First Biotech Crop Approvals in Rwanda — September 2025

Rwanda AgriBiotech Programme

The Rwanda Agri-Biotech Programme – Cassava, Maize, and Potato (RABP-CMP) is a flagship initiative aimed at transforming Rwanda’s agriculture through cutting-edge biotechnology. Coordinated by the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) in collaboration with Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), the Program focuses on developing and deploying improved cassava, maize, and potato varieties that are resistant to pests, diseases, and tolerant to climate stress

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Historic Achievement — September 3, 2025

Rwanda\'s REMA granted environmental release approvals for three priority biotech crops — the first-ever approval for biotech food crops in Rwanda.

Cassava
Maize
Potato

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September 15, 2025
Research

Successful Field Trial Results

Our drought-resistant maize varieties showed 35% higher yields compared to traditional varieties in ...

August 28, 2025
Training

Farmer Training Workshop Completed

Successfully completed training of 150 farmers in Nyagatare district on modern biotechnology applica...

August 10, 2025
News

New Laboratory Equipment Installed

State-of-the-art tissue culture laboratory officially opened at University of Rwanda, expanding our ...

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