Beneficiary Testimonials
Hear from farmers whose lives have been transformed by smart irrigation technology
"Before this system, I would spend 4-5 hours every day carrying water to my vegetables. Now the irrigation happens automatically, and I can focus on other farm activities. My tomato yield has doubled, and I'm using less than half the water."
Claudine Mukamana
Vegetable Farmer, Bugesera District
"The most impressive thing is how the system knows exactly when my maize needs water. During last year's dry spell, farms around me suffered, but my crops stayed healthy. The solar pump means I don't spend money on fuel anymore."
Jean-Baptiste Niyonzima
Maize Grower, Nyagatare District
"As a young farmer, I appreciate how I can control everything from my phone. The app tells me exactly what's happening in my fields. My bean production has increased by 45%, and I've expanded my farm because I can manage more land with less effort."
Alice Uwamahoro
Bean Farmer, Kirehe District
Impact Story: The Nyagatare Women's Cooperative
The Nyagatare Women's Cooperative, comprising 28 women farmers, was one of the first groups to adopt our smart irrigation technology in March 2023. Prior to implementation, the cooperative struggled with inconsistent water access, spending up to 30% of their income on diesel for pumping water during dry periods.
After installing solar-powered drip irrigation systems across their 5-hectare vegetable farm, the results were transformative:
The cooperative has since expanded their operation to 8 hectares and now serves as a demonstration site for other women's farming groups in the region. They've used their additional income to invest in cold storage facilities and establish direct market connections with hotels in Kigali.
"This technology has given us control over our future. We no longer fear drought, and the time we've saved is now used for value addition and marketing our produce."