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Women farmers pose for a photo after completing one-year course in coffee producing and processing. (Stephen. Rwembeho)

More women take up coffee growing

Saturday, February 07, 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
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Rwanda, Ethiopia hailed for embracing quality bean varieties

Monday, February 02, 2015
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Business

Farmers urged to embrace commercial agriculture

Wednesday, January 28, 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
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
Kanimba (L) and Banks sign paperwork yesterday. (T. Kisambira)

Canadian firm acquires licence, to grow stevia plant on 1,000 hectares

Wednesday, January 21, 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
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
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Sustainable food and agriculture for Rwanda

Thursday, January 15, 2015
Workers prepare to transport cassava tubers. Root and tuber crops are key to ensure food security. (File)
Business

Govt, FAO partner to improve cassava, potato production and marketing

Tuesday, January 13, 2015