During the the Ngoma District officially launched of 2026 Season B farming season, farmers urged to use modern inputs and rocp insurance, marking the beginning of new agricultural activities aimed at increasing crop production.
The district-level launch event took place in Zaza Sector, Nyagatugunda Cell, at the Rwibumba site, which covers a cultivated area of 75 hectares.
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District Leaders Encourage Modern Farming Practices
The Executive Secretary of Ngoma District, Benoit Ingabire, joined farmers in the field and emphasized that adopting modern agricultural practices is key to increasing productivity and improving livelihoods.
He noted that modern farming techniques play an essential role in strengthening food security and boosting the socio-economic development of local communities.
Farmers Urged to Use Fertilizers, Improved Seeds and Crop Insurance
In his message to farmers, Ingabire encouraged them to properly use modern agricultural inputs, including mineral fertilizers and improved seeds, to increase crop yields.
He also reminded them of the importance of crop insurance, which helps protect farmers from financial losses caused by natural disasters such as droughts, floods, or pests. He said: “We encourage farmers to continue using modern agricultural inputs effectively, take crop insurance, and adopt sustainable farming practices that protect soil fertility so that production can keep increasing and agriculture remains a strong source of development,”
Farmers Commit to Following Agricultural Advice
Farmers who attended the launch expressed their commitment to following the guidance provided by local authorities and agricultural experts.
One farmer, Jeanne Mukandoli from Zaza Sector, said that farmers in the consolidated farming site are ready to use improved seeds and fertilizers as recommended.
She said: “When we use fertilizers and improved seeds, the yield increases significantly. We will follow the advice we were given and also take crop insurance so that we can better prepare for anything that may threaten our harvest. In addition, we have learned a new farming method that does not damage the soil, which will help us address the erosion that used to wash away the fertile soil.”
She explained that these inputs significantly increase yields and help farmers achieve better harvests. Mukandoli also noted that farmers have learned new techniques of sustainable farming that protect the soil, helping them address challenges such as soil erosion that previously affected their land.
Planned Crops for the 2026 Season B in Ngoma District
Another farmer, Jean Baptiste Habimana, emphasized that collaboration between farmers and local leaders motivates them to work harder and improve productivity.
He said: “When we start the farming season in collaboration with the authorities, it motivates us. We are going to further engage in soil conservation agriculture and use fertilizers so that production can increase even more.”
He stated that farmers are determined to adopt soil conservation practices and make better use of agricultural inputs during the new season.
For the 2026 Season B, Ngoma District plans to cultivate the following crops: Maize: 335 hectares, Beans: 21,456 hectares, Soybeans: 127 hectares and Rice: 1,190 hectares
Local authorities believe that the adoption of improved farming methods and strong collaboration between farmers and leaders will help increase agricultural productivity and contribute to the district’s economic development.
