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Inside Zamura Feeds firm that processing the agricultural production. Courtesy

Reducing Africa’s food imports 'hinges on effective value chain, sustainable tech'

Wednesday, August 24, 2022

The agriculture sector is struggling to attract interest from financial institutions and other key players. Courtesy.

Can new initiative save ailing agriculture sector?

Monday, February 25, 2019

Researchers, farmers and officials from RAB and other partner organisations inspect the new varieties grown by a farmer in Musanze District. Ru00e9gis Umurengezi.

Farmers get new Irish potato varieties

Thursday, November 22, 2018

Blaise Pascal Shyaka feeds piglets at his farm in Muhanga. Photos/Joan Mbabazi.

Muhanga budding agripreneur reaps dividends from pig rearing

Monday, October 01, 2018

The livestock sector is projected to make significant contribution to the Gross Domestic Product over the next five years . File photo.

Government seeks to revamp livestock industry with Rwf250 billion strategy

Monday, October 01, 2018

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Ngoma mulls over pineapple processing plant to cushion farmers against losses

Monday, October 01, 2018

Non- traditional exports are increasingly raking in more revenue from exports. Courtesy

Rwanda’s agricultural exports grow by 44% to over Rwf447b

Friday, September 21, 2018

The four-day summit was attended by over 2800 delegates from all across the world. Courtesy.

Agriculture summit closes with investment commitments

Monday, September 10, 2018

Rabbits at Manirakizau2019s Impano Rabbitry Company enjoy fodder grown using hydroponics, a method of growing plants without soil, but which uses a nutrient rich water solution.

The untapped potential of rabbit farming in Rwanda

Tuesday, September 04, 2018

Theophile Uzayisenga uses mechanization to double harvest by exploiting idle land. Michel Nkurunziza

Young farmer makes fortune from exploiting land using mechanisation

Monday, September 03, 2018

Cooking oil in different quantities. Joan Mbabazi

Emerging entrepreneur finds value in pumpkin seeds

Monday, September 03, 2018

Ankle bracelets are giving farmers a wealth of data about cows. Net photo.

Ankle bracelets are giving farmers a wealth of data about cows

Sunday, September 02, 2018

EAC Deputy Secretary General Christophe Bazivamo at an event in Kigali. File.

EAC to engage youth in agriculture

Friday, August 31, 2018

One of the maize seed varieties. Net photo.

Over 2,000 tonnes of maize seeds set for distribution

Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Genuine Pesticides for crop farming are also produced in Rwanda By Sopyrwa a subsidiary of Horizon Group. Sam Ngendahimana.

Unlicensed agrochemical dealers to be shut down

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Over 100,000 people will benefit from the support. Sam Ngendahimana.

Over 100,000 Rwandans to benefit from AfDB agriculture project

Monday, August 20, 2018

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Agriculture practices and support: Changing with reality

Monday, August 20, 2018

Akinwumi Adesina. Net.

AfDB chief calls for emerging agriculture technologies to optimise output

Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Workers of Rwanda Trading Company washing coffee. Sam Ngendahimana.

How farmers set up coffee washing station from Rwf1,000 contributions

Monday, August 13, 2018

Niyoyita poses for a photo. All photos / Joan Mbabazi.

Medical student dabbling in bee farming shares entrepreneurial lessons

Monday, August 13, 2018