Programme Milestones & Achievements
Tracking our progress as we make history in Rwanda's agricultural biotechnology — phase by phase, crop by crop.
REMA granted environmental release approvals for three priority biotech crops — the first-ever approval for biotech food crops in Rwanda.
Phase-by-Phase Progress
Foundation
Established partnerships, secured funding, and set up research infrastructure. Completed baseline studies and stakeholder mapping across all five target districts.
- 15 partnerships formed
- 5 districts mapped
- Lab infrastructure ready
Development
Initiated crop breeding programs, established field trials, and began farmer training programs. Advanced varietal testing under controlled and open-field conditions.
- 120 farmers trained
- 3 field trial sites active
- 8 varieties under review
Implementation
Scale up successful varieties, expand training programs, and establish seed production systems to ensure wide adoption across Rwanda's agricultural zones.
- National seed distribution
- Extension worker network
- Commercial partnerships
Sustainability
Transfer technology to local institutions, establish long-term monitoring systems, and ensure full project sustainability beyond the programme lifecycle.
- Local ownership transfer
- Impact measurement framework
- Policy integration
Programme Completion
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