AFSTA CONGRESS 2025 was held in SERENA Hotel, Kigali in the Republic of Rwanda on 3rd – 5th March 2025 under the theme “25 years strong: Innovating quality seed for Africa’s sustainable agriculture”. During the congress, AFSTA was also celebrating the 25th Anniversary of its existence, the only one of its kind in Africa, bringing […]

The National Seed Association of Rwanda (NSAR) participated in the Public-Private Dialogue on Mobilising the Private Sector for Sustainable Trade and Investment in Africa’s Agrifood Sector, held on 9–10 February 2026 at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. The high-level meeting, organised by the OECD in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the Governments […]

The Farmers Field Day (FFD), held on 5 February 2026 in Gatsibo and Nyagatare districts, was organized by the National Seed Association of Rwanda (NSAR) in partnership with AGRISEEDS Ltd, with technical support from the African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF). The event formed part of NSAR’s broader initiative to support member-led field demonstration and performance […]

The NSAR Ordinary General Assembly was held on 15 January 2026 at the Kigali Marriott Hotel, bringing together NSAR members, partners, and key stakeholders to review progress and set priorities for the year ahead. The meeting opened with welcome and opening remarks from the NSAR Chairperson and the Chief Executive Officer of the Private Sector […]

On 15 January 2026, the National Seed Association of Rwanda (NSAR) convened the Official Launch of Joint Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and the Implementation Plan, alongside the celebration of NSAR’s 10th Anniversary, at the Kigali Marriott Hotel. Held under the theme “Official Launch of the Joint Collaboration Framework & Implementation Plan with Key Stakeholders,” the […]

OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF THE PRIVATE SECTOR’S STRATEGIC ROADMAP 2030 Rwanda launches seven-year roadmap to develop the country’s seed industry. The National Seed Association of Rwanda (NSAR) in partnership with the country’s Private Sector Federation (PSF), the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM), One Acre Fund, Bank of […]