The Economy of Rwanda
Farming, Coffee, Tea and Land
Small farms produce food and export crops like coffee and tea, and land reforms and crop policies aim to raise yields.
Farmers are the majority of workers.
Exports
Coffee and tea are top agricultural exports.
Consolidation
The government encourages farmers to group plots and grow selected crops to raise yields.
Inputs
Subsidised fertiliser and improved seeds help productivity.
Critique
Some argue that required crop choices limit farmers’ freedom.
A washing station
Coffee cherries are processed at a local station to raise quality and price.
Ignoring the trade-off between state guidance and farmer choice
Both matter.
Key takeaways
- Coffee and tea are key exports.
- Land consolidation raises yields.
- Inputs are subsidised.
- Farmer choice is debated.
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