen value chains, and enhance food security across Rwanda. Beyond the discussions, the event helped build stronger partnerships among institutions working in agriculture and opened new conversations on how advisory services can better respond to the real needs of farmers. As Rwanda continues to pursue its agricultural transformation agenda under national development frameworks, strengthening extension systems will remain a key driver for increasing productivity, improving farmer livelihoods, and building resilient food systems. #ROPAAS #AgExtension #RwandaAgriculture #CAES #FoBaSi #FarmersFirst #AgricultureTransformation

RAB is launching a 4-year Agricultural Climate Resilience and Green Jobs Creation for Youth in Rural Communities Project in @GatsiboDistrict .Funded by KOICA, the project aims to boost agric productivity, strengthen climate resilience, and create green jobs for youth and women.

Happening now at Lemigo Hotel in Kigali: Rwanda convenes a high-level National Policy Dialogue to advance the future of agricultural extension Convened with participation from key stakeholders including @AGRAfrica and @AFAASinfo, the dialogue brings together government institutions, private sector actors, development partners, academia, and farmer organizations to shape a more effective and market-oriented advisory ecosystem. Anchored in national frameworks such as Vision 2050, NST2, and PSTA5, the discussions focus on transforming the current extension model into a scalable, demand-driven system capable of delivering increased productivity, food security, and export competitiveness. Particular emphasis is placed on the operationalization of the Customized Agricultural Extension System (CAES), highlighting the role of private advisory service providers in complementing public extension while strengthening coordination, quality assurance, and accountability. The dialogue also explores how extension systems can support Food Basket Sites, enhance market access, and build climate-resilient agricultural value chains across Rwanda. As conversations progress, the priority remains clear: to define actionable pathways and establish a coherent framework for sustainable, system-wide agricultural transformation. 📍 Lemigo Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda @AGRAfrica | @AFAASinfo|@infogfras #Agriculture #Rwanda #AgriDevelopment #FoodSystems #Sustainability

Yesterday, @ropaas_,in partnership with @RwandaAgri ,@AGRA_Africa , @afaasinfo and @infogfras successfully hosted the National Policy Dialogue on Agriculture Extension&Advisory Services. Professionalism and market-led extension emerged as key to #CAES and #FoBaSi implementation.

🇷🇼Rwanda turns to private agronomists to increase farm production In a recent meeting of the national dialogue of this Thursday, @intabana Chairperson of @ropaas_ said the association fully supports government efforts to involve private experts in helping farmers. And, @olivikam the Permanent Secretary at @RwandaAgri, welcomed the initiative. Read more 👉strongnewsrw.com/?p=197993 @RwandaAgriBoard @ryaf_agribiz @OfabRwanda

Yesterday,@AGRIRESEARCHLtd was honored to join Rwanda’s National Dialogue on Agricultural Extension held at Lemigo Hotel, convened by @ropaas_,@RwandaAgri & partners. The dialogue underscored the power of private-led extension in empowering farmers and driving market access.

@AGRIRESEARCHLtd @ropaas_ @RwandaAgri @RwandaAgriBoard @AGRA_Africa @afaasinfo @infogfras @ryaf_agribiz @RwandaRoam @FAORwanda @RRwarri @oneacrefundRW @HeiferRwanda Dialogue brings solutions — and we have real hope in you for a brighter agricultural extension future! 🌱 Commending @ropaas_, @RwandaAgri & partners for convening this vital National Dialogue. Private-led extension is the bridge farmers need. Keep leading the way! 💪.