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Workers sort fresh chilli for export at NAEB in Kigali. Rwanda’s horticulture exports increased by 29.1 per cent to reach slightly over $75 million (approx. Rwf104 billion) in 2023-2024, File

Rwanda’s horticulture exports rise by 29%

Tuesday, January 07, 2025

Doreen Karehe sorts her strawberry plants in one of the greenhouses in which she does juicy strawberries farming in hydroponics in Mayange Sector, Bugesera district. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

A look back at Rwanda’s agri-biotech uptake, drought and rice turmoil

Wednesday, January 01, 2025

Fishermen on the shores of Lake Ruhondo, which straddles Burera and Musanze districts in Northern Province. Photo Courtesy

New fish species point to adaptability in Burera, Ruhondo Lakes

Monday, December 30, 2024

Workers reeling silk filaments at the Rwanda Silk Processing Factory.

Rwanda, UK firm in talks to revitalise local sericulture sector

Friday, December 27, 2024

Workers sort avocadoes for exports at NAEB warehouse. The government of Rwanda will plant a total of 240,000 avocado seedlings on 800 hectares. File

Government to scale production of avocados, mangoes

Thursday, December 26, 2024

A farm facilitator helps Jeannette Gahongayire tend to her jackfruit trees in Murama, Kayonza District.

Kayonza: How irrigated fruit farming transformed livelihoods in a drought prone region

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Rwanda is set to reduce post-harvest losses in the country’s maize value chain by improving storage and drying facilities. Courtesy

Rwanda boosts maize drying, storage facilities to cut post-harvest losses

Saturday, December 14, 2024

Officials during the groundbreaking event to construct the post-harvest centres in Kigali on Tuesday, December 10. Courtesy

New project promises to cut 20% of chili, onion harvest loss

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

A fish farmer feeding his fish in Rubavu District. File

Rwanda moves to boost research in aquaculture, cut fish imports

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

A technician producing potato seeds under the partnership between RAB and CIP. Courtesy

Soil testing tech could boost Rwanda’s Irish potato production by 20%

Monday, December 02, 2024

Members of KOBAKU maize farmers cooperative are calling for a helping hand in setting up post harvest facilities in their area. Photos: Emmanuel Nkangura.

Nyagatare: Maize farmers call for increased post-harvest investment

Wednesday, November 27, 2024

A wheat farmer inspects her plantation in Burera District. File

How can Rwanda’s near-extinct traditional food crops be salvaged?

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Prudence Sendarasi, the mango and avocado farmer speaks to journalists during a media tour in Ntyazo Sector, Nyanza District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Fruit farmers seek insurance coverage

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Chicken, eggs, avocados, carrots, and broccoli. The World Bank has pointed to a shift in consumption among Rwandan residents, from a diet rich cereals and beans to one consisting of more livestock-sourced products, horticulture, and processed foods and beverages. Internet Photo

Experts weigh in on Rwanda’s domestic food demand outlook

Friday, November 22, 2024

The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka. File

Educated youth urged to lead agricultural transformation

Thursday, November 21, 2024

A tomato farmer packages his produce for the market. Rwanda's agricultural sector continues to lag behind regional averages, with productivity levels three to six times lower than those of the most productive neighboring countries. Photo Courtesy

How Rwanda can boost agricultural productivity

Friday, November 15, 2024

Telesphore Ndabamenye, RAB's Director General says Rwanda is reducing dependence on rain-fed agriculture.

Experts warn against reliance on rain-fed agriculture

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Nine Rwandan private exporters, through the Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Wagura Amasoko project, recently received new refrigerated trucks. Photo Courtesy

Rwanda targets $2bn from agric exports in 5 years

Monday, November 11, 2024

A veterinarian conducts artificial insemination at the former ISAR Rubona farm. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources announced that key veterinary services would be provided by private operators under the ‘Veterinary Sanitary Mandate’ Scheme, with government oversight. on July 25 Courtesy

Artificial insemination: Five common factors hindering cattle conception

Saturday, November 02, 2024

A veterinarian conducts artificial insemination at the former ISAR Rubona farm. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources announced that key veterinary services would be provided by private operators under the ‘Veterinary Sanitary Mandate’ Scheme, with government oversight. on July 25 Courtesy

Four ways Rwanda plans to increase cow conception rates

Saturday, November 02, 2024