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First vineyard estate set to launch, boosting agritourism growth

Saturday, April 25, 2026

As a result of increased investment, fish production, mainly tilapia, has risen from 31,465 metric tonnes in 2019 to 52,439 metric tonnes in 2025.

Private investment fuels tilapia boom in Rwanda

Monday, April 20, 2026

Pig farmers during a guided tour at Muyumbu pig breeding farm in Rwamagana district on May 11, 2021. File

Ban on pig trading as African swine fever hits Bugesera, Rusizi

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

A worker feeds fish at Kivu Choice’s first-ever 30-metre-diameter aquaculture cages on Lake Kivu in Nyamasheke District on Friday, May 9. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Victory Group raises $15m to boost tilapia production in Rwanda, Kenya

Monday, April 13, 2026

Some properties owned by Dutere Imbere Murundi Cooperative that brings together 1,914 farmers cultivating about 330 hectares of rice, with an average seasonal output of 1,800 tonnes. All photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Kayonza farmers demand second reservoir after flood losses

Monday, April 06, 2026

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Rwf26bn in onion exports as new facilities aim to halve post-harvest losses

Saturday, April 04, 2026

Farmers harvest their chilli plantation in Nyagatare District. Michel Nkurunziza

New facilities to improve chilli handling, reduce waste

Friday, April 03, 2026

Senators follow Minister Ndabemeye's presentation on Wednesday, April 1. courtesy

Senators question move to allow Rwanda Medical Supply to import veterinary drugs

Thursday, April 02, 2026

The Minister of Agriculture told the senators that the government plans to increase the number of cattle artificially inseminated more than sixfold from 120,000 to 741,274 annually by the 2027-2028 financial year. Photo Sam Ngendahimana

New plants, drones to power cattle breeding expansion

Thursday, April 02, 2026

A poultry farmer Nyirabagwiza feeds her chickens. The Minister told Senators that the government will address rising animal feed prices by expanding distribution outlets, increasing storage capacity, boosting maize and soybean production and strengthening feed quality regulation. File

Agric minister talks efforts to curb rising animal feed prices

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

The 10 facilities are expected to serve more than 400,000 smallholder farming households across key agricultural zones. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Cold-chain revamp to benefit 400,000 farming households

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Agriculture accounted for the largest share of employment, taking in 44.4 per cent of the workforce, up from 43.7 per cent in the same quarter of 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Farming leads Rwanda's modest job growth in Q1

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Phelomene Mukamusoni, a resident in Ruhango district, access to funds from CDAT project, improved her potato multiplying business. The project granted her with Rwf 70 million.

CDAT project fuels smallholder farmers’ growth into agribusiness investors

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Beef cattle at Gako Farm in Bugesera District. Photo: Courtesy.

Brazilian investor takes over Gako beef plant operations

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

A milk collection centre in Nyagatare. Courtesy

New dairy board set to streamline milk industry

Monday, March 23, 2026

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PHOTOS: Consumers, farmers get a taste of new cassava varieties

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Lawmakers have raised concerns about inadequate drying and storage facilities for maize that are undermining efforts to cut post-harvest losses. Olivier Mugwiza

Lack of drying facilities affecting rice, maize harvest: MPs

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Some of the layer chickens at Gikomero Poultry Farm in Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

Rwanda’s poultry boom: How can momentum be sustained?

Thursday, March 05, 2026

A pineapple farm in Sake Sector in Ngoma District where farmers use irrigation. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura

Ngoma farmers push for irrigation to unlock Lake Sake’s potential

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva has been summoned by the Senate to explain government plans to address persistent challenges in the livestock sector. File

Senate summons PM over issues in livestock sector

Tuesday, March 03, 2026