Faster, smarter inspections: IITA introduced LAMP Technology to Rwanda’s cassava field inspectors

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. (2025). Faster, smarter inspections: IITA introduced LAMP Technology to Rwanda’s cassava field inspectors. Rwanda: IITA

IITA strengthens Rwanda's agricultural inspection capacities by providing cutting-edge LAMP (Loop-mediated Isothermal Amplification) technology to the Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA). This innovative digital tool empowers cassava seed field inspectors to conduct rapid, on-site diagnostic testing, dramatically reducing inspection timeframes from days to hours. The strategic collaboration between IITA, RICA, and Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB) demonstrates how partnerships can accelerate agricultural modernization and enhance food safety protocols.