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RICA appoints Dr. Momar Dieng as its next Vice Chancellor
The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Momar Dieng as its next...
Soil Moisture: Rwanda’s Most Valuable Agricultural Resource
PHOTO: One field, two soil stories. Conservation Agriculture (left) keeps the soil covered, moist, and rich in organic matter. Conventional...
RICA Calls for Strategic Partnerships to Accelerate Agricultural Transformation in Rwanda and Africa
Kigali 19 June 2026 – The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) hosted its Strategic Partners’ Breakfast Meeting today at...
Beyond the Plow: The Potential of Minimum Tillage in Building Healthy Soils
Field preparation and planting using minimal tillage methods. A key and the first of the principles of Conservation Agriculture, this...
RICA Hosts High-Level Dialogue on Aligning Agricultural Education with Rwanda’s National Priorities
On March 26, 2026, representatives from government, academia, and the agricultural sector convened for a high-level stakeholder dialogue at the...
RICA Staff Deepen Commitment to One Health
Bugesera – 04 March 2026 | The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) highlighted its commitment to an integrated approach...
Nancy Mahoro: The Story of a RICA Alumna Driving Dairy Innovation at Masaka Farms
Since graduating from the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in 2023, Nancy Mahoro has risen as a driving force...
RICA Brings Employers, Alumni and Partners Together to Discuss the ‘Future-Ready’ Graduate
Kigali | 13 Feb 2026. The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) convened a stakeholder workshop focused on employability and...
Cultivating Change: Optimism Grows Among Gakenke’s CA Pioneers as RICA Intensifies Campaign
RICA – 23 January 2026 | In a strategic move to empower farmers and build robust climate resilience in Rwanda,...
Conservation agriculture: Rwanda’s practical response to climate change and soil degradation
Rwanda’s agriculture employs up to 56.7% of the working-age population and supports rural livelihoods. Yet it faces growing pressure due...