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A farmer displays soya bean. Low soya supplies have affected Mount Meru operations. The plant has, subsequently, closed part of its production unit. (Timothy Kisambira)
Business

Shortage of soya bean threatens cooking oil manufacturer

Monday, January 26, 2015
The Nase14 cassava variety was acquired from Uganda and officials said tests were carried out on it to confirm it was disease-free and resistant. (Jean Pierre Bucyensenge)

Sigh of relief for farmers as govt begins distributing disease-free cassava variety

Sunday, January 25, 2015
Kanimba (L) and Banks sign paperwork yesterday. (T. Kisambira)

Canadian firm acquires licence, to grow stevia plant on 1,000 hectares

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
A maize demonstration farm. Use of fertilisers and micronutrients is key to ensure food security.
Business

Farmers acquire fertiliser application techniques

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Farmers inspect maize drying on racks in the field. Improved produce handling could reduce wastage.
Business

Agric ministry moves to enhance post-harvest handling to reduce losses

Monday, January 19, 2015
Rwanda is among the countries with the highest average yield for rain fed spring wheat production worldwide. (File)

Wheat stems to be transformed into construction bricks

Sunday, January 18, 2015
Farmers prepare land for planting in the Eastern region. Govt plan to buy produce has encouraged farmers to produce more. (File)

Govt to cushion farmers against low prices

Saturday, January 17, 2015
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Sustainable food and agriculture for Rwanda

Thursday, January 15, 2015
Workers prepare to transport cassava tubers. Root and tuber crops are key to ensure food security. (File)
Business

Govt, FAO partner to improve cassava, potato production and marketing

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Honey being packaged after extraction in Huye District. (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)rn.

Modern beehives help meet honey demand

Monday, January 12, 2015
An agronomist inspects Josephine Kayiganwau2019s tomato garden.
Business

Retiree reaps big from greenhouse farming

Monday, January 12, 2015
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Minister assures inmates on court decisions

Friday, January 09, 2015