T.kefa

passionate about agricultural innovation, and rural development. initiate promoting organic farming and local entrepreneurship.

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Today at the our office , we convened a workshop bringing together all our team of Agronomists under the OMIS Project implemented in partnership with @RwandaAgriBoard, covering irrigated schemes in @Kamonyi , @Muhangadis, and @RuhangoDistrict. The workshop aimed to review the progress to date, plan upcoming activities, and ensure thorough preparation for both the farmers in-class training and Season C 2026 implementation.

YEAN is supporting the 14 irrigated schemes covering 1,179 hectares and proximity coaching to 10,517 farmers through 17 cooperatives and 12 Irrigation Water User Organizations. Key achievements included productivity on Maize 9.2T, on Rice 6.3T, on Beans 2.8T, a 95% adoption rate of good agricultural practices, establishment of 16 Farmer Field Schools, engagement of over 8,510 farmers in infrastructure maintenance, and facilitation of 5 market linkage agreements.

#OMIS #YEAN #IRRIGATION

[T.kefa @pierre_kefa]

@Tumukundecadete Ugize amahirwe yo kumenya ibi kare, uhise umureka ahubwo ukagenda ntano kureba inyuma ati ntarindi jambo nongera kukubwira niba ntacyo ubikoraho dutahe, ashize amanga pe, really girls?

[T.kefa @pierre_kefa]

@kanisekere Nubwo leta yabo iturumbira ariko nzaba nifanira umuzayirwa kweli kweli
Happily i will be supporting DRC

[T.kefa @pierre_kefa]

@TwirwanehoMoise Congratulations congolese brothers, I, as Rwandans I will be supporting you🙌🙌🙌

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Umuyobozi w’Akarere ka @Muhangadis n'inzego z'umutekano n’abafatanyabikorwa batandukanye mu rwego rw’ubuhinzi, bifatanyije n'abahinzi bo mu cyanya cyuhirwa cya Rugeramigozi II mu gutangiza ku mugaragaro igihembwe cy'ihinga B2026. Kwikubitiro hatewe soya kuri hegitari 46. Abagoronome bacu bakomeje gufasha abahinzi muri icyi cyanya gukomeza gushyira mu bikorwa ubuhinzi bunoze no kwita ku bikorwaremezo byo kuhira.

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Today, 23 February, @RwandaAgriBoard Head Office in @HuyeDistrict , we held an inception & validation workshop on the Operationalization and Management of Irrigation Schemes (OMIS) project in partnership with @RwandaAgriBoard, covering @Nyamagabe , @Nyamasheke , and @RusiziDistrict .

The workshop brought together farmer cooperative leaders, irrigation water user organizations, and YEAN agronomists to validate the implementation plan. In these districts we support 15,599 farmers grouped in 12 cooperatives to improve productivity and ensure sustainable irrigation management.

#Irrigation #OMIS #YEAN

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Right after harvesting Maize, we are working with KIABR cooperative of Rugeramigozi I irrigation schemes to plant Beans on 70 Ha.

We walk with farmers each step of the production to ensure that we optimize the inputs and agronomic practices.

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Through hands-on community engagement, YEAN is empowering young agriculture professionals to champion farmer organization, collective action, and community leadership. As seen in the pictures our youth-led extension approach brings farmers together, strengthens trust, and builds shared solutions from the ground up.

By positioning young professionals as facilitators and leaders at community level, YEAN is shaping a new generation of extension agents who listen, organize, and lead for impact because sustainable agriculture grows through strong communities.

#YouthInAgriculture #ExtensionServices #CommunityLeadership #YEAN #FarmerOrganizations

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Yesterday, YEAN convened an introductory meeting chaired by the Vice Mayor of Economic Development for @Nyamagabe District regarding the management of five irrigation schemes Under the Operational and Management of irrigation schemes Project implemented in collaboration with @RwandaAgriBoard .
YEAN presented a detailed operational plan for the project and the Vice Mayor emphasized the importance of strategic synergy to boost agricultural yields, strengthen market linkages, and maximize infrastructure through year-round (3-seasons) production. YEAN will be at the center of operationalization of irrigation schemes into Food Basket Sites.

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Today, in partnership with @BPNRwanda , YEAN is facilitating a two-day technical training on Quality & Safety Standards in Agriculture for the "Grow to Scale" project.

Since 2022, YEAN leverages its AIRTEA-funded Agribusiness Incubation and Innovation Hub (AIIH) to collaborate with partners for essential technical skills in agri-food systems.

#AIIH #BPN #AgribusinessIncubation

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Yesterday, the YEAN team came together for our annual staff retreat, a moment to celebrate our achievements, strengthen the team spirit, and realign around our shared mission “inspiring agribusiness and supporting farmers to increase productivity through quality agriculture extension and advisory services”.
We are more than ever motivated, united, and ready to deliver greater impact
in 2026
#YEAN #AgriBusiness

[Eric MIHIGO @ericmihigoo]

I love agriculture & I’m inspired by the passionate young people turning innovation into real impact at @YEAN_Agro. Their creativity & commitment continue to shape the future of agribusiness in #Rwanda.

What stands out to you in this photo?

#Agriculture #YouthInAg #AgInnovation

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Mu gihe hakomeje kubaho igihe cy’izuba, YEAN yakajije umurego ibikorwa byo kuhira mu makoperative y’abahinzi bafatanya na yo. Abajyanama bacu b’ubuhinzi / Abagoronome bari ku imbere, bakorana n’abahinzi kugira ngo imyaka ihabwe amazi ahagije, irindwe kwangirika ndetse hanongerwe amahirwe yo kubona umusaruro.

Turakangurira abahinzi bose gutangira ibikorwa byo kuhira hakiri kare aho bishoboka hose kuko imvura iri kugwa ntihagije kugira ngo ibihingwa bikomeze gukura neza, bityo ibikorwa byo kuhira ni ingenzi kugira ngo turinde umusaruro w’iki gihe cy’ihinga.

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Si buri Avoka ijya kw’isoko mpuzamahanga. DORE AVOKA IJYA KU ISOKO MPUZAMAHANGA.

https://t.co/vI1sz3QzTq

[T.kefa @pierre_kefa]

Good work starts early especially in agriculture.
Nothing beats the joy of farmers harvesting the fruits of their hard work.
@YEAN_Agro field agronomists continue to deliver the best approaches and practices, leading to strong yields and empowered farmers.

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

At YEAN, regular crop monitoring and field inspections are at the heart of our proximity coaching approach.

Our agronomists are consistently on the ground walking through farmers’ fields, assessing crop performance, identifying challenges early, and providing timely, practical advice.

This hands-on support ensures that farmers receive accurate guidance based on real field conditions, helping them improve productivity and resilience season after season.

Youth Professional farmer advisors are leading the transformation of farming systems through enhancing technology adoption.

10years of inspiring agribusiness

#FarmersFirst #CropMonitoring #Rwanda

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

YEAN’s Knowledge Management Team, through the YEFFA Eastern Consortium, has launched a two-week capacity-building program for young professional agriculture extension agents across Rwanda’s Eastern Province.

The training is designed to enhance participants’ competencies in digital mobile-based content and information sharing, digital storytelling, and agriculture knowledge management, enabling them to co-create and disseminate actionable agricultural technologies and advisory services.

By leveraging digital tools, these youth will play a pivotal role in bridging farmer knowledge gaps, fostering adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), and promoting productivity and resilience among smallholder farmers.
#YEAN #YEFFA #AgricultureInnovation #DigitalExtension

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Today, YEAN in collaboration with Rwanda Agriculture and animal resources Board @RwandaAgriBoard , conducted an awareness campaign for the management of Fall Army Warms (FAW) in Maize in Rugeramigozi 1 Marshland in Muhanga District @Muhangadis , Rwanda South. About 390 farmers participated and covered almost 35 Ha of 70Ha of the marshland. Same campaigns are happening in @RuhangoDistrict and @Kamonyi Districts

FAW is a strong pest to maize and can cause enormous losses when not managed efficiently. A great collaboration with farmers ensures good practices adoption and hence better yield.

[YEAN - Agriculture Extension & Advisory Services @YEAN_Agro]

Ese wari ubizi?
Ushobora gukurikira ibiganiro binyuranye k'ubuhinzi bworozi mu buryo bw'amajwi tubategurira buri cyumweru unyuze aha:

https://t.co/aSmMtWJZ6T

[T.kefa @pierre_kefa]

No agriculture, no food — no peace, no jobs, no education, no entertainment.
Everything we enjoy starts with agriculture. It feeds us, employs us, and creates endless opportunities for youth.