Summary: This table presents plot-level data on farming practices from Season C (July - September 2024) of the 2023/2024 Seasonal Agricultural Survey (SAS) conducted by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda. Each record represents a specific agricultural plot and the practices applied to it by the farming household during the reference season. The table includes information on soil erosion status, anti-erosion measures, land consolidation, use of mechanical equipment, hired labour expenditure, and irrigation practices such as techniques, water sources, and related costs.
Geographic Coverage: National coverage across Rwanda, including all provinces and districts, capturing agricultural practices in both rural and peri-urban areas.
Time Period: Season C of the 2023/2024 agricultural year, covering the period from July 2024 to September 2024.
Frequency: Seasonal (three times per year: Seasons A, B, and C)
Population/Units: Agricultural plots managed by small-scale and large-scale farming households in Rwanda.
Key Variables: Soil erosion status, anti-erosion practices, land consolidation, machinery use, hired labour costs, irrigation methods, water sources, and irrigation-related expenses.
Purpose: The table is designed to support analysis of land management practices, resource use, and investment in agriculture at the plot level, contributing to evidence-based decision-making in the agricultural sector.
Data Quality Notes: The data reflect reported practices at the plot level for surveyed households and may not fully represent all farming activities nationwide. Coverage and reporting may vary across regions and respondents.
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Geographic Coverage: National coverage across Rwanda, capturing agricultural activity in all provinces and districts. Data are collected from both rural and peri-urban farming contexts and allow for subnational disaggregation.
Time Period: The survey covers the agricultural year 2023/2024 across three growing seasons. Season A ran from September 2023 to February 2024, Season B from March to June 2024, and Season C from July to September 2024. The SAS is conducted annually, with each year's report consolidating data from all three seasons.
Frequency: Seasonal (three times per year: Seasons A, B, and C)
Population/Units: Small-scale and large-scale agricultural farms operating within Rwanda during the reference agricultural year.
Key Variables: Crop production and yield estimates, land use by type (seasonal crops, permanent crops, permanent pasture), improved seed use, organic and inorganic fertilizer use and anti-erosion practices all disaggregated by season.
Purpose: The SAS aims to provide timely and updated agricultural statistics to support national planning, food security monitoring, and evidence-based policy decisions. The data are used to track progress on Rwanda's agricultural development programmes and inform strategies aligned with national development priorities.
Data Quality Notes: All reported input and practice rates reflect the share of surveyed farmers and may not represent the full national farmer population. Coverage and response rates may vary across seasons and regions.
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