Farming is central to life and the economy in Rwanda. However, limited land, unpredictable weather patterns, and increasing food demand are straining traditional agriculture.

Small-scale farmers in Rwanda are enjoying bumper harvests of fruit and vegetables after trying out climate-proof seeds, according to project leaders.

These facilities are, however, highly dependent upon land use practices that occur at extended distances upstream from the plants themselves. As a result, Rwanda’s hydropower potential is limited not ...