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The New Times

EDITORIAL: Post-harvest losses need to be tackled urgently

Monday, October 08, 2018
Tomatoes are some of the perishable commodities that farmers are selling at a giveaway price fearing they can rot. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Losses in horticulture produce stir up interest in value addition

Sunday, October 07, 2018
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente welcomes Gilbert Houngbo, President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) at his office yesterday. IFAD has increased its investment in Rwanda from $45m t

IFAD to invest $53m in Rwanda’s agricultural sector

Sunday, September 09, 2018
The New Times

Opportunities in agriculture lie in long standing challenges, experts

Friday, September 07, 2018
Demonstration on the use of the Zero-Energy Cooling Chamber (ZECC) designed to tackle post-harvest losses. Emmauel Ntirenganya.

With zero-energy storage facilities, post-harvest losses are set to drop

Thursday, September 06, 2018
Cooking oil in different quantities. Joan Mbabazi
Agriculture

Emerging entrepreneur finds value in pumpkin seeds

Monday, September 03, 2018
The Minister for Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr Gerardine Mukeshimana (left), welcomes Dr Gaulbert Gbehounou, the new FAO Representative to Rwanda in Kigali last month. Courtesy.

Optimising farm productivity is my priority – FAO envoy Gbehounou

Tuesday, August 14, 2018
Twahirwa is the founder and managing director of Gashora Farms, the countryu2019s leading chili export firm based in Bugesera District. Diane Mushimiyimana.
Business

Rwandan entrepreneur nominated for international export awards contest

Wednesday, August 08, 2018
Among the practices that lead to poor handling include; overloading during transportation. File.
Agriculture

Local farmers lose 30% in post-harvest processes

Tuesday, July 31, 2018
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. Net photo.
Africa

Ghana launches nationwide census on agriculture

Monday, June 11, 2018
A farmer displays a variety of fish which was on display during the launch of Nzangwa-Gasenyi feeder road in Rweru Sector, Bugesera District, Wednesday, May 30, 2018. / Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Rwanda

Feeder roads save Bugesera farmers from post-harvest losses

Thursday, May 31, 2018
Rice farmers in Rubona in Southern Province harvest their produce. File.

Regional countries urged to increase agric funding to reduce food imports

Wednesday, May 30, 2018