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A technician producing potato seeds under the partnership between RAB and CIP. Courtesy
Agriculture

Soil testing tech could boost Rwanda’s Irish potato production by 20%

Monday, December 02, 2024
Participants pose for a group photo at the workshop in Kigali on Friday November 29. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Livestock sector urged to leverage Equity Bank’s financing solutions

Sunday, December 01, 2024
A farmer works in her rice plantation in Bugesera District through the Bugesera Agricultural Development Support Project (PADAB).
Rwanda

AfDB: Transforming Rwanda's agriculture landscape

Friday, November 29, 2024
Members of KOBAKU maize farmers cooperative are calling for a helping hand in setting up post harvest facilities in their area. Photos: Emmanuel Nkangura.
Agriculture

Nyagatare: Maize farmers call for increased post-harvest investment

Wednesday, November 27, 2024
On the sidelines of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations , Juliet Kabera, the Director General of Rwanda Environment Management Authority (C) ,received a petition from almost three million people from around the world calling for an ambitious treaty.
Environment

Rwanda receives petition from 3 million people calling for end of plastic waste

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
A wheat farmer inspects her plantation in Burera District. File
Agriculture

How can Rwanda’s near-extinct traditional food crops be salvaged?

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
One of the key points raised by the minister was the importance of increasing food processing industries to help lower food prices in the market.
Business

Nyagatare investment forum explores district's agribusiness potential

Friday, November 22, 2024
Hannington Namara, Managing Director of Equity Bank Rwanda, delivers his remarks during the engagement with agribusiness actors in Kigali on November 21.All Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: How Equity Bank is unlocking Rwanda’s agri-export potential

Friday, November 22, 2024
Chicken, eggs, avocados, carrots, and broccoli. The World Bank has pointed to a shift in consumption among Rwandan residents, from a diet rich cereals and beans to one consisting of more livestock-sourced products, horticulture, and processed foods and beverages. Internet Photo
Agriculture

Experts weigh in on Rwanda’s domestic food demand outlook

Friday, November 22, 2024
Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2.
Editorial

We must do everything to boost Rwanda’s agricultural productivity

Friday, November 22, 2024
The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka. File
Agriculture

Educated youth urged to lead agricultural transformation

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Central Bank Governor John Rwangombwa addresses the media on the latest decision from the Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, November 21. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda central bank maintains policy rate at 6.5%

Thursday, November 21, 2024