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Athanase Nduwumuremyi, Coordinator of OFAB Rwanda Chapter (R) explaining about the performance of biotech cassava to Sylvia Kyeyune in Rubona, Huye District, on June 18. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda nears release of first biotech crops

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
A section of the Murindi Agri Show showcasing small-scale farming techniques, where farmers can learn practical urban farming methods. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

MPs raise concerns over urban farming, insurance gaps

Monday, June 08, 2026
Agriculture remains a key sector in Rwanda. The population is about 14 million, and agriculture contributes about 20% of GDP while employing approximately 38% of the workforce.

Why farming startups fail – and how you can avoid it

Monday, May 25, 2026
Dr Lassina Zerbo, Chairman of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, during a meeting in Kigali in 2025. File
Energy

Inside Rwanda's nuclear development ambitions

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Kinigi potato set for biotech development

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Rwanda plans to increase land under export crops from 79,409 hectares to 97,100 hectares during that period, according to government figures.
Agriculture

Subsidised insurance for greenhouse farms launched

Friday, May 08, 2026
Flying foxes holding onto a round wooden branch with their claws.

Urgent call to protect Rwanda’s bats, including critically endangered Hill’s horseshoe bat

Friday, April 17, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during AI for Impact Global South Forum”in Kigali on 21 January 2026. Courtesy
Technology

From India to Africa: What India’s public-sector AI experience offers Rwanda and the Global South

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Agriculture

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

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Carbohydrates are considered as macronutrients, mainly composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and are the main source of energy for the body, right down to cellular level. 

Know about healthy carbs

Monday, March 09, 2026
Farmers observe hybrid maize varieties during a field demonstration aimed at promoting improved seed use and cultivation practices. COURTESY.
Agriculture

Rwanda bets on hybrid seed to close its maize yield gap

Friday, February 20, 2026
Emma Uwera, a seed entrepreneur and plant breeder, works in her maize plantation in Rwamagana District on January 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Crime

Fake seeds dealers could face jail term under new bill

Monday, February 09, 2026