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Farmers try to salvage their rice produce from a flooded plantation in the aftermath of heavy rains in Rwangingo Marshland in Nyagatare District on May 6, 2020. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture

Agriculture insurance scheme struggles with uptake

Friday, September 27, 2024
Rwanda’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe James Musoni hands over the donation to Zimbabwe’s Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe at the Grain Marketing Board’s Aspindale Depot in the capital Harare.
Africa

Drought-hit Zimbabwe receives food donation from Rwanda

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Residents and security officers during an irrigation exercise in Gatsibo. Rwanda’s agriculture sector is expected to achieve over 6 per cent annual growth. Courtesy
Agriculture

NST2: How govt plans to drive agriculture forward

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Workers arrange bags of sugar at Mumias Sugar Company store in Western Kenya on September 28, 2018.
Africa

Kenya bans sugar imports from outside COMESA, EAC as local production improves

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama Rusizi District. File
Agriculture

Four key issues Kampala Declaration should consider for agri-food systems

Monday, September 09, 2024
Rwamagana Solar Power Station , an 8.5MW solar power plant. File
Africa

New State of Climate in Africa Report ‘stark reminder of urgency of climate action’ – Official

Tuesday, September 03, 2024
Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Musanze District. Rwanda is getting ready to test genetically modified potato varieties resistant to late blight. Sam Ngendahimana..
Agriculture

Researchers root for agricultural biotech to tackle food insecurity in Africa

Sunday, September 01, 2024
Agronomist works in a potato seed multiplication centre in Musanze District. Rwanda is getting ready to test genetically modified potato varieties resistant to late blight. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Rwanda to begin GMO trials for potatoes by February 2025

Saturday, August 31, 2024
Rwanda sitting volleyball team during the first game against Brazil on Thursday, August 29. Courtesy

Rwanda eager to beat the odds at Paris 2024 Paralympics

Friday, August 30, 2024
The New Times
Editorial

Hurricane Beryl: Why Rwanda’s relief aid to Caribbean countries matters

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Rwanda has donated up to $1.2 million (over Rwf1.5 billion) in support of relief efforts by Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl in late June and early July. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda donates $1.2m to Caribbean countries hit by Hurricane Beryl

Monday, August 26, 2024
The New Times

The growing need for parametric insurance in Africa

Tuesday, August 20, 2024