With funding from the Rwanda Green Fund (RGF), APEFA installed two solar-powered irrigation systems in Mareba and Ngeruka Sectors, covering 10 hectares each. Implemented under the project “Sustainable Farming Practices to Build Climate-Resilient Livelihoods for Vulnerable Households in Bugesera District,” the initiative aims to strengthen climate-resilient agricultural production and improve vulnerable households’ livelihoods.
Today, Farmers from 5 cooperatives are cultivating a diverse range of vegetables, including onions, tomatoes, chilli, green pepper, carrots, okra (gombo), French beans, and cabbages.
With reliable access to irrigation water, they are less dependent on unpredictable rainfall and better positioned to sustain production, improve crop yields, and generate income.
For these farmers, solar-powered irrigation is creating new opportunities to grow more consistently and strengthen their economic resilience. Reliable water access is helping them maintain agricultural activities beyond the rainy seasons, diversify their crops, and build more secure livelihoods for their households.
By harnessing renewable energy for agriculture, APEFA, with support from RGF, is helping communities in Bugesera turn climate challenges into opportunities for increased productivity, income generation, and long-term resilience.
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