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The Digital Soil Information System (RwaSIS), developed by the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB), provides farmers with granular, location-specific soil information to optimise crop selection, fertiliser application, and erosion management. This cutting-edge platform is designed to modernise the agricultural sector by leveraging data-driven insights.
RwaSIS marks a shift from traditional, one-size-fits-all agricultural practices to more customised solutions based on trials with crops like potatoes, rice, maize, wheat, beans, and cassava. Early results have already provided specific recommendations for potatoes and rice, with more trials ongoing. Farmers can access these tailored insights through a Unique Parcel Identifier, allowing them to optimize yields and reduce inefficiencies.
Agriculture, which involves nearly 70% of Rwandan households, has long faced challenges due to inefficient fertilizer use and a lack of region-specific guidance. RwaSIS addresses these issues, boosting productivity and supporting global efforts to incorporate technology into sustainable farming. Similar initiatives, such as those by ISRIC and CABI, highlight the need for integrating technical, social, and economic factors in developing effective soil information systems.
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RwaSIS not only improves agricultural productivity in Rwanda but also strengthens rural livelihoods and contributes to national food security. It is part of a broader movement across Africa to embrace agricultural digitalization as a foundation for economic resilience and innovation.
