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An Aerial view of the ongoing construction activities of some infrastructure at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Nyagatare District. Developed to cater for the country’s food security needs and to increase the exports, so far eleven investors are set to start carrying out commercial farming on 4,000 hectares in April 2023. Courtesy

Rwanda identifies investors for Gabiro Agribusiness Hub

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Some chia seeds packed in sacks in Akenes and Kernels Ltd warehouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone (Photo by Dan Gatsinzi)

Chia seeds revenue to dip as sale is disrupted

Monday, January 16, 2023

During a week-long campaign aimed at sensitizing dairy farmers to increase milk production dairy farmers have been urged to shift from traditional farming to business oriented farming in Eastern Province. Courtesy

Farmers urged to exploit milk market in Eastern Province

Sunday, January 15, 2023

Agric specialists work in a crop multiplication center in Musanze District. Farmers have raised the need of the new crop varieties that can cope with drought, diseases, pests, and floods. Sam Ngendahimana

Rwanda looks to mobilise $24m for climate friendly crops

Friday, January 13, 2023

Workers sorting new cassava varieties that were multiplied at RAB station in Huye. RAB has already Confined trials for GM cassava and potato to grow the varieties that can resist on pests. Courtesy

Scientists push for GMO seeds as pests threaten crops

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Residents of Rubavu during a tree planting activity around Sebeya River, which remains the leading river still bringing more waste in Lake Kivu and cause water pollution. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Over 90,000 trees to be planted on Lake Kivu shores

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Minister of Agriculture Gerardine Mukeshimana during a guided tour of Nasho Maize plantation in Eastern Province. The maize production target by 2024, was 2.94 tonnes per hectare. File

Why agriculture still falls short of set targets

Sunday, January 08, 2023

Farmers trying to salvage some of their rice produce that had been washed away by floods in Nyagatare District in 2020. The government is set to inject Rwf25 billion in subsidising agriculture insurance scheme in the next five years. File

Govt to inject Rwf25bn in agriculture insurance

Sunday, January 08, 2023

Workers sort insects at the commercial plant for insect-based animal feed in Bugesera District on September 5, 2022.
According to Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board, black soldier flies have 70 per cent of proteins needed in the feed for chickens, pigs and fish. Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.

Black soldier flies ‘prove to lower cost of livestock feed’

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

Food stuff vendors interact with clients at Nyarugenge Market in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rice prices soar as commodity supply is disrupted

Sunday, January 01, 2023

Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation. Farmers say that drought took its toll on crop production, estimating that overall, maize produce is expected to drop by 40 per cent as a result.

2022: A year of ‘firefighting’ in agriculture

Sunday, December 25, 2022

Legislators and officials from FAO pose for a group photo during the 4th General Assembly of the Eastern Africa Parliamentary Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition on Thursday, December 8, 2022 in Kigali (courte

MPs decry limited agriculture budget as hunger rises in Africa

Thursday, December 08, 2022

Yves Ndayisenga, Chief Finance Officer of Akenes and Kernels Ltd explaining about proper chia seed handling on October 24. Dan Gatsinzi

Chia farmers wary of fresh court cases against embattled investors

Thursday, December 08, 2022

Chia seeds produce at Akenes and Kernels warehouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone. (Photo by Dan Gatsinzi)

Chia seed auction halted as dispute rages

Thursday, December 08, 2022

Tomatoes grown in a greenhouse where drip irrigation technology is used for efficient water management and better crop growth, in Gasabo District, Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Govt urged to leverage agric technologies to feed growing population

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

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Can avocado become a key export for Rwanda?

Monday, November 28, 2022

Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Gerardine Mukeshimana. Courtesy

No proof investors’ money went into chia farming - Mukeshimana

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Piles of chia seed sacks kept in Akenes and Kernels store at Kigali Special Economic Zone on October 24. Dan Kwizera

Govt reassures farmers amid chia seed auction saga

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

A fruit farmer looks at her avocado plant in Nyamagabe District. According to Kigali City Mayor, at least 285, 805 fruit trees will be planted in schools so as to boost the school feeding programme. File

City of Kigali embarks on fruit planting to boost school feeding

Monday, November 21, 2022

Sacks of chia seeds at the Akenes and Kernels's warehouse at Kigali Special Economic Zone (Photo by Dan Gatsinzi)

New twist in chia seed dispute as farmers want auction halted

Monday, November 21, 2022