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A view of a maize plantation farm that was hit by hailstorms in Karongi District.
Agriculture

How farmers are managing post-harvest losses amid heavy rains

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Residents wade through a flooded street in Rubavu District in May 2023. Rwanda is expected to receive wetter-than-normal conditions during the March to May rainy season. Courtesy
Environment

Regional forecaster predicts heavy March-May rains for Rwanda

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Inside a vegetable show room. On Monday, new regulations came into force in Britain banning daytime TV and online adverts for the so-called junk foods.

Why go to the supermarket, when you can go to the local market for food

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Workers sort newly developed cassava varieties that were multiplied at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board's Rubona station in Huye. Courtesy.
Agriculture

Farmers decry shortage of quality seeds

Sunday, January 04, 2026
Workers sort newly developed cassava varieties that were multiplied at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board's Rubona station in Huye. Courtesy.
Agriculture

New biotech hub to drive disease-resistant crops

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Canisius Kanangire, the Executive Director of African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF).
Agriculture

AATF boss on Rwanda’s GM banana drive, Africa’s agri-biotech future

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Workers sort fresh avocado fr export at Souk Farm. The firm grows avocados and process them into oil. Courtesy
Economy

20 green companies seek Rwf5bn to boost circular food economy

Monday, October 06, 2025
Participants learn how the newly launched tool operates during the workshop. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

UR develops IoT–AI-based monitoring system for cassava value chain

Thursday, August 28, 2025
The Minister of National Unity and Civic Engagement, Jean-Damascène Bizimana, together with other officials, joins Kayonza residents during a past Umuganura celebration in Kayonza District. File photo

Not just sorghum: What’s Umuganura in our time?

Friday, August 01, 2025
Antoine Niyigena, a resident of Rukara Sector in Kayonza District, who is an agripreneur.
Agriculture

How a young agri-preneur returned from Israel to modernise avocado farming in Rwanda

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Maize production was estimated at 481,246 tonnes, marking a 5 per cent decrease compared to Season A of 2024.
Agriculture

Cassava production rises as maize sees decline

Monday, June 02, 2025
Traditional medicine was an integral part of Rwandan culture since time immemorial, serving as a primary source of healthcare for many, especially in rural communities.Courtesy
Health

The resurgence of traditional medicine in Rwanda and its impact on healthcare

Tuesday, April 01, 2025