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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
Exhibitors on how agroecology protects environment and boost production
Agriculture

Govt seeks to curb annual loss of 27 million tonnes of fertile soil

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Packages of Rwanda Tea that were showcased in China when Rwanda participates in the 2nd China-Africa Economic Trade Expo in Huan province. File
Economy

Why Africa, Asia hold market potential for Rwandan coffee, tea

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Workers sort macademia fruits in Rwanda. Norelga Macadamia Rwanda operates on a three-hectare plantation, harvesting approximately 3,071kilogrammes of macadamia nuts annually.
Agriculture

Farmers crack under pressure as macadamia prices plunge

Monday, July 07, 2025
A view of Nasho solar powered irrigation scheme. Courtesy

I dreamt that farmers became millionaires—Then I woke up in Kigali

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. File
Agriculture

Rwandan farmers list seven issues hurting staple crops

Friday, June 13, 2025
A view of a vegetable farming facility that uses aquaponics system. Photo: Courtesy.
Agriculture

Can aquaponics transform farming in Rwanda?

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Travellers in 2024 mostly spent on accommodation, food and beverages, transportation, shopping, and entertainment. Sam Ngendahimana
Tourism

What drove visitor spending in 2024?

Friday, April 11, 2025
Gakuba Jonas, farmer practicing Conservation Agriculture
Featured

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
Workers count tea packages for export at Pfunda Tea Company in Rubavu District. Rwanda’s merchandise export revenue rose by 6.9 percent in 2024, reaching $1.691 billion. File
Economy

What’s driving Rwanda’s export growth?

Friday, March 28, 2025
Boosting soil health with cover crops. These vital components of conservation agriculture improve nutrient levels and water retention, leading to healthier, more productive lands. (Photo: RICA).

Key to preserving Rwanda’s food security lies in the soil

Monday, March 24, 2025