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Jean Damascene Karani shows off the dummy cheque for the Rwf700,000 compensation for his dead cow in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, Friday, July 19, 2019. / Courtesy

Insurance: Senior citizen receives Rwf700,000 in compensation for loss of cow

Thursday, July 25, 2019
An aerial view of parts of Karongi District. The district is one of the areas in Rwanda which are most vulnerable to climate change. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Study reveals districts most vulnerable to climate change

Wednesday, June 26, 2019
Agriculture Minister, Gerardine Mukeshimana and IFAD President, Gilbert F. Houngbo sign funding agreement between Rwanda and IFAD for Kayonza Irrigation and Integrated Watershed Management Project, in Italy, June 22, 2019. / Courtesy

50,000 families to benefit from $80 million drought control scheme

Sunday, June 23, 2019
COOPTHE Mulindi farmers and other workers that the cooperative employs are entitled to pension, which keeps their hope for a secure future alive (courtesy)
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FEATURED: Gicumbi tea cooperative enables farmers get pension, easy access to finance

Thursday, June 20, 2019
Cows graze on a pasture in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province. Jersey cows are a suitable breed for this part of Rwanda which experiences dry spells causing shortage of water and forage for livestock animals.

Farmers in east encouraged to adopt Jersey cattle breed

Monday, June 17, 2019
The New Times
Rwanda

Dairy farmers get Rwf1 billion equipment

Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Women work on a potato farm in Muko Sector, Musanze District. File.
Rwanda

Senators call for more funding for climate change adaptation

Friday, June 07, 2019
Senators during a session in the Parliament yesterday. / Craish Bahizi

Senators urge statistical office to play greater role in policymaking, planning

Friday, June 07, 2019
L-R: Eng. Colletta Ruhamya, director-general of Rwanda Environment Management Authority; Fatina Mukarubibi, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment; and Stephen Rodriques, UNDP Resident Representative in Rwanda during the official launch of the Third National Communication report on climate change, in Kigali yesterday. The report, which was prepared by REMA under the auspices of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, provides an inventory of greenhouse gases in the country and mitigation measures. It was unveiled during an event to mark the World Environment Day in Kigali. / Nadege Imbabazi
Rwanda

Agriculture contributes 70% of greenhouse gas emissions in Rwanda – report

Wednesday, June 05, 2019
Rayon Sports players lift Brazilian manager Roberto Oliviera aloft after thumping Kirehe 4-0 to claim the 2018-19 Azam Rwanda Premier League title at Nyakarambi stadium on Friday. Courtesy.
Football

Rayon thrash Kirehe to seal 9th league title

Friday, May 24, 2019
The New Times

Safeguard sand’s ecological role, stem the harvesting

Friday, May 24, 2019
Centre-pivot irrigation system in soybeans plantation in Nasho, Kirehe District. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Kirehe: Irrigation schemes boost farmers’ incomes

Tuesday, May 21, 2019