𝐊𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭, 𝐒𝐀𝐂𝐂𝐎𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 • @kilimoEAC(#Rwanda) and Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are developing nine tailored financial products to expand access to agricultural loans, with a focus on regenerative farming, renewable energy and agribusiness investments. • The products target financing needs across the agricultural value chain, including irrigation, dairy equipment, agricultural transport, storage, agro-processing and value addition. • Developed through a three-day workshop involving SACCOs from all 30 districts, the products are intended to help financial institutions better serve farmers and businesses whose income depends on seasonal production cycles. • Andrew Gashayija, Country Team Leader at Kilimo Trust Rwanda, said agricultural lending remains low, partly because some financial institutions lack specialised knowledge of agribusiness opportunities and viable business models. • The initiative also seeks to promote renewable-energy solutions for irrigation, livestock water supply, agro-processing and post-harvest management, while encouraging farming practices that protect soil and the environment. Read more: newtimes.co.rw/article/39687…