This document summarizes a study assessing soil suitability for irrigated agriculture in pilot sites in Rwanda. Soil samples were collected from four sites and analyzed for their physical and chemical properties. The main constraints to crop production were found to be low soil fertility, with soils being strongly acidic and low in nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and cation exchange capacity. Land quality ratings were assigned for factors like slope, soil moisture storage capacity, drainage, and fertility. Based on these ratings, land suitability classifications were determined for each site for smallholder irrigation of common crops. Recommendations included applying fertilizers to improve soil fertility and consulting local stakeholders on appropriate crop choices for irrigation.
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