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Nyirabarera in front of her house that is under construction. The farmer has embraced hillside terracing (right). She grows maize, Irish potatoes and beans. / Peterson Tumwebaze
Business

How hillside farming turned Nyabihu farmer into a millionaire

Monday, May 01, 2017
Farmers prepare to transport cassava leaves to a collection centre. / Donata Kiiza
Business

Rulindo firm looks to turn Rwanda’s isombe into major export product

Monday, May 01, 2017
Pesticide spraying to fight against armyworms in Kirehe District. / Courtesy

Rwanda is food secure despite fall armyworm – Minister Mukeshimana

Thursday, April 27, 2017
Farmers on a field study in a rice paddy. Commercial-oriented and modern agriculture is expected to boost output, incomes. (Courtesy)
Business

Private sector roots for market-driven agriculture to maximise gains

Tuesday, April 25, 2017
A researcher explains genetic resources conservation process in Genebank at Rubona research center. / Nadege Imbabazi

Experts urge African nations to increase science funding

Monday, April 24, 2017
RDF personnel and Kicukiro residents spray pesticide in a maize plantation in Niboye Sector to fight armyworm on Thursday. / Courtesy

RDF steps up fight against armyworm

Thursday, April 20, 2017
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EDITORIAL: Minagri should strengthen our preparedness against pests

Thursday, April 20, 2017
Rwanda Defence Forces and Rwanda National Police have joined the fight against Fall Army Worms to protect farmers across the country. (File)
Letters

Why have we been caught off-guard by armyworms?

Thursday, April 20, 2017
A bunch of bananas now costs Rwf10,000, while a kilo is at Rwf350. / (Appolonia Uwanziga)
Business

Irish potato, banana and cassava prices continue upward trend

Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Rwanda Defence Forces and Rwanda National Police have joined the fight against Fall Army Worms to protect farmers against maize loss caused by the pest. (Courtesy photos)

Joint bid to save farmers from crop ravaging armyworms

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Rice farmers on a field study. Farmers in COMESA bloc do not access quality seeds which has affected output. / File
Business

Call to harmonise seed regulatory framework in COMESA region

Monday, April 17, 2017
Ruzibiza explains how the technology for his computerised greenhouse works in Rulindo District. / Courtesy

How Ruzibiza is dealing with the effects of climate change to boost productivity

Sunday, April 16, 2017