customized soybean oil seed production lines in rwanda

   
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  • customized soybean oil seed production lines in rwanda
Why is Rwanda importing soybeans?

Photo Credit: Victor Mugarura. Until 2017, Rwanda depended on imports to meet its need of hybrid seed for maize, soybean and wheat, some of the country¡¯s staples. The country was importing around 3,000 tons of hybrid maize seed, 800 tons of wheat and 700 tons of soybean every yearto meet its local demand.

How many seed companies has Agra invested in in Rwanda?

To date, AGRA has invested in15 private seed companies across Rwanda including Ignite Seed Company, one of two women-owned seed companies in the country. Ignite produces soybean, bean and maize seed.

Why do Rwandan farmers need 80% of improved seed?

Rwandan farmers now source 80% of improved seed locally. ¡°Farmers are able to get quality seeds at affordable prices and plant on time. This is importantto improve crop production and farmers¡¯ household incomes,¡± said Fidel Nizeyimana, a researcher at the Rwanda Agriculture Board.

How has training changed the seed sector in Rwanda?

These trainings have radically changed the seed sector in Rwanda by creating a pool of local researchers that have to date participated in the development of 47 varieties of different seed crops, among them maize, beans, soybeans, Irish potatoes, sweet potatoes, bananas and more.