NAEB with Partners officiate groundbreaking ceremony of National& Local Postharvest Centers for chili and onions
Kigali, Rwanda – 10th December 2024; The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), held a ground-breaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art National Postharvest Center (NPC) and Local Postharvest Centers (LPC), for drying chili and onion. The event which took at the NAEB Headquarters and marks a significant milestone in mitigating post-harvest losses for horticultural crops, particularly chili and onion.
This National postharvest center is planned to be built together with other 4 in the intervention Districts namely Bugesera, Nyagatare, Rulindo, and Rubavu; through the Smart Food Value Chain Management (SFVCM) Project funded by KOICA and implemented by NAEB. These facilities aim to reduce post-harvest losses of horticultural crops in the targeted districts and significantly improving the quality and marketability of Rwanda’s horticultural exports. The NPC will have a capacity of drying 40 tons of chili per day, while the LPC will dry 9.6 tons of chili per day or cure 34.5 tons of onion per day.
In his remarks, NAEB CEO, Mr. Claude Bizimana highlighted the importance of this initiative:
"The establishment of these facilities will spur job creation in packaging, logistics, and agribusiness. Young entrepreneurs will thrive, while local communities will benefit from increased economic activity.”
The Guest of Honor, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), Dr. Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe emphasized the facility’s role in achieving Rwanda’s agricultural development goals: "This achievement reflects the shared commitment of both nations to advancing sustainable agriculture, fostering innovation, and empowering our farmers.”
The drying facility will benefit thousands of smallholder farmers in the targeted Districts by preserving the quality of chili and onions, increasing their shelf life, and ensuring they meet export standards. These efforts are integral to NAEB’s strategy to support the growth of Rwanda's horticultural value chains.
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NAEB with Partners officiate groundbreaking ceremony of National& Local Postharvest Centers for chili and onions
Kigali, Rwanda – 10th December 2024; The National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB), in partnership with the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), held a ground-breaking ceremony for a state-of-the-art National Postharvest Center (NPC) and Local Postharvest Centers (LPC), for drying chili and onion. The event which took at the NAEB Headquarters and marks a significant milestone in mitigating post-harvest losses for horticultural crops, particularly chili and onion.
This National postharvest center is planned to be built together with other 4 in the intervention Districts namely Bugesera, Nyagatare, Rulindo, and Rubavu; through the Smart Food Value Chain Management (SFVCM) Project funded by KOICA and implemented by NAEB. These facilities aim to reduce post-harvest losses of horticultural crops in the targeted districts and significantly improving the quality and marketability of Rwanda’s horticultural exports. The NPC will have a capacity of drying 40 tons of chili per day, while the LPC will dry 9.6 tons of chili per day or cure 34.5 tons of onion per day.
In his remarks, NAEB CEO, Mr. Claude Bizimana highlighted the importance of this initiative:
"The establishment of these facilities will spur job creation in packaging, logistics, and agribusiness. Young entrepreneurs will thrive, while local communities will benefit from increased economic activity.”
The Guest of Honor, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), Dr. Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe emphasized the facility’s role in achieving Rwanda’s agricultural development goals: "This achievement reflects the shared commitment of both nations to advancing sustainable agriculture, fostering innovation, and empowering our farmers.”
The drying facility will benefit thousands of smallholder farmers in the targeted Districts by preserving the quality of chili and onions, increasing their shelf life, and ensuring they meet export standards. These efforts are integral to NAEB’s strategy to support the growth of Rwanda's horticultural value chains.
For Event's video highlights: Click here.
For Event's photos: Click here.
