The Draft Law Governing Plant Production aims to modernize Rwanda’s legal framework for crop production in order to support food security, agricultural transformation, and economic development. It responds to the need for a more up-to-date and coherent law that reflects current national priorities, including Rwanda Vision 2050 and the National Agriculture Policy.

The draft law recognizes that existing legislation on seeds, agrochemicals, and plant health was adopted before major policy changes in agriculture and no longer fully supports Rwanda’s long-term goals. It therefore brings key aspects of plant production into one legal framework to make the sector easier to regulate, implement, and develop.

The law introduces a legal framework for farming, promotes the professionalization of farmers, and creates more room for private sector participation in agricultural services. It also revises provisions on seeds and plant varieties, strengthens quality control and certification, and updates plant health and plant protection measures in line with international standards.

Overall, the draft seeks to create a stronger legal foundation for a modern, market-oriented, and technology-driven agriculture sector that can improve productivity, attract investment, and contribute to national food security.

• Modernize the legal framework governing plant production in Rwanda.
• Support food security by strengthening the legal basis for agricultural production.
• Align the law with national priorities, including Rwanda Vision 2050 and the National Agriculture Policy.
• Consolidate plant production rules into a more coherent and accessible legal framework.
• Promote farmer professionalization through a clearer legal framework for farming activities.
• Encourage private sector participation in agricultural services, including inspection and service delivery.
• Strengthen regulation of seeds and plant varieties to improve quality, certification, and market oversight.
• Improve plant health and plant protection measures in line with international standards and obligations.
• Enhance enforcement mechanisms by introducing clearer offences and penalties.
• Support agricultural investment and competitiveness through a more modern and predictable regulatory environment.