Maize

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "Maize" (2546 articles)
Rwanda is promoting late-afternoon pesticide application and modern beekeeping practices to curb pesticide-related bee deaths
Rwanda

Safeguarding bees: How Rwanda is protecting pollinators from pesticides

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
A worker sorts plastic waste at SIBO Engineering Company, one of local companies that deal with plastic waste recycling.
Environment

Six innovative solutions addressing plastic waste in Rwanda

Thursday, June 05, 2025
A liquiefied Petroleum Gas shop at Remera. Senators have raised concerns over Rwanda's reliance on sourcing cooking appliances outside of the country, calling it unsustainable.File
Economy

Senators call for action to curb reliance on cooking appliance imports

Thursday, June 05, 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
Gardens for Health International has equipped district agriculture officials, sector agronomists, local leaders, and farmer facilitators with practical skills to scale up nutrition-sensitive agriculture. Craish Bahizi
Featured

Burera: Gardens for Health International scales up nutrition-sensitive agriculture

Wednesday, May 28, 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
Agriculture

Nyagatare: Chili farmers seek subsidies to scale up production

Sunday, May 25, 2025
A community outreach activity was held in the affected village, where residents joined local leaders in repairing damaged roofs. Eight homes were repaired and materials for 15 additional houses were distributed
Environment

Ngoma: Authorities emphasize need for disaster preparedness

Saturday, May 24, 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
Agriculture

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
Agriculture

Hybrid maize production expected to increase 20% by 2030

Monday, May 19, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo at the Demo Day. The Demo Day was also a celebration of the broader IGNITE Challenge journey, with ventures from the 2022 and 2023 cohorts showcasing their growth and the impact.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: IGNITE Challenge 3.0 Demo Day celebrates innovations empowering refugee livelihoods

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Children with Shisha Kibondo, a maize-soya fortified blend enriched with vitamins and minerals, is one of the tools in Rwanda’s fight against child malnutrition. File
Health

Govt has invested Rwf54bn in fortified food since 2018

Monday, May 12, 2025
Conservative management offer the best optional treatment for constipation. Courtesy

Conservative management offer the best optional treatment for constipation

Friday, May 09, 2025