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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
The lab is currently testing over 200 parameters. The Specialised Export Quality Infrastructure (SEQI) aims to improve the quality of agricultural exports, increase market access, enhance export competitiveness.
Science

What to know about Rwanda's Rwf5bn agric exports quality testing lab

Wednesday, June 18, 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
Last season, they produced over 600 tons of fresh chili and 38 tons of dried chili, according to the cooperative president Ndikumana.
Agriculture

Kayonza: Chili farmers demand action on failing pesticides and market gaps

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. File
Agriculture

Rwandan farmers list seven issues hurting staple crops

Friday, June 13, 2025
Rwanda is promoting late-afternoon pesticide application and modern beekeeping practices to curb pesticide-related bee deaths
Rwanda

Safeguarding bees: How Rwanda is protecting pollinators from pesticides

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Maize production was estimated at 481,246 tonnes, marking a 5 per cent decrease compared to Season A of 2024.
Agriculture

Cassava production rises as maize sees decline

Monday, June 02, 2025
A chili farm in Muvumba valley in Nyagatare District. Currently, chili farming in the Kagitumba swamp covers just seven hectares. However, with government and private sector support, the cooperative plans to expand production to 100 hectares in the coming years. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Nyagatare: Chili farmers seek subsidies to scale up production

Sunday, May 25, 2025
The government has set aside Rwf3.9 billion for the management of hazardous waste. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda sets aside Rwf4bn for addressing hazardous waste

Tuesday, May 13, 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
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
Farmers drying their coffee produce in Ngoma District.Coffee is one of Rwanda’s top agricultural exports. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture

Farmers upbeat as coffee cherry prices rise by 25%

Thursday, January 30, 2025