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The draft law, whose relevance was approved by Parliament on February 19, seeks to consolidate and modernise regulations governing seeds, plant health, agrochemicals and bio-inputs. File

New bill sets stage for modern, market-led farming

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

They now grow maize and soya beans.

Gatsibo: One cooperative of refugees, host community builds inclusion through agriculture

Friday, February 20, 2026

Farmers observe hybrid maize varieties during a field demonstration aimed at promoting improved seed use and cultivation practices. COURTESY.

Rwanda bets on hybrid seed to close its maize yield gap

Friday, February 20, 2026

Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Potato farmers pin hopes on biotech varieties

Monday, February 16, 2026

Potato farmers inspect their crops in Gataraga Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

New law to end ‘anyone can be a farmer’ approach, professionalise sector

Saturday, February 07, 2026

A worker carries bags of imported rice while offloading a cross-border truck at the Kigali Business Central District in Nyarugenge on December 24, 2025. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why rising farm output hasn’t cut food imports

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Maize farmers during an irrigation exercise in Kamonyi District on November 1, 2024. Photo: File.

Govt eyes major irrigation push to boost food security

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

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Milk production to rise by 135% by 2029; how it will be achieved

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Albert Nkundabagenzi demonstrates how crop residues are transformed into nutrient-rich biochar, boosting soil fertility while reducing waste. Courtesy

How organic methods helped a Ngoma farmer double yields

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

A newly constructed residential area built on land that was previously reserved for agriculture in Kinyaga, Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

How Kigali plans to protect land reserved for agriculture

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Emma Uwera, founder and Managing Director of I&J Harvest Limited, a home-grown seed company supplying maize, bean and soybean seeds to farmers across Rwanda, works in her farm in Rwamagana District. All photos by Craish Bahizi

From research plots to rural fields: How one seed entrepreneur is strengthening Rwanda’s food system

Monday, January 26, 2026

Visitors during a guided tour of Kigali Silk Factory. File

Concerns grow over underused Kigali Silk Factory

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Jean-Claude Shirimpumu, a Gicumbi District-based farmer and chairperson of the Rwanda Pig Farmers’ Association touring his farm. Photo by Michel Nkurunziza

Feed shortages, imports drive up costs for livestock farmers

Thursday, January 22, 2026

The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye, speaks to journalists after addressing senators on January 19, 2026 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).

Government prioritises efficient land use to meet food demand

Monday, January 19, 2026

The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye delivers his remarks at the launch of the partnership on Thursday January 15. Courtesy

New partnerships aim to strengthen, clean up seed supply chain

Friday, January 16, 2026

Workers sort coffee beans at a drying station in Kirehe District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Can coffee sector sustain its strongest harvest in years?

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Coffee farmer Evariste Mutibagirana and his wife harvest coffee in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District.

Coffee price rise sets stage for improved farmer incomes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

The minimum price for quality, well-ripened coffee cherries from farmers has been revised upwards to Rwf750 per kilogramme in 2026. Sam Ngendahimana

Price of coffee cherries up by 25%

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Fish production at Lake Kivu based fish hatchery in Karongi District. According to statistics Rwanda fish production rose to 52,439 tonnes in 2025, up from 48,133 tonnes in 2024, extending a steady upward trend over the past five years. Photo: Courtesy

Rwanda records steady rise in fish production

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

A farmer works in her potato plantation in Muko Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

More districts turn to potatoes as yields rise

Wednesday, January 07, 2026