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Farmers in Rutsiro and Rubavu districts welcomed the bio-fortified beans, sweet potatoes seedlings that will help combat malnutrition. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Western Province: Bio-fortified crops introduced to combat malnutrition

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Agric workers sorting a new Irish potato variety that is grown in a greenhouse in Kinigi Sector in Musanze District. Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety, which seeks to ensure that genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are handled, transferred and used safely in the country. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Health

Inside Rwanda's biosafety law set to regulate GMOs

Monday, March 04, 2024
Workers sort new cassava varieties at a RAB station in Huye District. Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to ensure they are handled, transferred, and used safely. Photo Courtesy
Law

Rwanda finally passes law on GMOs: What next?

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presenting a progress report on post-Covid economic recovery initiatives to a plenary session of both Chambers of Parliament on Tuesday, February 13. Courtesy
Economy

Over 500,000 jobs created in 3 years as economy recovers – PM Ngirente

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Kozamuika cooperative's members from Kanama sector pose for a group photo with senators and local authorities.
Women

Rubavu: Senators commend gender equality among cooperatives

Friday, January 12, 2024
Rwanda is seeking to increase sweet potato production from eight to 30 tonnes per hectare using six new varieties. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda turns to sweet potatoes as wheat flour baking substitute

Monday, October 23, 2023
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Featured

FEATURED: One Acre Fund, RICA, Howard Buffett Foundation launch seed centre in Bugesera

Friday, October 06, 2023
Vincent Mwiseneza quit his lucrative job to venture into farming, and urges the youth to see the opportunities in agriculture. Courtesy photos.
Agriculture

From farm to table: Agriprenuer on how improved seeds can revolutionise food security

Monday, September 18, 2023
Some young people from the local communities near Volcanoes National Park participate in dancing during the event.
Tourism

Gorillas, communities, celebrities: A time-honoured Rwandan tradition

Monday, September 04, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Tourism

Kwita Izina: First Lady pledges continued conservation efforts as Rwanda develops

Friday, September 01, 2023
The New Times
Tourism

PHOTOS: Faces of baby gorillas to be named unveiled

Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The revenue-sharing scheme, initiated in 2005, aims to curb poaching in the parks and enhance the living conditions of the neighboring communities by providing viable livelihood options.Courtesy
Rwanda

RDB disburses Rwf3bn to communities around parks ahead of Kwita Izina

Saturday, August 26, 2023