Rwanda Biotech Capacity Building

I was pleased to participate yesterday in the “Seeing Is Believing” event at the Nemba site in @BugeseraDistrict, organized by @RwandaAgriBoard under the @RwandaBioCap programme, in partnership with @aatfafrica. The event brought together farmers and seed multipliers to witness the field performance and potential benefits of biotech cassava varieties. One of my key takeaways was the importance of responsible seed stewardship and good agronomic practices in ensuring the proper handling, management and multiplication of biotech cassava planting materials. These biotech cassava varieties also show potential for improved resilience to drought and changing climatic conditions, offering an opportunity to strengthen cassava production and enhance farmers' resilience to climate change. It is expected that @RwandaAgriBoard will distribute these varieties to seed farmer multipliers to facilitate their multiplication and wider dissemination, enabling more farmers to access and benefit from improved cassava planting materials. My sincere thanks to @ScienceAlly_Rw , @RwandaBioCap and @RwandaAgriBoard for this valuable learning opportunity and their continued commitment to advancing agricultural innovation in Rwanda.

Today, with support from @FAORwanda, 2 million Juncao grass seedlings have been planted in @NyagatareDistr, contributing to the national target of 13 million seedlings across . This initiative will improve livestock feeding and boost milk production.

Big Congratulations to #NAEB and its leadership on this incredible achievement! 🇷🇼☕ Setting a new record for @Rwanda_Coffee on the international market reflects the power of teamwork, quality, and dedication. Keep raising Rwanda’s flag high! 👏🇷🇼 #NAEB

Rwanda is preparing farmers to multiply six biotech cassava varieties and two Irish potato varieties that have been recommended for release, pending publication in the Official Gazette. newtimes.co.rw/article/39645…

Greenhouse technology is driving productive, climate-resilient agriculture in 🇷🇼 Today in Kigali, @HGTRwanda, in partnership with The #QuintaGroup, is convening key stakeholders & farmers to explore solutions for higher yields, efficient water use, and year-round food production.

Connecting Science, Media, and Society: OFAB Rwanda Charts the Next Phase of Agricultural Biotechnology Awareness The OFAB Rwanda Chapter, through the sister project RABP-CMP, convened a 5-day workshop bringing together researchers, media professionals, communicators, digital influencers, and development partners to review achievements under OFAB 3.0 and contribute ideas toward the design of OFAB 4.0. The workshop provides a strategic space for participants to assess the progress made in promoting public awareness and understanding of agricultural biotechnology and biosafety in Rwanda. Through media engagement, science communication, public dialogues, and awareness campaigns, OFAB 3.0 has played a key role in strengthening access to reliable scientific information and encouraging informed conversations on agricultural innovation. Participants are also exchanging experiences, lessons learned, and recommendations aimed at enhancing future communication approaches, partnerships, and outreach strategies under the next phase of OFAB. Over the years, OFAB has continued to bridge the gap between science and society by connecting researchers, journalists, communicators, and the public in evidence-based discussions that support innovation and sustainable agricultural development. As the workshop continues, it highlights the growing value of collaboration between science, media, and communication in advancing agricultural transformation and public engagement in Rwanda. Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) is a platform established by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) to promote awareness and informed discussions about agricultural biotechnology and innovation in Africa. It brings together researchers, journalists, policymakers, farmers, and youth to share knowledge on modern agricultural technologies that can improve food security, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture. Through trainings, workshops, and public engagement activities, OFAB helps strengthen science communication and supports agricultural transformation across Africa. ✍️ Alexis Nyandwi