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Cocoons on rearing bed. Silk yarn is produced by reeling cacoons together. (Jean Nepo Ndikumana)
Business

How silk farming is transforming lives of farmers, textile sector

Monday, February 08, 2016
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EDITORIAL: Citizens should embrace modern sustainable agricultural practices

Wednesday, December 23, 2015
The Speaker of the East African Legislative Assembly, Daniel Kidega (L), and the Minister for Natural Resources, Vincent Biruta, prepare a seedling for planting in Gatsibo during Umuganda on Saturday. (All photos by Michel Nkurunziza)

EALA urges fair climate deal at Paris conference

Sunday, November 29, 2015
Mukagasangwa (right) and some of her workers inspect one of the many gardens she owns. (Peterson Tumwebaze)
Business

Gicumbi widow earns millions from growing climbing beans

Monday, November 02, 2015
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The African breadbasket

Saturday, October 17, 2015
Minister Musafiri (C) and Mayor Mukasonga (R) plant maize to launch the first farming season for Nyarugenge in Kinyinya Sector on Tuesday. (Steven Muvunyi)

Farmers urged to embrace modern practices

Wednesday, October 14, 2015
The 49-year- old has also started a passion fruit farming business and looks forward to becoming a successful business man in Gicumbi.
Business

How a former fuel pump attendant turned into a millionaire farmer

Monday, October 12, 2015
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Kayonza targets over 63,000ha for crop production

Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Agriculture is still considered a risky sector by the financial industry, a situation that has affected its growth. (Net)
Business

Insurance sector challenged to support agriculture sector

Monday, August 31, 2015
Rugira used his passion for agriculture to develop a sustainable mixed farming enterprise in Musambira, Muhanga. (All photos: Shamim Nirere)
Business

Muhanga farmer tames nature, reaps big from commercial agriculture

Monday, August 31, 2015
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Business

Modern farmers should harvest rain water for irrigation - Rugira

Monday, August 31, 2015
Nishimwe (right) with a fellow community freelance guide. The duo is part of a larger group that has helped ease pressure of demand for guides at Akagera. (Photos: Sarine Arslanian)
Business

How safari tourism is impacting communities around Akagera National Park

Monday, August 24, 2015