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Kolyang Palebale, President of Pan African Farmers Organization (PAFO). Courtesy

Research, innovation key to sustainable Agriculture in Africa-Experts

Thursday, May 18, 2023

Farmers drying maize produce at a collection center in Rwamagana. East African Business CounciL, revealed that there is a need to urgently devise ways to ensure food security in the region. File

EABC discusses regional food insecurity response plan

Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Fishermen in Lake Kivu head to fishing sites during evening hours. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.

Govt moves to address shortage of professionals in aquaculture

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Potato farmers weed their plantation in Muko Sector ,Musanze District. According to Minister of Agriculture in order to address concerns such as food security and high inflation, the agriculture sector has been allocated Rwf154.8 billion for the upcoming fiscal year. Sam Ngendahimana

Agriculture budget shrinks, raising concerns over food security

Tuesday, May 09, 2023

50 projects selected in Imali Agribusiness Challenge were presented in front of a panel of judges composed of experts on May 4 at CENETRA Hotel - Kabuga.

30 innovative agribusiness projects pre-selected for funding

Thursday, May 04, 2023

Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, while presenting to both chambers of Parliament the Budget Framework Paper and Medium Term Budget on Wednesday, revealed that agriculture sector output is expected to increase by 4 percent this year up from 2 percent growth registered in 2022. Courtesy

Rwanda looks to double agric growth rate

Thursday, May 04, 2023

Bonnette Ishimwe at her farm in Kirehe.

'I never thought I'd be a farmer': University graduate on venturing into ‘green gold’ business

Monday, May 01, 2023

Howard Buffet irrigation project in Nasho, photo Kirehe District

How technology has made Kirehe district food secure

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

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Inside Rwanda’s plan to make avocado a major export crop

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Rwandan startup Green promoter emerged the winner during last year’s competitions and scooped $30,000 cash prize.

Rwandan startup turning waste into animal feed tipped for top global prize

Thursday, April 13, 2023

A view of Nasho Solar-powered irrigation Project that was established to boost productivity. According to a study, by 2050, there will be no less than 12,433 km² of agricultural land in Rwanda. Courtesy

Agriculture land ‘must be protected’ to feed increasing population

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Some of chickens that were distributed to the beneficiaries. Each beneficiary received 10 chickens, the breed is chosen and resistant to severe diseases that has proved increasing wealth for poor rural women. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Rearing small livestock lifts over 1,000 Gicumbi residents from poverty

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Kenyan President William Ruto and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame tour Rwanda Institute of Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera District, on April 5. Courtesy

Kagame, Ruto tour Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture

Wednesday, April 05, 2023

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presents to Parliament, both chambers, the government efforts for agriculture sector transformation and food security on Monday, April 3. Courtesy

PM outlines four projects to boost Rwanda agric sector

Tuesday, April 04, 2023

Workers sort some potato plantation grown inside a green house in Musanze. Different experts are calling for increased adoption of modern business models in agriculture. Sam Ngendahimana

Experts call for increased use of modern business models in agric

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Coumba Sow, FAO Representative in Rwanda during the interview. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.

FAO boss on Rwanda’s journey to achieving food security

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

The Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze addresses delegates during the launch on March 20. Courtesy

New €5m initiative to tackle food safety, plant health

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Some of the 157 members of Tuzamure Umusaruro wa Kawa cooperative drying coffee at the washing station drybedsin Rukara sector, Kayonza District. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura

Kayonza: Coffee growing boosts financial freedom for women

Thursday, March 23, 2023

Farmers work in their tomato plantation in Musanze. File

$30m project seeks to secure markets for smallholder farmers

Thursday, March 16, 2023

A tomato farmer packaging his production for the market. File

Agricultural economist on ‘best’ farming model for Rwanda

Wednesday, March 15, 2023