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Let’s close the gender gap in Agrifood systems; it will boost the global economy by USD 1 trillion

Tuesday, July 18, 2023
An agric expert works in multiplication center in Musanze District. The government has taken a step towards regulating genetically modified organisms with the introduction of a new draft law governing biosafety. SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Agriculture

Rwanda introduces new biosafety bill to regulate GMOs

Monday, July 17, 2023
An estimated 258 million people faced acute food insecurity in 2022, the highest number on record since the Global Report on Food Crises began reporting data in 2017.

A human-rights approach to the global food crisis

Monday, June 26, 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
The lawmakers expressed concern about hunger in the bloc, and urged the EAC Member States to take firm action to address it during a plenary session held in Arusha on June 21. Courtesy
Agriculture

EAC countries challenged on meeting agric targets

Friday, June 23, 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
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), animal diseases are crucial constraints in the enhancement of livestock production systems.

Zoonotic diseases and their relation to humans

Thursday, June 15, 2023
Some of 300 beekeepers and honey producers meet to discuss how to strategize and collaborate on enhancing honey productivity in Kigali on Friday, June 2. Courtesy
Business

Rwandan beekeepers unite for increased productivity, quality

Friday, June 02, 2023
A tomato farmer arranges his production for the market. Photo: File
Agriculture

Effort to reduce post-harvest losses gets boost

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Farmers drying maize produce at a collection center in Rwamagana. East African Business CounciL, revealed that there is a need to urgently devise ways to ensure food security in the region. File
Agriculture

EABC discusses regional food insecurity response plan

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
50 projects selected in Imali Agribusiness Challenge were presented in front of a panel of judges composed of experts on May 4 at CENETRA Hotel - Kabuga.
Agriculture

30 innovative agribusiness projects pre-selected for funding

Thursday, May 04, 2023
Photo: Igihe.com
Environment

International community condoles with Rwanda over flood disasters

Thursday, May 04, 2023