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Maize cobs in the field. The farmer-to-farmer extension model is expected to boost crop production. (File)
Business

New initiative could double agric output

Monday, February 09, 2015
Workers carry bags of animal feeds at Soyco factory last week. (John Mbanda)

Lack of raw materials leaves soya plant 'idle'

Friday, February 06, 2015
A farmer in a rice garden in Gatsata, Gasabo District. (Timothy Kisambira)

Rab roots for upland rice

Friday, February 06, 2015
An ovacado nursery bed in Huye District. (JP. Bucyensenge)

Huye to invest in avocado farming and processing

Tuesday, February 03, 2015
Farmers in Ruryarya Sector in Rwamagana District till their land. (Timothy Kisambira)

Buffett Foundation commits Rwf345bn toward agric devt

Tuesday, February 03, 2015
Dr Biruta (2nd right, with cap) joins residents to plant trees in the buffer zone between a neighbourhood and Rweru wetland during the weekend. (Michel Nkurunziza)

Government to support farmers evicted from Rweru marshland

Sunday, February 01, 2015
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Business

Farmers urged to embrace commercial agriculture

Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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
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Getting industrial policy right

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
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