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Delegates at the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies that began in Kigali, under the theme “NextGen Ag-tech Solutions for Africa’s Farmers” on Monday, June 9. Courtesy

Experts: Digital solutions developers must prioritise farmers’ needs

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (Centre), Minister of Agriculture Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe (R) and Canisius Kanangire, Executive Director of the African Agricultural Technology Foundation(L) among other participants at the agricultural tech conference in Kigali, on Monday, June 9, 2025. Courtesy

Major agric meet in Kigali discusses improving farmers' access to technologies

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

A fisherman in Kayonza district casts his net into a still lake, pulling in a silvery catch with practiced hands.

Why Akagera National Park is running a fish farm in Kayonza

Monday, June 09, 2025

Potato farmers in Gataraga Sector, Musanze District have reported high harvest following the adoption of new varieties. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Improved potato seeds boost production in Musanze

Monday, June 09, 2025

A view of Detroit Dark Red Beetroot farm, one of the varieties that Jean Pierre Munyemana grows Rubavu and Nyabihu districts in the Western Province. Courtesy

Farmers see a bright future in beetroot

Wednesday, June 04, 2025

Maize production was estimated at 481,246 tonnes, marking a 5 per cent decrease compared to Season A of 2024.

Cassava production rises as maize sees decline

Monday, June 02, 2025

Eric Rwigamba, the State Minister for Agriculture and Animal Resources delivers his remarks at the closing ceremony of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2025. Courtesy

Africa’s prosperity tied to modernizing agric food systems, says Minister Rwigamba

Sunday, June 01, 2025

Cows are fed at Kayonza-based farm in Eastern Province. File

Dairy farmers can use music to boost milk production – expert

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Officials pose for a photo at The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2025. All photos by Dan GATSINZI

Experts explore sustainable dairy production at major meet in Kigali

Friday, May 30, 2025

Minister Bagabe visited the cattle breeding centre in Brazil

Rwanda to import Brazil's Girolando cattle breed to boost milk yields

Friday, May 30, 2025

Members of Twisungane cooperative work in their potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze. Sam Ngendahimana

Social protection, agric budget drops not good for economy – lawmakers say

Tuesday, May 27, 2025

A chili farm in Muvumba valley in Nyagatare District. Currently, chili farming in the Kagitumba swamp covers just seven hectares. However, with government and private sector support, the cooperative plans to expand production to 100 hectares in the coming years. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura

Nyagatare: Chili farmers seek subsidies to scale up production

Sunday, May 25, 2025

A view of Rusumo Power Plant in Kirehe. The Rusumo plant is set to supply electricity to Mpanga and Mahama irrigation schemes in Kirehe District. File

Rusumo power plant to supply electricity to key irrigation schemes

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The uptake of hybrid maize seeds among farmers is set to increase considerably by 2030. Courtesy

Hybrid maize production expected to increase 20% by 2030

Monday, May 19, 2025

Visitors during a guided tour of Tuzamurane Cooperative rice plantation. Rwanda plans to expand its rice cultivation area by an additional 2,000 hectares, from 35,167 hectares in 2024 to 37,167 ha in 2025. File

Govt set to increase rice farming by 2,000ha in 2025

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

Public satisfaction with agricultural services in Rwanda reached 61.5 per cent during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Courtesy

Lawmakers push for faster agric mechanization and input delivery

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Workers pack fresh avocados for export at NAEB warehouse in Kicukiro. According to the latest Labour Force Survey by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) published on April 28, findings show that 43.7 percent of the employed population worked in the agriculture sector in the first quarter of 2025. File

Agriculture dominated Rwanda’s job market in quarter one of 2025

Monday, April 28, 2025

Rwanda’s annual rice imports surged from 417,862 tonnes in 2023, to 508,852 tonnes in 2024 – implying a 21 per cent rise. Courtesy

Rwanda’s rice imports top $300m: Will local farmers cash in?

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

A view of a vegetable farming facility that uses aquaponics system. Photo: Courtesy.

Can aquaponics transform farming in Rwanda?

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Tens of cows in modern dairy farming at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub. Courtesy

AgriHubs to power Rwanda’s food future

Thursday, April 10, 2025