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A farmers works in her grape plantation in Rulindo District. RAB has announced that it is testing new grape varieties as part of efforts to scale up commercial cultivation. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Govt tests new grape varieties to boost commercial farming

Monday, May 11, 2026
Members of Twisungane Cooperative work in the potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.

What Africa can learn from Rwanda’s women farmers

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
One Acre Fund Chief Executive Officer, Belinda Bwiza and Hannington Namara, Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director sign the agreement in Kigali. Courtesy
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Farmers set to gain as Equity Bank Rwanda–One Acre Fund deal expands finance access

Friday, April 24, 2026
Field preparation and planting using minimal tillage methods. A key and the first of the principles of conservation agriculture, this practice supports healthy soils by improving water infiltration, preventing erosion, and sustaining microorganisms. (Photo Courtesy: RICA)

Stop ploughing blindly: Our soils need a new approach

Thursday, April 23, 2026
Flying foxes holding onto a round wooden branch with their claws.

Urgent call to protect Rwanda’s bats, including critically endangered Hill’s horseshoe bat

Friday, April 17, 2026
Rice farmers work in their plantation in Kinazi Sector as part of ongoing efforts under the CDAT project, which aims to rehabilitate wetlands. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura.
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From floods to food security: Rwanda’s wetland overhaul boosts yields under CDAT

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Negotiators of the AFC/M23 movement and the DR Congo government are expected to meet in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday, April 14. Courtesy
Africa

What hope do peace talks in Geneva offer for DR Congo?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Some properties owned by Dutere Imbere Murundi Cooperative that brings together 1,914 farmers cultivating about 330 hectares of rice, with an average seasonal output of 1,800 tonnes. All photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Kayonza farmers demand second reservoir after flood losses

Monday, April 06, 2026
A poultry farmer Nyirabagwiza feeds her chickens. The Minister told Senators that the government will address rising animal feed prices by expanding distribution outlets, increasing storage capacity, boosting maize and soybean production and strengthening feed quality regulation. File
Agriculture

Agric minister talks efforts to curb rising animal feed prices

Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Illustration highlighting the role of biodiversity as a foundation for business, competitiveness, and economic resilience. Courtesy of UNDP (AI Image)

Nature is business: how biodiversity standards can secure Rwanda’s economic future

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A farmers works in his maize plantation in Karenge Sector Rwamagana District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Soil is Africa’s hidden growth asset

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The awarding ceremony was held alongside the University of Rwanda Career Forum Network on Friday, March 27, at Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV).
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Over 50 UR student-led start-ups win Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund grants to scale innovation

Monday, March 30, 2026