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A view of Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2. File

A partnership to grow Rwanda’s green economy

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Workers carry sacks of fertilizer at Rwanda Fertilizer Company firm in Bugesera Economic Zone. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s economy grew by 8.1% in third quarter 2024

Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Rwanda is set to reduce post-harvest losses in the country’s maize value chain by improving storage and drying facilities. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda boosts maize drying, storage facilities to cut post-harvest losses

Saturday, December 14, 2024
A resident pictured looking on, on his neighboors roof which flew away due to heavy winds
Environment

Heavy rain destroys nearly 20 houses in Ngoma District

Friday, December 13, 2024
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. Courtesy
Environment

Climate shocks impede SDGs progress as Rwanda records 10,000 disasters in 8 years

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Officials during the groundbreaking event to construct the post-harvest centres in Kigali on Tuesday, December 10. Courtesy
Agriculture

New project promises to cut 20% of chili, onion harvest loss

Wednesday, December 11, 2024
A technician producing potato seeds under the partnership between RAB and CIP. Courtesy
Agriculture

Soil testing tech could boost Rwanda’s Irish potato production by 20%

Monday, December 02, 2024
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I am a feminist and proudly so, this is why

Monday, December 02, 2024
A wheat farmer inspects her plantation in Burera District. File
Agriculture

How can Rwanda’s near-extinct traditional food crops be salvaged?

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
One of the key points raised by the minister was the importance of increasing food processing industries to help lower food prices in the market.
Business

Nyagatare investment forum explores district's agribusiness potential

Friday, November 22, 2024
Hannington Namara, Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda, delivers his remarks during the engagement with agribusiness actors in Kigali on November 21.All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: How Equity Bank is unlocking Rwanda’s agri-export potential

Friday, November 22, 2024
Chicken, eggs, avocados, carrots, and broccoli. The World Bank has pointed to a shift in consumption among Rwandan residents, from a diet rich cereals and beans to one consisting of more livestock-sourced products, horticulture, and processed foods and beverages. Internet Photo
Agriculture

Experts weigh in on Rwanda’s domestic food demand outlook

Friday, November 22, 2024