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Officials pose for a photo with the winners whose projects were incubated in the Innovate for Smart Agro-Processing Hackathon on Friday, June 23. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Five innovative projects awarded in NIRDA’s smart agro-processing hackathon

Saturday, June 24, 2023
The Minister of Agriculture, Ildephonse Musafiri and the Director General of Imbuto Foundation, Sandrine Umutoni award one group during the awarding ceremony of the 15 young agripreneurs in Bugesera on Friday, June 23. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

PHOTOS: Imbuto awards 15 young agripreneurs

Friday, June 23, 2023
Kabazungu residents, Musanze Sector, attend Inteko z’Abaturage' or Citizen Assemblies which takes place every Tuesday, across the country.
Agriculture

Musanze: Farmers seek improved potato seeds to boost livelihoods

Thursday, June 22, 2023
Workers sort some potato plantation grown inside a green house in Musanze. Different experts are calling for increased adoption of modern business models in agriculture. Sam NGENDAHIMANA

A revamped agriculture sector will boost currency stability

Thursday, June 22, 2023
By using the new farming technique, farmers can improve soil health, reduce erosion, and conserve water resources, leading to higher crop yields. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Conservation agriculture: Farmers advised on ‘smart’ way to boost crop production

Tuesday, June 20, 2023
The development of 60 million litres for the Government of Rwanda’s fuel strategic reserves (Rusororo), in Gasabo District, was allocated Rwf13.5 billion. Photo by Sam Ngenda
Economy

Eight key projects to be funded under Rwanda’s Rwf5tn budget

Monday, June 19, 2023
Aimé Abizera, the Sales Director at Canal Plus and Jackie Mutesi, the Executive Director of Kula Project, shake hands after signing the agreement on Friday, June 16. Dan Kwizera
Featured

Canal Plus, Kula Project Rwanda partner to support coffee farmers

Saturday, June 17, 2023
Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, Rwanda’s Minister of Youth (R), speaks during a panel discussion.He emphasized that it’s time for young people in agriculture to shine, be supported, and be recognised for the transformation.
Agriculture

‘Buy from Youth’: The drive to unlock potential of young farmers

Friday, June 16, 2023
Patrick Montjouridès, Senior Project Officer and Technical Lead at GEM Report. Courtesy
Education

Bridging the gaps in education: How can the African child stay in school and learn?

Friday, June 16, 2023
A woman dries coffee at a collection centre. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources issued new instructions repealing Rwanda's coffee zoning policy, which was first implemented in 2016. Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture

Govt repeals coffee zoning policy

Friday, June 16, 2023
While fertilizer prices have declined somewhat since the start of the year, they remain exorbitantly high for most small farmers around the world.

The Fertilizer Conundrum

Friday, June 16, 2023
Workers packaging fresh green beans for export at Garden Fresh Packhouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

EAC rolls out campaign to boost agri-exports

Thursday, June 15, 2023