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IMF chief Lagarde starts a three-day official visit to Kigali today. (Net photo)

Good policies pay off, visiting IMF managing director Lagarde says of Rwanda

Sunday, January 25, 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
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Rwandan, German food scientists join hands

Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Mukubu contributes during the dialogue in Kigali. (Courtesy)
Business

PSF, govt discuss next financial year priorities

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
A panel discussion at a past Davos Summit. (Net)

Kagame in Davos for World Economic Forum

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
A farmer harvests cassava. Concerted efforts are needed to support small-and-medium entrepreneurs and farmers.
Business

FAO expert roots for small farmers, agro–dealers

Monday, January 19, 2015
The wreckage of the boat that capsized in Nyabarongo river. Boat transport on the river has been temporarily suspended following the accident. (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

Residents decry economic isolation after Nyabarongo boat accident

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