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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

Russia-Ukraine crisis presents challenges for Rwanda, EAC but there’s a silver lining

Wednesday, July 06, 2022
The New Times

How is Rwanda faring in agricultural bio-technology?

Monday, June 27, 2022
Farmer Evariste Mutibagirana harvests banana in his plantation in Karenge Sector in Rwamagana District. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Tracing the origins and role of bananas in the Rwandan culture

Tuesday, May 10, 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
The New Times

We must go the organic way to solve the toxic pesticide challenge

Wednesday, January 12, 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
Employees work in a green house multiplying seeds in Musanze District. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Only 18% of youth in agriculture use agri-tech innovation; survey

Monday, December 27, 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