As Rwanda grapples with issues related to limited arable land, experts have said that scaling up urban farming can enhance food security and promote sustainable living in Kigali.
According to the National Land Use Master Plan released in 2021, the proposed agricultural land covers 1.2 million hectares, which is 47.2 percent of the total area of the country.
Juvenal Kabagambe, a Rwandan expert who assists farmers in setting up urban farms, says these systems matter not only for promoting food security but also for agritourism and greening the city. Ndaruhutse called for measures to improve financial support for urban farming entrepreneurs, promote innovation in urban farming technologies, and establish urban farming infrastructures like water harvesting centres and greenhouses.Urban farming in Kigali is still rare and often does not employ advanced techniques.
The Fifth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation , which runs from 2024 to 2029, encourages strategic interventions, including promoting investment in high-intensive, climate-resilient, and nutrition-sensitive production models such as hydroponics, vertical farming systems, rooftop gardens, and mushroom production.
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