CANDELA TECH Ltd - Sustainable Rice Farming Solutions

Revolutionizing Rice Farming in Rwanda

Sustainable solutions for higher yields, water conservation, and climate-smart agriculture

The Challenge

Rwanda's rice farmers face significant obstacles that limit productivity and sustainability

Low Productivity

Traditional methods yield only 3.5 t/ha, far below potential

Water Waste

Excessive water use in flood irrigation strains precious resources

Soil Degradation

Declining soil fertility and methane emissions from conventional farming

Limited Access

Smallholder farmers lack access to modern agricultural tools

Our Solutions

Comprehensive interventions for sustainable rice farming

Biochar Production

Biochar producing stoves for carbon sequestration, soil restoration, and clean cooking initiatives

Biochar Application

Application of biochar in rice farms for improved soil health and carbon storage

Agriculture Mechanization

Fuel-efficient power tillers for land preparation via app-based scheduling services

Solar Irrigation

Solar powered climate-smart irrigation for Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD)

Smart Communication

SMS and app-based guidance in Kinyarwanda for accessible farmer support

SRI Techniques

System of Rice Intensification, composting, and sustainable farming practices

Our Innovations

Cutting-edge techniques and technology for sustainable rice farming

Alternate Wetting & Drying

Revolutionary water management technique

30%

Water Savings

System of Rice Intensification

SRI methodology for optimized planting and care

+25-30%

Yield Increase

Smart Communication

Sensor data integrated with SMS system

80%

Usage Rate

Measurable Outcomes

Year 1 Pilot Program Results

100-150

Farmers Engaged

30% women minimum participation

+25%

Yield Increase

Through SRI implementation

30%

Water Reduction

Through AWD techniques

2-3

tCO₂e/ha Reduction

GHG emission reductions

80%

Platform Usage

Mobile platform adoption

Our Partners

Collaborating for sustainable agricultural development

Government & NGOs

  • Rwanda Green Fund
  • RAB (Rwanda Agriculture Board)
  • REMA (Rwanda Environment Management Authority)
  • National Council for Science and Technology

Local Organizations

  • COPRIBU-Abahujumugambi
  • BK TechHouse
  • Mobinet (tech partners)

Scalability Vision

From Rwanda to Regional Impact

1

Phase 1: Rwanda

Expand pilot to all national rice zones across Rwanda

2

Phase 2: East Africa

Scale across EAC rice regions including Uganda and Burundi

3

Phase 3: Monetization

Monetize carbon credits and license mobile technology platform

Get In Touch

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