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Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year, in Rwanda. On February 21, 2024, the country enacted legislation governing biosafety, aimed at ensuring the safe handling, transfer, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) food in the country.
Agriculture

Six things to know as Rwanda promulgates GMO law

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Workers sort new cassava varieties at a RAB station in Huye District. Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to ensure they are handled, transferred, and used safely. Photo Courtesy
Law

Rwanda finally passes law on GMOs: What next?

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
A farmer suspends maize cobs on a wooden structure to sun-dry in Mushikiri Sector, Kirehe District. Rains hindered maize drying efforts of farmers in the current harvest season, leading to adjustments in prices that were set on January 19, 2024 (courtesy)
Agriculture

Unusual rains impact maize prices in Rwanda

Sunday, February 25, 2024
Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean-Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, during the interview on Friday, September 23. Olivier Mugwiza
Environment

Govt to reclaim ‘undeveloped land’ in industrial parks

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
A Farmer weeding in an Irish potato garden. Use of pesticides in treating potato disease could stop the decline in bee population and help increase honey production. Photo Courtesy
Agriculture

Genetically modified potatoes could address honey crisis – scientists

Monday, February 19, 2024
Residents in the area, call for action on the matter and urge local authorities to address the increasing baboon population in Nyagatare.
Environment

Nyagatare: Residents concerned over baboon threats in the city

Friday, February 16, 2024
Engineer Adil Hassan Abdelmagid Mohamed busy at his fast food restaurant. Photos by Willy Mucyo.
Africa

VIDEO: Sudanese refugees on finding life in Rwanda, exploring business opportunities

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Kigalians on walkways of the newly revamped Nyandungu wetland. The 121 hectares wetland was rehabilitated to become Ecotourism Park. Courtesy

Regeneration of wetlands – it’s the spirit of Rwanda, isn’t it?

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Forty-eight-year-old Josepha Bamusabire during the interview. Photos by Dan Kwizera
Health

Empowered and thriving: One woman’s enduring journey with HIV

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
A past exhibition showcasing Made in Rwanda products in Stockholm, Sweden. Net photo
Music

How Rwandan diaspora is promoting Gakondo to the world

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
A view of a reservoir that helps in irrigation at the ongoing construction activities of some infrastructure at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub. Developed to cater for the country’s food security needs and to increase the exportation.
Economy

7 firms to invest over Rwf50bn in Gabiro Agribusiness Hub

Friday, February 02, 2024
Ramesh Moochikal, CEO of Africa Improved Foods, speaks to journalists on Tuesday, January 30. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Africa Improved Foods to expand to three more countries

Wednesday, January 31, 2024