Enhancing Farm-to-Market Linkages through Agri-Hubs Development

Agricultural Value Chain Development

Project Overview

This project aimed to facilitate sustainable economic development in rural areas by strengthening farm-to-market systems. IBC implemented strategic Agri-hubs to support smallholder farmers with access to processing facilities, logistics, and direct market access.

Impact

Improved market access for over 2,000 smallholder farmers
Reduced post-harvest losses through better storage and processing
Increased farmer incomes through direct market linkages
Enhanced agricultural value chain efficiency and transparency
Strengthened farmer cooperative capacity and governance

Project Details

Duration

2021–2023

Location

Rwanda

Client

Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI)

Challenges Addressed

Limited access to processing and storage facilities for smallholder farmers

Weak linkages between rural producers and urban markets

Lack of quality control and standardization in agricultural products

Insufficient transportation and logistics infrastructure in rural areas

Our Services

Designing and establishing cooperative-led Agri-hubs

Developing infrastructure for cold chain and transportation logistics

Promoting agricultural trade facilitation

Training in market-ready quality control standards

Monitoring the impact of improved linkages on household incomes