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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
The New Times

Rwanda’s journey to environmental resilience: 30 years of progress

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, and Animal Resources Olivier Kamana and Coumba Sow, the FAO country Representative during the handover on May 21. Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FAO hands 2 million doses of PPR vaccines for goats, sheep to Rwanda

Thursday, May 23, 2024
Officers during the launch of the campaign as they joined farmers in the fight against fall army worms to protect farmers from losses caused by the pest. Courtesy
Agriculture

Why Rwanda is mulling GM maize crop varieties

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Lesedi Modo-Mmopelwa, assistant FAO representative, speaks at a commemoration of the International Day of Plant Health in Gaborone, Botswana, on May 13, 2024. (Photo by Tshekiso Tebalo/Xinhua)

FAO concerned about increasing use of pesticides

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The government aims to increase meat consumption from small livestock farming to 80%, with cows accounting for 20%. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

How small livestock farming is enhancing lives in Ruhango District

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Delegates follow panelists during the National Investment Forum of the Hand-in-Hand Initiative, which was held on April 23 in Kigali. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Rwanda’s $502m agricultural investment opportunities ‘offer prosperity prospects’

Friday, April 26, 2024
The New Times

FEATURED - Unlocking Africa’s Potential: transforming agrifood Systems and building capacity

Tuesday, April 09, 2024