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A view of the ongoing construction activities of a Rwf13.3 billion Veterinary Laboratory Complex at the University of Rwanda, Nyagatare campus. Courtesy
Rwanda

Govt to construct Rwf13bn animal treatment facility

Tuesday, January 09, 2024
Florence Sangwa Sifa, a youth agripreneur said that 2024 is the year she hopes to grow as a young person in agri-business. Courtesy
Rwanda

2024: Rwandans share prospects, ambitions

Thursday, January 04, 2024
(L-R): CEO of OCP Africa, Mohamed Anouar Jamali, Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC), Anass Khanchoufi, Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri, Director General of Agriculture Modernisation at MINAGRI, Patrick Karangwa, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze observe fertiliser samples during the official launch of the Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant in Bugesera District on December 20, 2023.The newly launched factory has an annual capacity to blend 100,000 tonnes of fertilisers.
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s new fertiliser plant could boost agriculture

Thursday, December 21, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente meets with Dr. Anouar Jamali, CEO OCP AFRICA in Kigali on Wednesday, December 20. Courtesy
Agriculture

Moroccan fertiliser firm eyes more investments in Rwanda's agric sector

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Workers at Rwanda Fertilizer Blending Plant, at Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on December 20, 2023. The factory is due for launch on the same date. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Agriculture

Rwanda to unveil multi-billion fertiliser blending plant in Bugesera

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: How FAO Rwanda supports increased production, decent jobs for youth in agribusiness

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Cynthia Umutoniwabo, (middle), the chief executive and co-founder of Loopa was awarded Rwf 50 million as the overall winner of Hanga Pitchfest 2023. President Paul Kagame was the chief guest at the event. On the right is Achim Steiner, United Nations Development Programme Administrator. Photo: DAN GATSINZI
Technology

How local start-up is leveraging tech to transform organic waste into fertiliser

Friday, December 15, 2023
One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity

Thursday, December 14, 2023
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. RAB revealed that more 1,050 hectares will be added to the small-scale irrigation scheme using solar power next year. File
Environment

Rwanda: Phasing out fossil fuel in irrigation amid COP28 climate talks

Friday, December 08, 2023
The Lower Chamber of Parliament on December 4 passed a bill governing bio-safety, which aims to address the potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs). COURTESY
Rwanda

Parliament passes bill governing GMOs

Monday, December 04, 2023
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources, Eric Rwigamba, speaks to journalists after opening a three-day knowledge-sharing seminar for the development of the fifth Strategic Plan for Agriculture Transformation (PSTA5), on November 22, 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Agriculture

Rwigamba urges leveraging tech, innovation as Rwanda develops new agric plan

Thursday, November 23, 2023
Innocent Ndayizeye, founder of Agri-Business Eden Ltd, is among the 25 selected entrepreneurs participating in the 7th Edition of the BK Urumuri Initiative. The 30-year-old Ndayizeye's venture focuses on agriculture and animal farming. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured

Agri-business Eden, a contestant in the 7th edition of BK Urumuri Initiative

Tuesday, November 21, 2023