Crop Protection Program
There is unprecedented insect pests and diseases pressure due to the effects of climate change. These are among the major constraints limiting agricultural productivity, farmers’ income and livelihoods. Therefore, crop protection program focuses its activities on the management of major insect pests and diseases affecting priority crops in the country. The program emphasizes its activities by training frontline extension agents on the management of major pests and diseases; conduct field visits and provide guidance on proper management of major pests and diseases; develop or update extension materials and guidelines for the management of major pests and diseases; produce radio/tv spots or documentary films; conduct surveillance of major pests on priority crops; conduct extension campaign for the management of major pests and diseases and development of technologies for pests and diseases management.
RAB and AATF Host Planning Meeting on Rwanda Agri-Biotech Program
March 12-13, 2026- The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in collaboration with the African Agricultural Technology…
Dr. Florence Receives Brazilian Ambassador to Rwanda
March 11, 2026 — Dr. Florence Uwamahoro, Acting Director General of the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), received a…
The Impact of Modern Storage and Drying Facilities in Improving Crop Quality and Market Access
Farmers’ cooperatives producing rice, beans, and maize in Rwanda’s Southern Province have long faced post-harvest challenges, particularly the lack of…
RAB, FAO and RICA Hold Mechanization Day in Kirehe District
On February 26, 2026, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), in collaboration with FAO Rwanda and the Rwanda Institute…
Empowering Farmers, Transforming Communities: SAPMP’s Impact in Gisagara district
The Sustainable Agricultural Productivity and Market Linkages Project (SAPMP) is creating visible and lasting impact on farming communities in…
Rubuyenge–Burakari Marshland Set to Boost Rice Production in Ruhango and Nyanza
Farmers from COPRORIZ Cooperative in Rubuyenge–Burakari Marshland, located between Ruhango and Nyanza districts in Rwanda’s Southern Province, are…
KIIWP2–GALS Training in Kayonza Shows That Family Unity Is Key to Agricultural Progress
In Kayonza District, farming sustains most households, providing food, income, school fees, and access to health care. Over the years, farmers have…
RAB Conducts Harvesting Exercise of Improved Potato Varieties to Assess Yield and Disease Resistance
From February 3 to 6, 2026, the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) conducted a harvesting exercise of improved potato…
Dr. Florence Receives a Senegalese Delegation
January 27, 2026 – Dr. Florence Uwamahoro, Acting Director General of RAB, received a delegation from Senegal on a study tour in Rwanda. The…