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Chia seeds produce at Akenes and Kernels warehouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone. (Photo by Dan Gatsinzi)

Chia seed auction halted as dispute rages

Thursday, December 08, 2022

Tomatoes grown in a greenhouse where drip irrigation technology is used for efficient water management and better crop growth, in Gasabo District, Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Govt urged to leverage agric technologies to feed growing population

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

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Can avocado become a key export for Rwanda?

Monday, November 28, 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Gerardine Mukeshimana. Courtesy

No proof investors’ money went into chia farming - Mukeshimana

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Piles of chia seed sacks kept in Akenes and Kernels store at Kigali Special Economic Zone on October 24. Dan Kwizera

Govt reassures farmers amid chia seed auction saga

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

A fruit farmer looks at her avocado plant in Nyamagabe District. According to Kigali City Mayor, at least 285, 805 fruit trees will be planted in schools so as to boost the school feeding programme. File

City of Kigali embarks on fruit planting to boost school feeding

Monday, November 21, 2022

Sacks of chia seeds at the Akenes and Kernels's warehouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone (Photo by Dan Gatsinzi)

New twist in chia seed dispute as farmers want auction halted

Monday, November 21, 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Gerardine Mukeshimana addresses 356 youth graduated in the agribusiness field at Kicukiro Stadium, on November 17. Dan Kwizera

Minister Mukeshimana urges youth to exploit agribusiness opportunities

Friday, November 18, 2022

Yves Ndayisenga, Chief Finance Officer of Akenes and Kernels Ltd explaining about proper chia seed handling on October 24. Dan Gatsinzi

Chia seed headache as pressure mounts on investors

Wednesday, November 16, 2022

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Rwanda on course to grow grapes, produce wine

Monday, November 14, 2022

They showcased a number of Rwandan products including chili, made-in-Rwanda handicrafts, avocado oil, as well as various types of coffee including instant coffee, to the Chinese market.

Rwandan instant coffee ‘promising’ on the Chinese market

Saturday, November 12, 2022

Spraying with insecticides is one of solutions recommended to kill the pests in mangoes.Courtesy

Rwanda to deploy parasitoids to fight pests in mangoes

Wednesday, November 02, 2022

A farmer sorts her beans plantation.Rwanda is offering free fertilisers to its farmer as it responds to high food prices, and drought that is threatening to cause crop production failure

Rwanda offers free fertilisers, irrigation as drought bites

Thursday, October 27, 2022

The pests, locally known as Mukondowinyana, were reported in 8 sectors of Gatsibo District.
Photo: Courtesy

Crop pest infestation in Eastern Province linked to drought

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Foodstuff vendors at Kimisagara market in Nyarugenge District. The food system involves the primary production of food, food services, consumption, and disposal. Photo: Craish Bahizi.

Rwanda to build resilient, sustainable food systems with circular business models

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Farmers weeding their potato plantation in Muko Sector Musanze District. Potato farmers will from now start paying only RwfRwf603 a kilogramme for the NPK 17-17-17, a commonly used fertiliser in potato production.Sam Ngendahimana

Govt increases fertiliser subsidies

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A farmer in his wheat plantation in Burera District. According to Janvier Gasasira, an investor who took over the factory through auction, at least $10 million are needed in financing to revive and upgrade the wheat processing facility. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Rwf10bn needed to revamp stalled wheat factory

Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Workers sorting new cassava varieties that were multiplied at RAB station in Huye. Photo: Courtesy.

Scientists banking on GM crop varieties to lift cassava industry

Monday, October 17, 2022

Workers sort sweet potatoes at a greenhouse in Musanze District. The centre has become a solution to the farmers who struggled to get good seeds. / Sam Ngendahimana

Expert makes case for agric biotechnology

Monday, October 17, 2022

A landscape picture of Mukunguri rice plantation in Kamonyi District. Rwanda is set to increase the scale of land on which rice is grown by 5,000 hectares to intensify production. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda to increase rice plantations by 5,000 hectares

Saturday, October 15, 2022