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Rwanda
Enabel,
through its agriculture intervention has been instrumental in transforming the
pig farming landscape in Rwanda.
The intervention has not only addressed the
insufficiency of exotic pig breeds but has also boosted productivity and
profitability for pig farmers like Peace Niyoyita.
Peace Niyoyita's journey began in 2017 as a
small pig producer with 10 pigs. Today, she is the proud owner of Ntarama Pigs
Farm, a medium-scale operation in Bugesera District. Her farm accommodates one
of seven pig breeding centres established in 2022 in a partnership between
Enabel and Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB), and it plays a crucial role in
supplying high-quality pig semen to farmers in the district and beyond.
Ntarama Pigs Farm is not just about semen
production and distribution; it's also a hub for sourcing top-quality piglets
for other producers and fattening pigs for slaughter. In addition to the
breeding centre, Niyoyita benefited from Enabel's Business Development
Services training, conducted in partnership with the National Industrial
Research and Development Agency (NIRDA) in 2023, which equipped her with the financial management and business planning skills
necessary to scale up her business and make a real difference in her community.
Niyoyita's journey is a powerful example of
how empowering women in agriculture can lead to broader social and economic
transformation:
“I conduct field visits for over 500 individuals annually,
assisting them in learning and commencing their journey into professional
breeding. Our efforts have resulted in permanent employment for eight staff
members and over 100 individuals each season. We empower women in our community
by training them to raise pigs, fostering their development and growth. This
venture is worthwhile for me, and I aspire to establish a small factory to
process and distribute high-quality pork products to the Rwandan market and
beyond!” Proudly recounts Peace Niyoyita.
Currently, Ntarama Pigs Farm produces 40 pigs
for slaughter, sources 20 piglets for other producers, and provides around 200 doses
of semen per month.
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