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Panelists at the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali on Monday, September 2. Courtesy
Agriculture

AFS Forum: Farmers, experts make case for increased soil testing technology

Monday, September 02, 2024
One of Doreen Karehe's greenhouses in which juicy strawberries are growing in hydroponics in Bugesera District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Agriculture

Inside Rwanda’s $2 million Agritech Innovation Fund

Monday, September 02, 2024
Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Musanze District. Rwanda is getting ready to test genetically modified potato varieties resistant to late blight. Sam Ngendahimana..
Agriculture

Researchers root for agricultural biotech to tackle food insecurity in Africa

Sunday, September 01, 2024
Agronomist works in a potato seed multiplication centre in Musanze District. Rwanda is getting ready to test genetically modified potato varieties resistant to late blight. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Rwanda to begin GMO trials for potatoes by February 2025

Saturday, August 31, 2024
Children enjoying a nutritious meal at an Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Nyamasheke District, thanks to the “Gikuriro Kuri Bose” programme that aims to combat stunting. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Health

Inside Rwanda's five-year plan to halve child stunting

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Thierry Kalisa, Chief Economist of the National Bank of Rwanda shed more light on the move and the state of Rwanda’s economy.

Central Bank chief economist on inflation development, economic growth

Friday, August 23, 2024
The tomato produce that were grown in a green house at Murindi in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Agriculture

Why urban farming matters in Kigali

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Visitors tour a greenhouse in which the seed multiplication is conducted in Musanze District. Agricultural output in Rwanda is projected to rise by 10% in the 2025 Season A. Courtesy
Agriculture

Agricultural output set to increase by 10% in 2025: What will drive growth?

Thursday, August 22, 2024
Irrigation increased by around 50 per cent from 48,508 hectares in 2017 to 72,912 hectares in 2024.
Agriculture

How Rwanda's 2018-24 strategic agriculture transformation plan fared

Saturday, August 17, 2024
A scientist sorts medical marijuna leaves in a plantation. The completion of cconstruction works of the cannabis production facility in Musanze district has been extended to September. Net photo
Economy

Completion deadline for cannabis production facility pushed to September

Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Agri-scientists work in Irish potato multiplication centre in Kiningi in Musanze District.
Agriculture

Top Rwandan crops on track to be 'genetically modified'

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Raspberry Pi tech remote irrigation is an automated method that uses sensors and computers to schedule crop irrigation without the need for manual intervention. Courtesy
Technology

ICT ministry backs Raspberry Pi tech for remote irrigation

Tuesday, August 13, 2024