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Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama Rusizi District. File
Agriculture

Four key issues Kampala Declaration should consider for agri-food systems

Monday, September 09, 2024
R-L; Four chefs who contributed to the book, Ramadhan Sindayigaya, Angelique Iraguha, Phiona Ninsiima, and Eric Kanyemera, pose for a photo at its launch in Kigali, on September 4, 2024 (All photos by Emmanuel
Rwanda

Meet the four chefs behind the first Rwandan cuisine book

Saturday, September 07, 2024
First Lady Jeannette Kagame
Rwanda

First Lady Jeannette Kagame praises Rwandan cuisine in foreword to new book

Friday, September 06, 2024
A panel discussion during the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali on Thursday, September 5. Courtesy
Environment

Africa Food Systems forum raises alarm over land degradation

Friday, September 06, 2024
R-L: FAO Representative in Rwanda, Coumba Sow; the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri; the Minister of State for Youth and Arts, Sandrine Umutoni; FAO Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa Abebe Haile-Gabriel; and Sophie Kabano, Curator and Cultural Promoter at Rwanda Arts Initiative, launch Uruhimbi: Rwanda Gastronomy and Culinary Art, in Kigali, on September 4, 2024 (Photo by Jean Pierre Mazimpaka at MINAGRI).
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New book showcases Rwanda’s gastronomy, culinary treasure

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Emmanuel Ndayizigiye, Chief Executive Officer of Yalla Yalla Group (C) speaks on a panel discussion at Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali on Monday, September 2. COURTESY
Africa

High food imports top on agenda as Africa food forum kicks off

Monday, September 02, 2024
Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Musanze District. Rwanda is getting ready to test genetically modified potato varieties resistant to late blight. Sam Ngendahimana..
Agriculture

Researchers root for agricultural biotech to tackle food insecurity in Africa

Sunday, September 01, 2024
Participants and the officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on August 14.
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FEATURED: FAO project to boost financial literacy, capital for MSMEs in agribusiness

Friday, August 16, 2024
Olivier Kamana, the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, delivers remarks during the meeting in Kigali on Monday, July 29. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Agriculture

Technology, innovation could unlock Africa’s agriculture potential

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Delegates pose for a group photo at the meeting that aimed to foster knowledge exchange and capacity-building crucial for advancing smart agricultural practices across the continent. Courtesy
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Experts mull strategies for transforming Africa’s irrigation systems

Monday, July 08, 2024
Four poultry model farms have been established in Nyaruguru, Ruhango and Nyanza districts. All photos Courtesy
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Rwanda: FAO aids Minagri in setting up poultry model farms to boost youth empowerment, curb poverty

Friday, June 21, 2024
Coumba Sow, the Country Representative of the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rwanda, sorts a mango tree during the launch of the campaign that aims to tackle the persistent issue of mango mealybugs in Nyanza District. Courtesy
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MINAGRI launches campaign to eradicate mango mealybugs

Thursday, June 13, 2024