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Agric specialists during a seeds multiplication exercise in a greenhouse in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana

House gives draft GMO law clean bill of health

Thursday, August 03, 2023

A farmer sorts her cabbage vegetables in Muko Sector, Musanze District.Despite significant progress in producing seeds for key commodities like maize, wheat, and soybeans, Rwanda still imports all its vegetable seeds. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda looks to cut vegetable seed imports

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Gérardine Mukeshimana (courtesy photo)

Ex-Agric minister Mukeshimana appointed IFAD vice president

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

Some participants at an event in which farmers got compensation from BK Insurance for losses they incurred due to disasters, on July 28, 2023, in Gatsibo District, Eastern Province (MINAGRI).

Insurance: Compensations for Rwanda farmers’ loss reach Rwf3bn

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Uwera shows off some of her produce. All photos: Courtesy.

Office or farm? Agronomist Uwera on fulfilment that comes with doing what you love

Friday, July 28, 2023

A view of Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) in Bugesera. The President of the Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Denis Sassou Nguesso will visit the campus on Saturday, July 22. COURTESY

President Nguesso to visit Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture

Friday, July 21, 2023

An agric expert works in multiplication center in Musanze District. The government has taken a step towards regulating genetically modified organisms with the introduction of a new draft law governing biosafety. SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Rwanda introduces new biosafety bill to regulate GMOs

Monday, July 17, 2023

Thousands of chickens at ABUSOL poultry farm in Mayange Sector in Bugesera. SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Rwanda launches vaccination for chicks at hatchery

Sunday, July 16, 2023

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From maggots to money: Pioneer on the benefits of black soldier fly farming

Monday, July 03, 2023

Diane Karusisi, CEO of Bank of Kigali and Daniel Gies , Chief of Party, Feed the Future - Hinga Wunguke Activity exchange documents during the signing ceremony in Kigali on June 30. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari

BK, USAID's Hinga Wunguke Project ink deal to drive sustainable agribusiness development

Friday, June 30, 2023

The Minister of Agriculture, Ildephonse Musafiri and the Director General of Imbuto Foundation, Sandrine Umutoni award one group during the awarding ceremony of the 15 young agripreneurs in Bugesera on Friday, June 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: Imbuto awards 15 young agripreneurs

Friday, June 23, 2023

The lawmakers expressed concern about hunger in the bloc, and urged the EAC Member States to take firm action to address it during a plenary session held in Arusha on June 21. Courtesy

EAC countries challenged on meeting agric targets

Friday, June 23, 2023

Kabazungu residents, Musanze Sector, attend Inteko z’Abaturage' or Citizen Assemblies which takes place every Tuesday, across the country.

Musanze: Farmers seek improved potato seeds to boost livelihoods

Thursday, June 22, 2023

Minister for Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana addresses journalists while releasing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures for the first quarter of 2023, on Monday, June 19. Courtesy

Rwf14bn to be invested in grain strategic reserve

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

By using the new farming technique, farmers can improve soil health, reduce erosion, and conserve water resources, leading to higher crop yields. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Conservation agriculture: Farmers advised on ‘smart’ way to boost crop production

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, Rwanda’s Minister of Youth (R), speaks during a panel discussion.He emphasized that it’s time for young people in agriculture to shine, be supported, and be recognised for the transformation.

‘Buy from Youth’: The drive to unlock potential of young farmers

Friday, June 16, 2023

A woman dries coffee at a collection centre. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources issued new instructions repealing Rwanda's coffee zoning policy, which was first implemented in 2016. Dan Gatsinzi

Govt repeals coffee zoning policy

Friday, June 16, 2023

Workers packaging fresh green beans for export at Garden Fresh Packhouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish Bahizi

EAC rolls out campaign to boost agri-exports

Thursday, June 15, 2023

A tomato farmer arranges his production for the market. Photo: File

Effort to reduce post-harvest losses gets boost

Wednesday, May 24, 2023

A view of a flooded maize plantation in Nyabihu District on May 3. Floods and landslides destroyed the livelihoods of some farmers. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Disasters: Agriculture recovery needs over Rwf9 billion

Monday, May 22, 2023