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Women sort coffee beans in Maraba last year. (File)

Maraba coffee farmers buoyed by new drive to boost output

Monday, January 26, 2015
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
A famer in Ruhango District checks on his maize barn in 2013. (File)

Farmers grumble after Minicom sets common price for maize

Sunday, January 25, 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
Workers pick stevia leaves at a plantation in Rulindo District last year. (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)rn

Canadian firm to open stevia plant in Rwanda

Sunday, January 18, 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
Frank Ntabana (right), a mango farmer in Eastern Province, inspects the fruits. Value addition presents farmers many opportunities.
Business

Banks urged to support agro-processing industry

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
An agronomist inspects Josephine Kayiganwau2019s tomato garden.
Business

Retiree reaps big from greenhouse farming

Monday, January 12, 2015
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We have to fix our education systems, not just the ranking

Saturday, January 10, 2015