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Washing fruits and vegetables does not remove all pesticides, according to scientists.

Pesticides in our food: The silent danger washing can’t remove

Saturday, July 19, 2025
New varieties with higher yields, pest tolerance and climate adaptability.
Agriculture

A closer look at the legacy of Kinigi potato variety in Rwanda

Friday, July 18, 2025
Stakeholders and the Officials pose for a group Photo during the conference in Kigali. On Thursday, June 26,
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FEATURED: Experts urge stronger value chain links in Rwanda’s fresh produce sector

Saturday, June 28, 2025
An agric expert woorks at an irish potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District.. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Govt to pilot three biotech crops

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Public satisfaction with agricultural services in Rwanda reached 61.5 per cent during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Courtesy
Agriculture

Lawmakers push for faster agric mechanization and input delivery

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Gakuba Jonas, farmer practicing Conservation Agriculture
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Inside RICA's first-ever Conservation Agriculture Symposium: stakeholders shaping a sustainable future

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Traditional medicine was an integral part of Rwandan culture since time immemorial, serving as a primary source of healthcare for many, especially in rural communities.Courtesy
Health

The resurgence of traditional medicine in Rwanda and its impact on healthcare

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The winners in the AI Hackathon challenge at the grand finale held on Sunday, March 2 at Intare Conference Arena. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Education

Upcountry schools shine at national robotics, AI competition 

Sunday, March 02, 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
Workers inside a green house in which they grow new varieties of sweet potatoes in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Govt steps up fight against certified seed shortages

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
An agric worker sorts seedlings in an Irish potato multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Rwanda to boost nutrition with bio-fortified Irish potato varieties

Monday, January 20, 2025
Rwanda is set to reduce post-harvest losses in the country’s maize value chain by improving storage and drying facilities. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda boosts maize drying, storage facilities to cut post-harvest losses

Saturday, December 14, 2024