Rwanda: How Farmers Are Managing Post-Harvest Losses Amid Heavy Rains

Rwanda: How Farmers Are Managing Post-Harvest Losses Amid Heavy Rains

For Olivier Nyabyenda, a farmer in Karambo Village, Butare Sector, Rusizi District, the heavy rain is always a source of worry. Two weeks ago, a heavy hailstorm swept through his 25 acres of cassava trees and left his family facing poor food access.

How farmers are managing post-harvest losses amid heavy rains

For Olivier Nyabyenda, a farmer in Karambo Village, Butare Sector, Rusizi District, the heavy rain is always a source of worry. Two weeks ago, a heavy hailstorm swept through his 25 acres of cassava trees and left his family facing poor food access. “After the hailstorm stopped, we faced a food shortage,” Nyabyenda said, looking over his damaged cassava and yams. “Our way of life has been disrupted.” Nyabyenda’s experience is common across Rusiz…