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Tea farmers harvest crops in Gicumbi District, where they say agricultural planning has improved thanks to accurate, locally tailored weather forecasts from a community-managed meteorological station.
Agriculture

How tea farmers are using local weather data to boost productivity

Thursday, July 31, 2025
An agronomist sorts seedlings in a multiplication centre. By streamlining fragmented services into a unified platform, AMIS will ensure efficiency, equity, and real-time responsiveness. Courtesy
Featured

AMIS: Rwanda’s digital infrastructure for smart agriculture

Monday, July 07, 2025
Retired Captain Elizabeth Nyiramwiza, 76, one of the few surviving female fighters, has vivid memories of the harsh terrain and intense battles the liberators endured. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda

Where liberation began: The rise of Nyagatare District

Thursday, July 03, 2025
A drone photo shows harvesters reaping wheat in the fields in Pantang Village of Lizhuang Town, Shangqiu City, central China's Henan Province, June 4, 2025. (Photo by Li Heng/Xinhua)
Technology

China’s first fully unmanned farm boosts yields, cuts costs

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion during a high-level panel at the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies on Tuesday, June 10.
Featured

Equity Bank commits 30% of loan book to agriculture, sets new benchmark for Rwanda’s financial sector

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
PM Ngirente and former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (R) during a visit of an exhibition at the conference that was held under the theme “NextGen Ag-Tech Solutions for Africa’s Farmers.” Courtesy
Agriculture

Ngirente: Africa must leverage tech, innovation to develop agriculture

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Delegates at the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies that began in Kigali, under the theme “NextGen Ag-tech Solutions for Africa’s Farmers” on Monday, June 9. Courtesy
Agriculture

Experts: Digital solutions developers must prioritise farmers’ needs

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Veternarians conduct artificial insemination at former ISAR Rubona in Huye. A $20 million centre being set up in Huye District, Southern Province, will be a regional leader in genetic improvement for cattle production. File
Science

How new centre is set to make Rwanda regional leader in cattle genetics

Friday, May 30, 2025
Car-free days, which encourage physical activity and community health. They may seem like public health initiatives, but they also represent long-term financial savings reduced healthcare costs, better mental health.

Financial wellness: The hidden accelerator for Rwanda’s Vision 2050

Friday, May 09, 2025
Rwanda National Police traffic officers inspect air pollution of vehicles in Rwamagana District. File
Technology

AI-powered tech to enhance vehicle emissions testing in Rwanda

Monday, April 21, 2025
The government is  accelerating efforts to establish a regional satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) hub. File
Technology

Govt pushes space ambitions with new satellite hub

Monday, April 14, 2025
Agriculture remains Rwanda’s largest employer, with over 40 percent of labour market, meaning 1.8 million people. Courtesy
Agriculture

Five key areas of investment, job creation in Rwanda’s agriculture sector

Wednesday, April 02, 2025