Kamonyi District – Three women’s cooperatives in Kamonyi, ITUZE Kigese, COEPOKA Kayenzi, and DUHARANIRUBUZIMA Gatwa, are currently undergoing specialized training in organic farming with the aim of promoting sustainable agricultural practices that protect soil health and boost productivity.
The training focuses on holistic agriculture practices that encourage farmers to adopt environmentally friendly and resource efficient methods. Among the techniques being introduced are conservation agriculture through zero tillage, soil mulching, improving water holding capacity, maintaining soil moisture, transforming organic waste into compost, as well as the benefits of intercropping and crop rotation. Participants are also learning the importance of planting in rows with adequate spacing to maximize yields.
Through organic farming training, women in Kamonyi are gaining skills to protect the soil, increase harvests, and secure sustainable incomes for their families
Speaking during the sessions, trainers emphasized that these practices not only safeguard the environment but also directly contribute to improved harvests and better household incomes. “We are equipping women farmers with skills that will enhance their productivity while ensuring the land remains fertile for future generations,” one Bellyse DUSABIMANA,one of the project technicians highlighted.
The long term benefits expected from this initiative include strengthened environmental resilience, higher agricultural output, and improved livelihoods for members of the participating cooperatives. For many women in Kamonyi, this training represents an opportunity to secure both food and income sustainability for their families.
By learning sustainable practices such as mulching, composting, and zero tillage, women cooperatives in Kamonyi are restoring soil health for lasting productivity
This is part of the GUHANGA IBISHYA BIRAMBYE project, whose main objective is strengthening rural women’s cooperatives for production, networking, and fair trade promotion in Kamonyi District. The project is implemented by ARDE/KUBAHO and UGAMA, in partnership with Medicus Mundi Álava.
