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The 2022 Africa Food Prize winner, Eric Yirenkyi Danquah, being introduced by former Nigerian president Olusegun Obasanjo on Wednesday September 7. / Dan Nsengiyumva
Agriculture

Africa Food Prize winner backs highly productive, resilient crops

Thursday, September 08, 2022
The New Times

Beans for better nutrition and attainment of the global goals

Sunday, September 04, 2022
The New Times
Business

Rwanda looks to boost wood industry with new tree species

Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Agriculture technicians work on multiplication of a new variety of Irish potato seedlings in Musanze District. Agri experts are making a case for adopting agricultural biotechnology. According to the experts, genetically modified crops produced through the use of biotechnology have much to offer in line with addressing food insecurity and the increasing production costs. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

How agricultural biotechnology could boost food security

Friday, July 22, 2022
Vincent Biruta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said that Rwanda expects to benefit from its membership to the centre through biotechnology use in the health sector such as for diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.

Rwanda joins global genetic engineering and biotech centre

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
The New Times

How is Rwanda faring in agricultural bio-technology?

Monday, June 27, 2022
Youth carry fresh pineaples from Ngoma pinapple plantation in Eastern Province. At least 20,000 youth and 15,000 women will be engaged in value-added activities related to agriculture. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Rwanda to benefit from $25m initiative for climate resilient crop varieties

Monday, May 02, 2022
A view of one of 39 houses that were totally destroyed by disasters due to heavy rains which cause strange landslides in Bushekeri Sector, Nyamasheke District on May 10.

Environment: 2021 was characterised by unusual weather conditions

Thursday, December 30, 2021
The New Times

Experts: Climate shocks eroding 1.4 per cent of Rwanda’s GDP

Friday, December 10, 2021
The majority of farmers reported Potato Bacterial Wilt disease to be the major disease constraint to potato farming. / Net photo.
Business

What are the most prevalent potato diseases in Rwanda?

Monday, November 15, 2021
The New Times

World Food Day 2021: A new momentum in transforming agri-food systems in the march to ending hunger

Saturday, October 16, 2021
Visitors observe how hydroponic technology is used to grow strawberries in a greenhouse at Eza Neza Company Ltd in Muhanga District. Currently, the firm uses hydroponic farming on 900m2. / Photo: Courtesy.

Rwanda steps up focus on hydroponic farming

Wednesday, October 13, 2021