Samenvatting

The coffee is the main cash crop grown in Rwanda, especially in the Gakenke district where the research has been conducted. Coffee is farmed mostly by smallholder farmers on plots of less than one hectare. Coffee production in Rwanda has grown in recent years, and prospects for a better income pushed farmers to produce high-quality Arabica coffee along with other crops for family consumption. The study aims to generate knowledge with the intention to the recommendations.