Fertilizer for Farmers in Rwanda

RWACOF (Sucafina in Rwanda)

In concert with our sustainability partner, the Kahawatu Foundation, RWACOF invests heavily in GAP training and in initiatives to increase farmer livelihoods. We focus on boosting income and profitability for our partner farmers through annual bonuses and by facilitating bank accounts. Read more.

The Challenge: Soil Infertility

• Many farms experience depleted soil and falling yields, leading to lower incomes.
• Traditional chemical fertilizers do not work well in Rwanda as most soils in coffee growing areas lack binding agents.

Our Approach: Fertilizers  

Through partnerships with consultants and local governments, we created an organic fertilizer tailored to the specific needs of Rwandan soils. 

•  At Sucafina’s facility in Bushenyi, fly larvae transform mucilage and food waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer.
• Fertilizer is distributed at cost to farmers within our network.
• The protein-packed larvae can also be processed into animal feed, increasing food security for local farming families.

How to Get Involved

It costs US$5 to produce and distribute a 25kg bag of fertilizer. Farmers need approximately 8 bags of this fertilizer for their land each year.

Contributions can be added as price per lb/kg or in lump sums. Speak with your trader about the best way for you to contribute.