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The tomato produce that were grown in a green house at Murindi in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Agriculture

Why urban farming matters in Kigali

Thursday, August 22, 2024
The New Times

The growing need for parametric insurance in Africa

Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Irrigation increased by around 50 per cent from 48,508 hectares in 2017 to 72,912 hectares in 2024.
Agriculture

How Rwanda's 2018-24 strategic agriculture transformation plan fared

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Participants and the officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on August 14.
Featured

FEATURED: FAO project to boost financial literacy, capital for MSMEs in agribusiness

Friday, August 16, 2024
Some residents who spoke to The New Times about their expectations to the new Members of Parliament. Courtesy
Politics

Citizens have their say on 5th Chamber of Deputies

Thursday, August 15, 2024
Clementine Mukeka, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Her Royal Highness Princess Lindiwe, Eswatini Minister of Home Affairs, sign an agreement on visa exemption for holders of diplomatic and service passports. PHOTO: VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Africa

Rwanda, Eswatini sign four cooperation agreements

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Agri-scientists work in Irish potato multiplication centre in Kiningi in Musanze District.
Agriculture

Top Rwandan crops on track to be 'genetically modified'

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Rwanda Defence Force officer and residents during a tree planting exercise on the banks of Sebeya river in the Congo-Nile Divide region in Rubavu District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda secures $39m to restore Congo-Nile Divide

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze visits rice farmers in Rurambi marshland in Bugesera District in 2023. The newly initiated Rwanda Food Commodity Board aims at purchasing produce directly from farmers and its mission is to ensure national food security by making staple foods available and affordable. Courtesy

Key insights on the proposed 'Rwanda Food Commodity Board'

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Small-scale farmers in Rutsiro District are witnessing high productivity following the restoration of Bitenga marshland. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Climate-resilient assets improve food security in Rutsiro

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
In 2023 Rwanda received the Overall Best Performer award in the 3rd Biennial Review of the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) during the awards ceremony that was held in Lusaka, Zambia. Photos: Courtesy
Agriculture

Inside Rwanda's CAADP implementation strategy

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Farmers sort their rice produce at Bugarama rice farm. Rwanda Food Commodity Board” will be purchasing produce from farmers and also help them afford agro-inputs. File
Agriculture

Rwanda mulls agency to purchase produce from farmers

Sunday, August 04, 2024