Programme Milestones & Achievements
Tracking our progress as we make history in Rwanda\'s agricultural biotechnology
Historic Achievement — September 3, 2025
REMA granted environmental release approvals for three priority biotech crops — the first-ever approval for biotech food crops in Rwanda.
Drought Tolerant & Insect Resistant Maize
Late Blight Resistant Potato
CBSD Resistant Cassava
Phase 1: Foundation
Established partnerships, secured funding, and set up research infrastructure. Completed baseline studies and stakeholder mapping.
December 31, 2024
Completed
Phase 2: Development
Initiated crop breeding programs, established field trials, and began farmer training programs across 5 districts.
December 31, 2025
In Progress (65%)
Phase 3: Implementation
Scale up successful varieties, expand training programs, and establish seed production systems.
December 31, 2026
Planned
Phase 4: Sustainability
Transfer technology to local institutions, establish long-term monitoring systems, and ensure project sustainability.
December 31, 2027
Planned