good performance extensive use oil seed crushing plant in rwanda

                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
                                               
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  • 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.
  • How many seed companies are there in Rwanda?
  • East African Seed (field crops and vegetables) and Victoria Seeds (field crops) both engage smallholder farmers in production, while the latter is the only company with a processing location. None of the 13 companies breed in Rwanda. Other index companies are also active in the country.
  • How is Agra working with the government of rwan-da?
  • AGRA is working with the Government of Rwan-da by investing technical and financial resources to strengthen the seed system and extension services to raise farmer awareness on use of improved seeds.
  • Are modern agricultural technologies available in Rwanda?
  • However, adoption of modern agricultural technologies in Rwanda is relatively low; owned by a limited number of smallholder farmers, and still confront with the challenges related to climate change, insufficient of knowledge on the utilization of modern technologies and unaffordability.
  • What is the role of machinery in agricultural production in Rwanda?
  • By Government of Rwanda harvesting processing and p roducts transpo rtation. However, . Machinery utilization, along with other technolo gies ha s been complemented to highly raise agricultural productiv ity. animal tractions, and haversters. For insta nce, animal Nyagatre district.
  • How many Rwandan scientists are trained in seed systems?
  • Interventions in components of seed system have seen 37 researchers trained at postgraduate level in key different breeding programmes at Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB) since 2009. Of the 37 trained scientists, 29 are Master of Science graduates while eight were trained at PhD level.