Higher Institute of Agriculture and Livestock (ISAE)

ISAE Activities in collaboration with PEA

Par Patrice HAKIZIMANA

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ISAE missionISAE and IPERISAE and BAIRISAE and Potato Value chain developmentISAE and Community: Available Competencies/fields/services

1. ISAE MissionoTo impart innovative teaching, learning and research in various branches of agriculture and animal husbandry and produce well skilled and qualified technicians in response to global needs of the Community.oContribute to food security, poverty reduction and economic development in Rwanda, through: training, research, technology transfer and community services

2. ISAE and IPERIn 2009: An MoU was signed between ISAE and Wageningen International: Cooperatives and agribusiness: collection and analysis of socio-economic data”. Three commodities were targeted: cassava, maize, honey18 students participated under supervision of 3 ISAE lecturers

ISAE and IPER, Ctd…o18 reports were produced by students:11 reports on Cassava4 reports on Rice2 reports on Honey1 report on MaizeThis database revealed to be useful for all actors interested. In 2010: There was no action performed due to the absence of demands from different PEAs

3. ISAE and BAIR• 2009-2010: MoU signed with ISAE• Objective: Identification of soil fertility-

related constraints and solutions for increased crop productivity.

• Areas: Gakenke, Musanze, Nyabihu, Ngororero and Rubavu (N.W.)• Commodities : maize,potato,wheat,

vegetables (Cabbage, tomato, carrot), fruits (pineapple, maracuja).

ISAE and BAIR contd.

• Results: - soil physical and chemical analyses made; - fertilizer rates and best cultivation practices for each commodity defined. • Way forward: Confirmation of results by field demonstration trials.

4. ISAE and Commodity chain developmentISAE is engaged in community service activitiesISAE is one of implementing partners of Sub Saharan Africa Challenge Program in Lake Kivu Pilot Learning Site. Lecturers and students are involved according to their department field of specializationProject sites are located in Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo

In Rwanda activities are centred around potato and maize production(clean seed use, fertiliser application, and planting density); Milk value chain (milk value chain development)In DR Congo, activities are concerned in packaging and value addition for enhancing economic benefits from climbing beans and potato for enhancing economic benefits.

ISAE and Commodity chain development, Ctd…

ISAE and Commodity chain development, ctd…For potato, with farmers participation demonstration plots were established a)Fertiliser application: type, time and quantity 750g of NPK + organic manure applied while sowing/planting;NPK fragmented doses: 375g at planting time then 375g after 21 days + organic manure; NPK with fragmented doses: 375g after 21 days then 375g when earthing up + organic manureUse of organic manure only;

ISAE and Commodity chain development, Ctd…b) Effect of planting density30 x 80 cm25 x 80 cm30×75 cm25×75 cm

ISAE and Commodity chain development

c) Effect of clean seed use

5. Focus on potato chain developmentISAE like other partners is concerned with the development of Potato commodity chain. A comprehensive project was elaborated and will be implemented in collaboration with MINAGRI. Activities include:Seed production: 94 tons per yearProduction: participatory training on GAP (manual are elaborated)

Focus on potato chain development, Ctd…Post harvest handling practices and technologies (washing, grading, packagingMarket search and marketing (contract negotiation, Outgrowing scheme)

Our goal: Participation in making of potato a much more professional and income generating business. This is possible with farmers and other actors commitment.

6. ISAE and Community servicesISAE is involved in different community services in partnership with MINAGRI, Districts (Gakenke, Nyabihu) and cooperativesDifferent competencies are available in different fields: Animal production/healthCrop production/HorticultureSoil and water managementRural development/agribusinessFood technology

Together, we can make use of those competencies to make agri business’ dream a reality.PEAs are encouraged to formulate their demands

THANK YOUMURAKOZE