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This is exactly what small holders farmers need. Not as if people are not farming but farming manually is a hugh task labour intensive with minimal yields. But with mechanization small holders farmers can do more and produce yield. Keep up the good work Heifer International Africa and other partners.

𝐇𝐞𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚’𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐊𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐳𝐚 Yesterday, Heifer Rwanda, in collaboration with Hello Tractor and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, officially launched Rwanda’s first-ever Mechanisation Hub in Kayonza District. This groundbreaking initiative aims to boost smallholder productivity, reduce labor costs, and improve farmers' livelihoods by providing access to modern tractors, hands-on training, and continuous technical support. The Mechanisation Hub is a pioneering model that offers a glimpse into the future of farming in Rwanda. It will serve as a prototype for additional hubs across the country, paving the way for scalable mechanisation that can significantly enhance agricultural output and contribute to economic growth. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐮𝐛: 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐆 (𝐏𝐚𝐲-𝐀𝐬-𝐘𝐨𝐮-𝐆𝐨) 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞: A facility where technicians maintain tractors on behalf of owners, ensuring reliability and peak performance in the field. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞: A space for farmers to exchange knowledge, receive digital and in-person support, and bridge the gap between innovation and tradition. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞: Offering hands-on training in precision agriculture and sustainable farming practices, empowering farmers to grow their skills and innovate. 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐨 𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭: A "living laboratory" where farmers can observe and experiment with new farming techniques and crop varieties to enhance productivity. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞: A rental service offering specialized farming equipment, helping farmers increase efficiency without heavy capital investment. This initiative is part of a larger effort to transform Rwandan agriculture by blending digital technology with practical, on-the-ground solutions. By providing access to modern machinery through a Pay-As-You-Go (PAYG) model, the hub removes a significant barrier faced by many smallholder farmers: the high cost of mechanisation. With no need for large upfront investments or collateral, farmers can scale their operations and improve yields with greater flexibility. Read more via the link below: https://lnkd.in/dCPxxXk8 Heifer International Heifer International Africa Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board Ministry of Agriculture & Animal Resources Hello Tractor Verena Ruzibuka Solange Uwituze #Agriculture #Innovation #Rwanda #AgTech #FutureOfFarming

AMIR RWANDA have conducted Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Livestock Value Chain Financing in partnership with Land O'Lakes Venture37 Rwanda #OroraWihaze (ROW), a #USAID-funded project. Financial institutions have explored actionable solutions to enhance financial access for farmers. KWIKIRIZA Jackson BA/ED, MBA, (PMP)® Lucia Zigiriza RwandaAgriculture New Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture (CNFA)

SLOVAKIA: Agriculture Ministry to allocate unused euro funds The Agriculture Ministry has decided to finance older project calls and will also announce the so-called technical call to prevent the forfeiture of Eurofund funds due to poor utilization in recent years. Agriculture Minister Richard Takáč (Smer-SD) informed about this at a press conference. This year, there is still about 300 million EUR in Eurofunds that need to be spent. Takáč said that by supplementing calls 52 and 65, they will support farms dedicated to special animal and plant production. The sum for financing both of these calls is 127million euro. The so-called technical call, which will be intended for special plant and animal production, will be in the amount of 50 million. euros.https://https://lnkd.in/dqRs7vFA #agriculture #europeanfunds #animalproduction #feedindustry #agrobusiness #slovakia

Training farmers on compost making will result in : -Reduced cost of production, increased production as well as income in terms of money. Together we can achieve more RYAFRwanda Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board

Hive Ecosystems update… 🌱 Hive Ecosystems, part of the Hive Group, has been working to restore parcels of land in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The land was degraded by overgrazing livestock, and Ecosystems aim to revive the land and restore diversity by planting millions of spekboom cuttings. Find out more in the video! 📹 Credit: Philip Schedler #change #sustainability #CleanFuture #ClimateChange #future #restoration #LandRestoration

"Agricultural extension is key to increasing farmer knowledge on new agricultural technologies and practices that can help countries to modernise and reduce poverty " Hon Bright Rwamirama, Minister of Animal Industry, MAAIF Uganda, at the Uganda National Agricultural Extension Week. African Forum for Agricultural Advisory Services (AFAAS) Global Forum for Rural Advisory Services #AgricExtUg2024

Top Resources Redirected to Aid Gambian Farmers Ministry of Information - The Gambia Demba Sabally Questions: 1. How is The Gambia Government Supporting Farmers? 2. What Resources are Being Redirected to Aid Gambian Farmers? 3. Why is The Gambia Government Focusing on Farmer Assistance? 4. What Impact Will The Gambia's Support Have on Farmers? 5. How Can Gambian Farmers Access Government Resources? Other: 1. The Gambia's Agricultural Resource Redirection 2. Empowering Gambian Farmers: Government Initiatives 3. A New Era for Gambian Agriculture: Government Support 4. The Gambia's Farmer-Focused Resource Reallocation 5. Government Efforts to Boost Gambian Farming

Through its Piggery Training program, APFBC is equipping forest fringe communities with the skills and knowledge to succeed in piggery farming. This initiative not only creates sustainable livelihoods but also enhances the economic resilience of the community, fostering self-reliance and long-term prosperity. #LivelihoodDevelopment #PiggeryTraining #SustainableFarming #EconomicEmpowerment Agence Française de Développement French Development Agency in South Asia

Through its Piggery Training program, APFBC is equipping forest fringe communities with the skills and knowledge to succeed in piggery farming. This initiative not only creates sustainable livelihoods but also enhances the economic resilience of the community, fostering self-reliance and long-term prosperity. #LivelihoodDevelopment #PiggeryTraining #SustainableFarming #EconomicEmpowerment Agence Française de Développement French Development Agency in South Asia