AGRA and Oath Africa Partner to Advance Soil Health and Agricultural Productivity in Rwanda
Kigali, 3 August 2026, AGRA and Oath Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration aimed at improving soil health, enhancing agricultural productivity, and increasing the incomes of smallholder farmers in Rwanda.
The partnership will expand farmers' access to Oath Soil Life (OSL), a microbial inoculum technology, while supporting farmer training, data generation and monitoring, and advocacy for regenerative agriculture practices.
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to accelerating the adoption of climate-smart, sustainable farming solutions that restore soil fertility, improve crop yields, and build resilient food systems.
Speaking after the signing ceremony, Jean Paul Ndagijimana, Country Director of AGRA Rwanda, described the partnership as an important milestone in advancing Rwanda's agricultural transformation.
"This Memorandum of Understanding may be a simple document, but it represents a bold and ambitious vision. As a country with limited arable land, Rwanda must produce more from less. Together with our partners, we are committed to helping farmers increase productivity, improve their incomes, and create dignified and rewarding opportunities that attract more young people into agriculture," he said.
Dr. Sunita Pitamber, Chief Operating Officer of Oath Africa, noted that the partnership is already delivering results, with implementation activities underway, including the training of 120 lead farmers and agronomists.
"We are proud to partner with AGRA to accelerate the adoption of innovative soil health solutions in Rwanda. Together, we can equip farmers with practical technologies that restore soil fertility, boost productivity, and create lasting economic opportunities for farming communities. This partnership is about delivering measurable impact where it matters most on farmers' fields," she said.
Through the partnership, AGRA and Oath Africa will work to scale innovative soil health technologies, strengthen farmer capacity, and promote regenerative agricultural practices that improve productivity while safeguarding natural resources. Particular emphasis will be placed on empowering young farmers and supporting climate-resilient agricultural systems that contribute to Rwanda's long-term food security and economic development.
By combining AGRA's expertise in agricultural systems transformation with Oath Africa's innovative soil health technologies, the partnership aims to help Rwanda's farmers produce more from limited land, improve livelihoods, and advance a more sustainable and inclusive agri-food system.
