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The European Cooperative for Rural Development (EUCORD) is a Brussels based non-profit organization.

The European Cooperative for Rural Development (EUCORD), formally registered as “Coöperatieve EUCORD U.A.”, is a Brussels-based non-profit organization incorporated under Dutch Cooperative Law. EUCORD was created in 2003, and operates as an autonomous non-profit organization in more than 20 countries. EUCORD is affiliated with Winrock International and ICCO Cooperation.

29/09/2026

The European Union in Rwanda, represented by Programme Officer Alex Bill Mugayi, visited District to assess the PROFARM project’s progress and discuss challenges and opportunities with stakeholders.

The team was welcomed by Mr. Rusiribana, Vice Mayor in charge of Economic Development in Ruhango District. The team visited investments at three cooperative, including a maize dryer for post-harvest handling and aflatoxin elimination, a solar-powered irrigation system, and greenhouses for the production of high value crops.

All parties expressed appreciation for the progress made and the strong collaboration among partners. It was recommended to accelerate the remaining activities and the setup of new infrastructure if possible, maintaining close monitoring of all participating cooperatives to ensure long-term sustainability and scalability, and continuing the transition to market-oriented agriculture.

18/08/2026

With support from the European Union in Rwanda funded Kungahara/PROFARM project implemented by EUCORD and Rural Development Initiative-RDI, the KOTURWI Cooperative in Ruhango District, more than doubled its maize productivity, from 1.5 to 3.5 tons per hectare.

However, higher production brings new post-harvest challenges. To protect the cooperative's hard work, the project built a 50-ton metallic maize dryer to reduce post-harvest losses, prevent aflatoxin contamination and boost farmers’ confidence when negotiating fair prices with buyers.

The project is contributing to higher yields, safe crops and improved livelihoods for Rwandan farmers.

02/07/2026

The Sunflower (Ibighwagari) Project continues to create lasting opportunities for farming communities in 🌻 🇷🇼. We are happy to see that cooperatives like the Jyambere Muhazi cooperative are strengthening their livelihoods through increased income, improved nutrition, and greater resilience.

Thank you to , whose funding support makes these positive changes in Rwandan agriculture possible.

01/07/2026

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30/06/2026

As the PROFARM project funded by the reached its midterm, we are proud to see tangible results emerging across the Ruhango, Burera, and Gicumbi districts in . We see clear progress toward improved food security, better nutrition, higher incomes, and more resilient, climate-smart, and sustainable farming systems 🌱🇷🇼.

📌Key results:
• Increased production and sales of maize (22%), beans (31%), vegetables (24%), and sunflower (29%).
• 49 cooperatives accessing loans worth 59,000 EUR.
• 3 greenhouses with solar-powered drip irrigation systems installed.
• 3 x 50-ton capacity maize dryers constructed to reduce post-harvest loss
• 32 contracts signed linking sunflower producers to processors.
• Strong uptake of climate-smart agriculture practices, including improved seeds (97%), crop rotation (75%), ISFM (66%), and mulching (55%).
• Improved food availability and dietary diversity.
• Women represented 80% of adopters of sustainable agriculture practices.

Special thanks to the 's for its funding support and to our co-implementing partner, the Rural Development Initiative (RDI), for its commitment to this project. We also thank the Rwandan District authorities, especially the Vice Mayors in charge of Economic Affairs, who play a key role in the project’s implementation.

During the remainder of the project, will support cooperatives on year-round greenhouse use, along with training on record keeping and financial management.

24/06/2026

Last Friday, the SMART Potato project, funded by the Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture (ETA) Activity and implemented by EUCORD, organized a Farmers Field Day in 🇪🇹 🧑‍🌾.

After signing a contract farming agreement with PepsiCo, the Ezegezea Cooperative cultivated the Gudane potato variety on 20 hectares, marking a milestone achievement. EUCORD’s yield assessment estimates the cooperative will harvest 420 tons of from these plots.

The event brought together +100 participants, including representatives from the Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture, PepsiCo, local Agricultural Offices, and ETA. Key stakeholders such as the Development Bank of Ethiopia and Holeta Research Center also attended.

The Ezegezea Cooperative thanked EUCORD and ETA for their support in capacity building, access to improved inputs, on-field technical guidance, and market linkage with PepsiCo.

Advisor to State Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia, Professor Ali Mohammed and Head of Gurage Zone Administration Ato Leca, emphasized the importance of end-to-end value chain development, farmer production clusters and farming contract arrangements. They recognized EUCORD and Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture for advancing agricultural strategies which are aligned with the Ethiopia’s government development agenda.

We look forward to continue working with cooperatives and stakeholders to develop the potato value chain in Ethiopia 🇪🇹.

12/06/2026

As we near the end of the in , we want to thank our incredible team whose dedication and hard work have made the impactful results possible.

We are especially proud to see taking on key roles in a sector where they are often underrepresented, demonstrating the value of -inclusive agricultural development.

Special thanks to who supported this innovative project, and to for their interest in testing this same innovation in our joint .

04/06/2026

From 12–15 May in Podor, Senegal, the Blé Irrigué Sénégal (BIS) project held a 4-day training for wheat producers, technicians, and farmer leaders in the Senegal River Valley.

Implemented by in collaboration with ISRA and Sunublé, and funded by , the training focused on cooperative management, wheat quality, safe pesticide use, and improving access to markets.

The project aims to strengthen producer cooperatives and support a sustainable local wheat value chain.

With results that continue to strengthen impact:
👨‍🌾 2,000+ producers supported
🌾 Yields reaching up to 7 ton/ha
📈 Direct impact on food sovereignty and producers’ incomes

Special thanks to Amadou Diouf and Magatte Ndoye for their leadership and commitment within EUCORD to strengthening the local wheat sector in Senegal.

You can read more about this project in the following article by LeSoleil: https://lesoleil.sn/actualites/economie/ble-irrigue-au-senegal-le-programme-mise-sur-les-cooperatives-pour-consolider-la-filiere-au-senegal/

04/06/2026

Du 12 au 15 mai à Podor, au Sénégal, le projet Blé Irrigué Sénégal (BIS) a organisé une formation de 4 jours destinée aux producteurs de blé, techniciens et leaders paysans de la vallée du fleuve Sénégal.

Mis en œuvre par @ en collaboration avec ISRA et , et financé par , ce programme de formation s’est concentré sur la gestion coopérative, la qualité du blé, l’utilisation sûre des pesticides, et l’amélioration de l’accès aux marchés.

Le projet vise à renforcer les coopératives de producteurs et à soutenir une chaîne de valeur locale du blé durable au Sénégal.

Avec des résultats qui continuent de renforcer l’impact:
👨‍🌾 Plus de 2 000 producteurs soutenus
🌾 Des rendements atteignant jusqu’à 7 ton/ha
📈 Un impact direct sur la souveraineté alimentaire et les revenus des producteurs

Un remerciement particulier à Amadou Diouf et Magatte Nyode pour leur apport et leur engagement au sein d’ EUCORD dans le renforcement du secteur du blé au Sénégal.

Vous pouvez en savoir plus sur ce projet dans l’article suivant du LeSoleil : https://lesoleil.sn/actualites/economie/ble-irrigue-au-senegal-le-programme-mise-sur-les-cooperatives-pour-consolider-la-filiere-au-senegal/

12/05/2026

The project, implemented by EUCORD and RDI under the Program funded by the EU Delegation in , installed solar-powered irrigation systems with six cooperatives in Burera, Gicumbi, and Ruhango districts.

The systems provide year-round irrigation, reducing reliance on erratic rainfall and supporting continuous production of high-value crops. Farmers were selected based on active engagement, strong cooperatives, and commitment to maintain the systems. The initiative is expected to improve food security and nutrition, increase incomes, and promote environmentally sound farming practices.

The selected cooperatives will serve to showcase the benefits of solar irrigation to neighboring cooperatives. Cooperatives will establish a revolving fund to maintain the systems and replace spare parts, ensuring long-term sustainability.

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