On May 7, 2025, the Annual Statutory Congress Meeting of the Ingabo Farmers’ Syndicate was successfully held at the Lucerna Hotel in Muhanga District, Southern Province.
The meeting brought together General Assembly members from various districts to review key achievements, outline future goals, and strengthen collaboration for farmer empowerment and agricultural development. Key highlights of the gathering included:
- Introduction of staff, including new members of the SCORE Project
- Review of the 2023 General Congress Report
- Presentation of the 2024 Activity Report
- Unveiling of the 2025 Action Plan
- Discussions on collaborative strategies focused on advancing farmer empowerment…
In his opening address, the Chief Executive Officer of the Ingabo Farmers’ Syndicate, Mr. François Xavier MBABAZI, expressed his gratitude to all attendees for their participation. He emphasized the importance of sharing information about modern farming techniques and accessing improved seeds to boost yields. Mr. MBABAZI encouraged members to embrace innovation, diversify crop production beyond cassava, and promote various agricultural value chains for a more transformative farming approach.
The Deputy Chairperson of the Syndicate and Guest of Honor, Mr. Jean Pierre HABIMANA, expressed his joy at the successful organization of the meeting. He urged members to strengthen their engagement with grassroots farmers and support cooperative development. He highlighted the importance of working closely with financial institutions to increase farmers’ access to resources and improve their economic well-being.
Mr. HABIMANA also acknowledged the efforts of all those involved in organizing the event, applauding their dedication and calling on all members to serve as role models in their communities. He encouraged them to seek accurate information and actively share it with others.
During the meeting, participants were also urged to promote the adoption of Zai Pit technology among cassava farmers. This innovative, climate-resilient technique has proven highly effective, increasing cassava yields from 14 tons to 50 tons per hectare compared to traditional farming methods.
