The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and Oath Africa have formalised a partnership aimed at improving soil health, agricultural productivity and the resilience of smallholder farmers in Rwanda through microbial technology and regenerative agriculture.
The agreement was formalised in Kigali, where the two organisations outlined plans to expand access to Oath Soil Life (OSL), a microbial inoculant technology, while strengthening farmer training and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
AGRA Rwanda Country Director Jean Paul Ndagijimana described the partnership as an important step towards transforming agriculture in a country where limited arable land places pressure on farmers to produce more from available resources.
The collaboration is expected to support smallholder farmers in increasing productivity from limited farmland while improving incomes and strengthening their ability to withstand climate and market shocks.
It also seeks to contribute to making agriculture more attractive to young people by promoting more productive and sustainable farming systems.
“By expanding access to Oath Soil Life (OSL) microbial inoculant technology, strengthening farmer training and promoting regenerative agriculture practices,” the partnership aims to help farmers improve production while building more resilient livelihoods, AGRA said.
Implementation of the partnership is already underway. According to AGRA and Oath Africa, 120 lead farmers and agronomists have been trained to support the adoption of OSL technology and regenerative agricultural practices.
The training is intended to create a foundation for wider adoption, with trained farmers and agricultural professionals expected to help accelerate the uptake of the approaches and extend their benefits to more farming communities.
Dr Sunita Pitamber, Chief Operating Officer of Oath Africa, said the partnership was already moving beyond the formal signing into practical implementation.
Oath Africa said the collaboration reflects its shared commitment with AGRA to improving soil health and building more resilient food systems in Rwanda.
The partnership comes as Rwanda continues efforts to transform its agricultural sector amid challenges including limited arable land and growing pressure to improve productivity sustainably.
For smallholder farmers, healthier soils can provide a foundation for more productive and resilient farming systems, while regenerative practices can help support the long-term health of agricultural land.
AGRA said the collaboration ultimately seeks to contribute to healthier soils, higher productivity, stronger livelihoods and more resilient food systems.
The organisations said they intend to build on the initial training and reach more farming communities across Rwanda, expanding the use of OSL and regenerative agriculture practices as implementation progresses.
