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A unique “coworking space” for farmers in drought-stricken Rwanda will soon offer local growers a sustainable way to produce crops.
Agriculture accounts for a third of landlocked Rwanda’s GDP (opens in a new tab) but relies on rainfall and suffers low levels of productivity.
The unique site, including its purpose-built water source and an energy network, was designed by Israeli precision irrigation pioneer Netafim (opens in a new tab) and built in cooperation with the government, which provided $50 million in funding.
Netafim manufactures irrigation equipment. Netafim pioneered drip irrigation with technology from Technion alumnus Rafi Mehoudar.
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Discover Rwanda's Gabiro Agribusiness Hub, a unique initiative to boost food security and sustainability for local growers.
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