Eric RUKEBESHA

Agriscientist |Natureconservationist |CommunityActivionist |AgriExtensionist, Agribusiness Consultant. Our calling is to serve the world through agriculture.

[Eric RUKEBESHA @EricRukebesha]

Ideal design for urban place, where food can be grown in available space.

[One Acre Fund Rwanda @oneacrefundRW]

Youth driving smallholder farming impact! Meet Gilbert, an alumnus of the RICA Seed Center's first cohort of Seed Technology & Business Professional Course. Upon graduation, he founded @InganjiGreen Farm ltd to bridge potato seed supply gap in @GicumbiDistrict and beyond.

[Kigali Today @kigalitoday]

Seun Rasheed, Umuyobozi Mukuru akaba n’uwashinze @SoukFarms , akomeje guteza imbere ubuhinzi bw’ibyoherezwa mu mahanga, anafasha abahinzi bato barenga 5,000 hirya no hino mu Rwanda.

Yagarutse ku miyoborere, avuga ko abayobozi benshi b’amasosiyete badakunze kugaragaza ibibazo n’igitutu bahura na byo, ahubwo bagakomeza kugaragaza icyizere n’imbaraga imbere y’abashoramari, abakiliya n’abaturage.

Yavuze ko ubuyobozi nyabwo atari ukubura ibibazo cyangwa ‘stress’, ahubwo ari ukumenya uburyo wahindura ibihe bikomeye mo amahirwe yo gukura no kwiyubaka. Yanavuze ko rimwe na rimwe kubura ibitotsi atekereza ku kazi bimufasha gutekereza cyane, gukora igenamigambi no kwandika ibitekerezo bishya.

Amagambo ye agaragaza ukuri ku mibereho y’abayobozi ndetse n’ibibazo byihishe inyuma yo kubaka no guteza imbere ubucuruzi bugenda neza.

[Eric RUKEBESHA @EricRukebesha]

Agriculture is a journey of hope, but nature does not always give warnings.
Drought, floods, pests, diseases, and storms can arrive unexpectedly, turning months of hard work into painful losses overnight. Sometimes, an entire season’s produce can disappear before harvest.

That is why modern farming must go beyond planting and harvesting. Farmers also need protection.

Agricultural insurance is becoming an important shield for farmers and agribusinesses. It helps reduce financial risk, supports recovery after disasters, and gives confidence to invest again for the next season.

A strong farm is not only built on fertile soil and good seeds, but also on preparedness for uncertain times.

Let us encourage smarter farming practices, climate resilience, and access to agricultural insurance so that farmers can recover, rebuild, and continue feeding the nation. 🌱🚜

[Eric RUKEBESHA @EricRukebesha]

Don't wait for your retirement to start building a home in your village.

Start small. Buy small plot of land, Fence it. Plant some fruits trees and Napier grass.

Keep a few cows. Put up a simple house. Plant trees your children will one day sit under.

Connect water. Connect electricity. Build something peaceful that will still matter even years from now.

Because one day, the pressure and noise of city life will become exhausting.

And when that moment comes, imagine escaping to your village for a weekend… feeding your cows in the morning, walking along your fence line, checking on your trees, breathing fresh air, and enjoying the quietness of nature.

No traffic.
No pressure.
No chaos.

Just peace.

That is the kind of wealth many people overlook.

Farming is not only about making money.

Sometimes it is peace of mind.

Farming is in deed THERAPEUTIC! 💚🧘🌱

It is building a legacy for future generations.

Ladies and gentlemen, if you had even 2 acres in the village today, what is the first thing you would start with?

Let's share ideas and grow together! 👇😍

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[EcoAgriMedia @EcoAgriMedia]

Rwanda has launched a new Greenhouse Insurance product to protect farmers from climate risks, storms, pests and diseases.
The scheme, under "Tekana Urishingiwe Muhinzi Mworozi," covers greenhouse structures, irrigation equipment, and high-value crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers.
Farmers pay 60% of the premium, with the government subsidising 40%.
The product aims to boost confidence in greenhouse farming and support Rwanda’s agricultural export goals. Full story: https://t.co/lvelacHJ2l #Agriculture
#TekanaUrishingiweMuhinziMworozi

[Gisa w'I Rwanda🇷🇼❤️🇷🇼 @EmmyGisa3]

BIG NEWS FOR ALL RWANDAN FARMERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO ARE IN GREENHOUSE FARMING.

Today, May 7th, 2026, Rwanda makes history at the National Institute of Statistics (NISR) with the OFFICIAL LAUNCH of GREENHOUSE CROP INSURANCE under the Government's Agricultural & Livestock Insurance Program

"TEKANA URISHINGIWE Muhinzi Mworozi"

WHY THIS MATTERS:

Rwanda is pushing hard to grow its export crop land from 79,409 to 97,100 hectares; a 22.3% increase by 2029. Greenhouse farming is KEY to making this happen. But greenhouses need big investments. That's where THIS insurance changes everything.

WHAT DOES THIS NEW INSURANCE Scheme COVER?

- Steel Structures.
- Crops.
- Irrigation Machinery.
- Transit/Produce in Transit.

THE NUMBERS DON'T LIE , TEKANA IS WORKING.

- Over 200,000 farmers benefit EVERY YEAR,
9.3 BILLIONS Rwf already paid in claims to farmers & livestock keepers.
- Government has subsidized over 7 BILLION Rwf in premiums.
- Farmers paid: 5.26 Billions Rwf And Livestock keepers: 4.13 Billions Rwf.

These are REAL numbers. REAL relief. REAL change for Rwandan families.

THIS IS HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS:

- The Government covers 40% of your insurance premium, You only pay 60%.
- Partner insurance companies include:
Old Mutual | Radiant | Sonarwa | BK Insurance.

Operating in ALL districts across Rwanda since April 23, 2019.

CROPS & LIVESTOCK COVERED:

"Rice, Maize, Irish Potatoes, Wheat, Cassava, Soybeans, Beans, Greenhouse Crops( cucumber, Tomatoes and Green paper)
Cows, Poultry, Fish, Pigs"

THIS IS WHY GREENHOUSE INSURANCE IS A GOOD FOR FARMERS:

- Limited arable land? SOLVED.
- Climate change threats? COVERED.
- Banks won't give you a loan? NOT ANYMORE.
- Loss? NOT ANYMORE.

Greenhouse insurance protects your investment, makes you creditworthy, and lets you farm professionally, confidently, and peacefully.

THE GOVERNMENT'S CALL TO ACTION:

- To Farmers: Don't miss this opportunity. Pay your premium Before planting season.
- To Banks & Financial Institutions: Use insurance as collateral. Support our farmers.
- To Insurance Companies: Deliver fast, fair, quality service every time.
- To Leaders & Partners : Spread the word. Help farmers enroll Today.

This is Rwanda investing in its people. This is Rwanda protecting its future. This is what it means to build a modern, professional, and resilient agricultural nation.

#TekanaUrishingiweMuhinziMworozi

[Tinashe Sithole @Tinashe81481830]

@EricRukebesha This is amazing and so true. Thank u from all farmers across the world

[Jamal N @GreenFutureJT]

@EricRukebesha This captures the heart of farming. Patience with the seasons and faith in every seed. When we combine that spirit with better techniques and learning, every season becomes a chance for stronger harvests.

[Marcel @ FarmSentry @farmsentry]

@EricRukebesha Every farmer reading this knows exactly what you mean. The heavy rains, the long dry spells, the uncertainty. But also the quiet satisfaction of watching what you planted actually grow. That feeling never gets old.

[Eric RUKEBESHA @EricRukebesha]

Being a farmer means making peace with nature, understanding the seasons, and patiently waiting for the right time.

Not every day is easy; sometimes the rain is too heavy, sometimes the dry season is too long.

But that's where a farmer's strength lies: to stand still, to keep trying, and to keep believing that every seed planted with good intentions will grow into an abundant blessing.

[Eric RUKEBESHA @EricRukebesha]

Sometimes the only place you can have peace is in church.

[Sangwa Sifa Florence @SangwaSifa]

Finalist Spotlight | #AYuTeChallengeRwanda2026

Reducing reliance on imports is a critical step toward national food security. Meet Isidole NIYIGIRIMPUHWE, a finalist in the #AYuTeChallengeRwanda2026.

As the Founder and Chief Technology officer of Techplus Trust Ltd, Isidole is revolutionizing Rwanda's poultry sector through a localized Integrated Poultry Ecosystem.

Key Innovations:
✅Solar Hybrid Smart Incubators: These locally manufactured units boast an impressive 89–95% hatching success rate.
✅Reducing Import Dependency: By bridging the mechanization gap, Techplus Trust aims to cut the 98% national chick import dependency.
✅Market Stability: The ecosystem removes exit fear for farmers by providing guaranteed market access.

The winner will be announced soon. Stay tuned to see how these young agritech innovators are shaping the future!

[Farm Link Consulting Ltd @FarmLinkConsult]

Today, we celebrate the hands that feed nations and the minds that drive innovation. 🌱

At @FarmLinkConsult we believe agriculture is more than farming — it’s planning, resilience, and transformation. From field to strategy, every step matters.

#LaborDay2026
#AgriConsulting

[Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO @jcniyomugabo]

I am excited to be representing Rwanda 🇷🇼 at the 2026 Global Farmer Network Roundtable and Communication Training in São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷

There is something powerful about seeing your country’s name on the table in a room filled with farmers and agricultural leaders from across the world. It reminds you that agriculture connects us far beyond borders.

This week conversations on farmer advocacy, trade, innovation, and communication reminded me that agriculture is not only shaped in fields, but also in the ideas and voices that influence the future of food systems.

Being part of these exchanges has been both humbling and inspiring.

As someone whose journey began through hands-on work with farmers in Rwanda, and now continues through research in agricultural technology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, moments like this feel deeply meaningful.

They connect local experience with global dialogue.

I have especially appreciated learning how farmer voices can help shape conversations around food security, sustainability, and emerging technologies.

Those discussions resonate with my work in human-centered AI in agriculture and my commitment to ensuring innovation works for farmers in practical and inclusive ways.

Representing Rwanda here also makes me reflect on how much our country has to contribute to global conversations on agriculture, youth leadership, and innovation. I carry that with pride.

Through Agirite , social media engagement, and research, I have always believed agriculture is not only about production.

It is also about opportunity, storytelling, and transformation. Being in this space reinforces that belief.

And there is something special about doing this in Brazil 🇧🇷 , a country whose agricultural story continues to shape global food systems. There is much to learn here.

I am grateful to Global Farmer Network for creating spaces where farmers, researchers, and leaders can learn from one another and think together about the future.

From Rwanda to Brazil, this experience is a reminder that when farmers share ideas across continents, innovation grows.

Honored to represent my motherland in this room. 🇷🇼🇧🇷🌍

[Sangwa Sifa Florence @SangwaSifa]

The Silent Crisis Beneath Our Feet
Earth’s soil is the primary provider of life. It is a living natural resource without which there would be no food to drive the existence of living beings. We treat it like dirt, but it is the thin, fragile skin standing between us and extinction.

The Outcome: Total Exhaustion
If we exhaust this provider through industrial exploitation, we face a planetary dead-end:

✅Global Famine: Without topsoil, plants cannot grow. Agriculture ends.
✅Water Crisis: Dead soil can't filter water or stop floods. Our taps run dry and our lands drown.
✅Climate Chaos: Dying soil releases billions of tons of carbon, turning the Earth into a warming wasteland.
✅Social Collapse: When the soil dies, civilizations crumble. We are left with migration and resource wars.

The Solution: Regenerative Agriculture
We cannot just sustain a dying system; we must restore it.
The fix is simple: Stop stripping the land and start rebuilding it. By working with nature, keeping the ground covered, ditching harsh chemicals, and protecting soil microbes, we turn the earth back into a sponge for water and a vacuum for carbon.

We must shift from extraction to stewardship. By adopting regenerative agriculture, we don’t just save the dirt—we save ourselves.

"To be a chemist is to understand the soil; to be a farmer is to respect it; to be a human is to depend on it."
#SoilHealth #RegenerativeAgriculture #RA_PURE

[One Acre Fund Rwanda @oneacrefundRW]

Hello farmers & agri-lovers!
If you’ve ever engaged with our work, let’s play a quick game; can you answer this simple question?👇

How does @oneacrefundRW support the PSTA 5 Priority Area II: Inclusive markets & post-harvest management for sustainable agri-food systems?

[Jean Claude NIYOMUGABO @jcniyomugabo]

I am heading to São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷 to attend the 2026 Global Farmer Network Roundtable and Communication Training.

I will join agricultural leaders from the United States 🇺🇸, Brazil 🇧🇷, Bulgaria 🇧🇬, Canada 🇨🇦, Chile 🇨🇱, India 🇮🇳, Japan 🇯🇵, Lesotho 🇱🇸, Mexico 🇲🇽, Morocco 🇲🇦, Nepal 🇳🇵, Nigeria 🇳🇬, Romania 🇷🇴, Turkey 🇹🇷, Uruguay 🇺🇾, and Zambia 🇿🇲 to exchange ideas on food systems, farmer leadership, and emerging technologies in agriculture.

After a journey of more than 10 hours from Houston to São Paulo, I look forward to sharing perspectives on AI and innovation in agriculture, learning through farm visits, and strengthening global farmer voices.

I am grateful to @GlobalFarmerNet for the nomination, invitation, and support.

Let’s connect if you are in São Paulo this week 🌍👍

[APEFA @ApefaNgo]

Rusizi: Ku wa Mbere, tariki ya 27 Mata 2026, abakozi ba World Resources Institute (WRI), basuye ibikorwa by’umushinga w’ubuhinzi bubungabunga ubutaka n’ibidukikije (agroecology practices), uri gushyirwa mu bikorwa n’abahinzi bo mu Murenge wa Gashonga.

Aba bahinzi bakorera mu mirima shuri (Farmer Field Schools – FFS), bafashijwe na APEFA, bahuguwe ku buhinzi burambye ndetse bakaba bahinga ibishyimbo bikungahaye ku butare (rich in iron), bifashishije ifumbire y’imborera.

Ibi bikorwa biri mu mushinga wiswe “Gushimangira ubushobozi bw’abajyanama b’ubuhinzi binyuze mu mirima shuri (FFS) mu Karere ka Rusizi”, ugamije kongera umusaruro w’ibigori n’ibishyimbo no kubungabunga ibidukikije. Uyu mushinga ushyirwa mu bikorwa na APEFA ku nkunga ya #TerraFundForAFR100.

[Sangwa Sifa Florence @SangwaSifa]

The Earth Doesn't Need a Reset Button.
Nature doesn't replant itself every spring, so why do we?
One of the most powerful tools in Regenerative Agriculture is Perennial Cropping. By growing crops that live for years, we allow the soil to develop its own natural defense system—Soil Armor.

What happens when we stop tilling and start planting perennials?
✅Erosion Stops: Deep, permanent roots lock the soil in place. micro Life Returns: The soil microbiome thrives when it isn't being turned over every few months.
✅Carbon Stays Put: Every year these crops grow, they pull more carbon out of the sky and store it deep in the earth.
From berries to nut trees, farmers are transforming fields into ecosystems. It’s time to farm in harmony with the rhythm of the Earth.
#RegenerativeMovement #SoilHealth #RA_PURE