Crop Information
Learn about different crops, their cultivation practices, and best farming techniques for Rwanda's climate.
Grains
Maize, Rice, Wheat
Vegetables
Tomatoes, Onions, Carrots
Tubers
Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes
Legumes
Beans, Peas, Lentils
Fruits
Bananas, Pineapples, Mangoes
Cash Crops
Coffee, Tea, Tobacco
Maize (Zea mays)
Rwanda's staple food crop
Description
Maize (Zea mays) is Rwanda's most important staple food crop, providing food security and income for millions of farmers. It's versatile and can be used for human consumption, animal feed, and industrial purposes.
Key Information
Scientific Name:Zea mays
Growth Period:3-4 months
Yield Potential:3-5 tons per hectare
Popular Varieties
H614H6213H628H632H633
2.5M
Tonnes produced annually
45%
Of farmers grow maize
85%
Self-sufficiency rate