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The government is set to allocate 8,000 hectares of land for sugarcane cultivation. Courtesy
Business

Rwanda eyes $50m investment in sugar production

Monday, March 03, 2025
A parliamentary report has highlighted issues hindering the growth of agricultural cooperatives.
Agriculture

Seven challenges hindering growth of agricultural cooperatives

Sunday, March 02, 2025
Coffee farmer Evariste Mutibagirana sorts his plantation in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District. The initiative aims to replace 3,050 hectares of coffee trees that are over 30 years old. cOURTESY
Agriculture

Govt to revitalize over 4000 hectares of coffee plantations by 2028

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Farmers work in a sweet potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Use of human waste as fertilizer: What are the risks?

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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Rwanda

How will Rwanda’s new National Biosafety Committee work?

Friday, February 21, 2025
The newly constructed housing blocks to accommodate youths at Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre. Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre accommodates 5,038 males, with 82.3% aged between 18 and 35. Courtesy
Education

Iwawa ex-delinquents build multi-million building after acquiring hands-on skills

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Members of the Dukomeze Ubuzima potato cooperative in Musanze planting crops. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Agriculture

Unsustainable farming practices threaten soil health in Virunga mountains

Thursday, February 20, 2025
A total of 260 young entrepreneurs were recognized and awarded at the 2024 YouthConnekt Awards on February 18. Annet Muhorakeye, founder of Coffee Company, emerged as the overall winner, securing Rwf25 million to grow her business at Kisimite Center. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Rwanda

Over 200 entrepreneurs awarded at YouthConnekt awards

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Delegates during the launch of the “Foster Methane Mitigation in Agriculture and Livestock Sectors” project on Tuesday, February 18. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda, FAO collaborate to mitigate methane emissions in agriculture, livestock sectors

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Rwanda’s soybean production is set to increase by more than 46 per cent from 36,220 tonnes in 2024 to 53,019 tonnes in the fiscal year 2026-27
Agriculture

Soybean production set to increase 46% by 2027

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Workers on duty at Pfunda Tea Company. To control inflation countries shoud be investing in industrial parks and special economic zones. Craish BAHIZI

Forging a self-reliant economic future for Africa

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Ambassador Josefa Sacko, the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment.
International

AU official: Africa's population growth requires stronger food security measures

Friday, February 14, 2025