Potato Fertilizer Trial Results 2014
application rates.
Annually, Rwandans consume 125 kilograms (kg) of potatoes per capita. In the 2014 A season, 15 percent of One Acre Fund farmers grew potatoes on an average of one-tenth of a hectare (ha). The government of Rwanda
encourages fertilizer use for crops like potatoes by subsidizing fertilizer prices. Subsequently, fertilizer use with potatoes is high countrywide. One Acre Fund experimented with lower fertilizer application rates in an effort to increase the profitability of potato cultivation.
Using Mobile Tech to Shape Smallholder Farming in Rwanda
With a simple feature phone, Rwanda's smallholder farmers have access to the quality farming inputs and training they need to grow more food and earn more money.
Behind the Scenes: Seed and Fertilizer Procurement
Take a look at our process for procuring the quality inputs our farmers have come to expect.
One Acre Fund Rwanda Launches Joint Venture to Produce Maize Seed
In 2019, One Acre Fund started producing hybrid maize seed in Rwanda with two domestic partners. We believe it’s a game-changer for farmers in the country. Here’s why.
Quality of Life Study in Kenya and Rwanda: Year 2 Results
This report summarizes the results from 2 years of data collection which examine the impact of One Acre Fund program participation on farmers' quality of life.
