b"Fair Planets team works on the ground, not only in the field, but in the market as well.Rwanda is characterized by a wide range of agro-climatic conditions with 10% is the number ofdiverse cultural and farming practices. Agriculture is an important basis for the smallholder farmerscountry's socioeconomic structure and has a major influence on all the other 10 % worldwide that have economic sectors, Haran says. The farming system at small scale farmers' access to seeds with level is mostly traditional and managed with simple production technologies traits to withstand and the average yield of the major crops is very low.drought, increase yieldsWith high-quality seeds developed for more diverse conditionsthink and improve nutrition.drought resistance, disease tolerance and higher yieldHaran believes the project will be able to find suitable varieties to increase local farmers produc-96% of smallholder familiestivity and income. But, its not solely focused on the environmental conditions. Some of it has were able to improve their 96 % nutrition with additionalto do with the regulations and openness of the Rwandan government. income from Fair PlanetsThe Rwandan government is eager to apply innovations and up to now, teachings, according toaccess to high-quality seeds has not really been addressed by the government Hebrew University. or by international aid organizations, Haran adds. During a recent meeting with Gerardine Mukeshimana, Rwanda Minister of Agriculture, she expressed 45% of those smallholderthe importance of collaboration on the seed system and extension services, to help smallholder farmers to be successful in their farming activities.45 % farmers used the That means, theres an eagerness present to help get farmers the best inno-additional income to send their children to school.vations they need to improve their livelihoods. Finally, the last reason Haran sees Rwanda as a wonderful opportunity for the project was due to its export opportunities. Currently, Rwanda is exporting some agriculture produce to their neighbor, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)only a portion of the land in DRC is arable and cultivated. 32/ SEEDWORLD.COMINTERNATIONAL EDITION 2023"