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Canisius Kanangire, the Executive Director of African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF).
Agriculture

AATF boss on Rwanda’s GM banana drive, Africa’s agri-biotech future

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Thousands of tonnes of grains at Nyanza Strategic Grain Reserve in Nyanza District in South Province.
Agriculture

Farmers back new nationwide grain storage expansion

Thursday, November 20, 2025
Espérance Uwizeyimana,54, and a mother of five, is a a member of Terimbere Muhinzi Cooperative in Gahara Sector, according to her, the approach has transformed her harvests and reduced farming costs.
Agriculture

Farmers in Eastern Province turn to climate-smart methods to beat drought

Monday, November 10, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment

Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth

Friday, November 07, 2025
Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025
A farmer showcases cassava produce in her farm in Ruhango. Courtesy
Agriculture

Regulatory body clears biotech crop trials on farmers’ fields

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama wetland in Rusizi District. Courtesy

World Food Day 2025: Let us be better together

Thursday, October 16, 2025
Students hold seedlings during a tree planting exercise at Groupe Scolaire Musenyi in Gatsibo District. Sam Ngendahimana
Environment

Rwanda joins regional initiative to integrate climate action into education

Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Vehicles and pedestrians wade through a flooded street in Gisozi, Kigali, on January 28, 2020. The government is rehabilitating the wetland to mitigate flooding in the area. File
Environment

Govt moves to shield economy from climate shocks

Tuesday, October 07, 2025
Prime Minister Junstin Nsengiyumva addresses a joint plenary session of both chambers of Parliament, on October 2. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda’s agro-processing value hits Rwf1trn as PM pledges more support

Friday, October 03, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva presents the five-year development programme NST2 to Parliament on Tuesday, August 12. Courtesy
Agriculture

PM Nsengiyumva briefs Parliament on efforts to boost agric production

Thursday, October 02, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joins farmers during the launch of the 2026 Agriculture season A in Nyaruguru District on Monday, September 22. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Agriculture

PHOTOS: PM Nsengiyumva outlines efforts to boost agricultural productivity

Tuesday, September 23, 2025