Strengthening Scaling of Fertiliser Recommendation Packages in Rwanda

This report assesses the scaling readiness and use of fertilizer recommendation packages integrated into Rwanda’s Smart Nkunganire System (SNS). Building on participatory innovation packaging and scaling readiness exercises conducted in 2024 and 2025, the study examines technical, institutional, and...

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Main Authors: Mudereri, B.T., Kihoro, E., Kihiu, E., Kirui, L., Benimana, G.U., Cyamweshi, A., Kayumba, J., Gatari, E.
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Language:Inglés
Published: 2025
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179857
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author Mudereri, B.T.
Kihoro, E.
Kihiu, E.
Kirui, L.
Benimana, G.U.
Cyamweshi, A.
Kayumba, J.
Gatari, E.
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Cyamweshi, A.
Gatari, E.
Kayumba, J.
Kihiu, E.
Kihoro, E.
Kirui, L.
Mudereri, B.T.
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Kihoro, E.
Kihiu, E.
Kirui, L.
Benimana, G.U.
Cyamweshi, A.
Kayumba, J.
Gatari, E.
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description This report assesses the scaling readiness and use of fertilizer recommendation packages integrated into Rwanda’s Smart Nkunganire System (SNS). Building on participatory innovation packaging and scaling readiness exercises conducted in 2024 and 2025, the study examines technical, institutional, and user-level factors influencing adoption and performance. Findings show that SNS has transitioned from a transactional subsidy platform to a data-driven, advisory-enabled system with strong national reach, while highlighting remaining challenges related to inclusivity, system integration, last-mile delivery, and long-term sustainability. The report provides actionable recommendations to strengthen user-centred design, embed gender equality and social inclusion, and support responsible and sustainable scaling of digital fertilizer recommendations in Rwanda.
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spelling CGSpace1798572026-01-16T02:06:49Z Strengthening Scaling of Fertiliser Recommendation Packages in Rwanda Mudereri, B.T. Kihoro, E. Kihiu, E. Kirui, L. Benimana, G.U. Cyamweshi, A. Kayumba, J. Gatari, E. digital agriculture soil fertility decision support sustainable agriculture This report assesses the scaling readiness and use of fertilizer recommendation packages integrated into Rwanda’s Smart Nkunganire System (SNS). Building on participatory innovation packaging and scaling readiness exercises conducted in 2024 and 2025, the study examines technical, institutional, and user-level factors influencing adoption and performance. Findings show that SNS has transitioned from a transactional subsidy platform to a data-driven, advisory-enabled system with strong national reach, while highlighting remaining challenges related to inclusivity, system integration, last-mile delivery, and long-term sustainability. The report provides actionable recommendations to strengthen user-centred design, embed gender equality and social inclusion, and support responsible and sustainable scaling of digital fertilizer recommendations in Rwanda. 2025-12 2026-01-14T23:05:02Z 2026-01-14T23:05:02Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179857 en Open Access application/pdf Mudereri, B.T.; Kihoro, E.; Kihiu, E.; Kirui, L.; Benimana, G.U.; Cyamweshi, A.; Kayumba, J.; Gatari, E. 2025. Strengthening scaling of fertiliser recommendation packages in Rwanda. International Potato Center (CIP). 25 p. https://doi.org/10.4160/cip.2025.12.008
spellingShingle digital agriculture
soil fertility
decision support
sustainable agriculture
Mudereri, B.T.
Kihoro, E.
Kihiu, E.
Kirui, L.
Benimana, G.U.
Cyamweshi, A.
Kayumba, J.
Gatari, E.
Strengthening Scaling of Fertiliser Recommendation Packages in Rwanda
title Strengthening Scaling of Fertiliser Recommendation Packages in Rwanda
title_full Strengthening Scaling of Fertiliser Recommendation Packages in Rwanda
title_fullStr Strengthening Scaling of Fertiliser Recommendation Packages in Rwanda
title_full_unstemmed Strengthening Scaling of Fertiliser Recommendation Packages in Rwanda
title_short Strengthening Scaling of Fertiliser Recommendation Packages in Rwanda
title_sort strengthening scaling of fertiliser recommendation packages in rwanda
topic digital agriculture
soil fertility
decision support
sustainable agriculture
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/179857
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