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A landscape view of Rugando area in Kigali. Land titles have become a reliable tool for financial transactions, with over 139,700 plots mortgaged for loans totalling $17 billion (approximately Rwf23 trillion) in the country. Photo courtesy
Rwanda

Over 139,000 land parcels mortgaged for $17bn loans

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources officially launched Rwanda’s first-ever Mechanisation Hub in Kayonza District. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Heifer Rwanda, Hello Tractor collaborate to establish Rwanda's first 'Mechanisation Hub' in Kayonza

Friday, November 15, 2024
A tomato farmer packages his produce for the market. Rwanda's agricultural sector continues to lag behind regional averages, with productivity levels three to six times lower than those of the most productive neighboring countries. Photo Courtesy   
Agriculture

How Rwanda can boost agricultural productivity

Friday, November 15, 2024
Telesphore Ndabamenye, RAB's Director General says Rwanda is reducing dependence on rain-fed agriculture.
Agriculture

Experts warn against reliance on rain-fed agriculture

Thursday, November 14, 2024
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Rwanda

RICA Seed Center graduates first cohort of Rwandan seed professionals in Seed Technology and Business

Thursday, November 14, 2024
A photo of the closing with trainees holding their certificates (Photo by Prince Emmanuel Mwenimana)

Gardens for Health International (GHI) empowers leaders to combat child malnutrition

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Agricultural expert working on new varieties of potatoes grown in a greenhouse in the Musanze District. FSD Africa and Shortlist project that Africa’s green economy could generate up to 3.3 million direct jobs by 2030.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana 

Africa’s growth potential and the promise of a green economy

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Nine Rwandan private exporters, through the Feed the Future Rwanda Kungahara Wagura Amasoko project,  recently received new refrigerated trucks. Photo Courtesy 
Agriculture

Rwanda targets $2bn from agric exports in 5 years

Monday, November 11, 2024
MuLaKiLa Project team is gearing up for an even more impactful second year with the launch of its annual tree planting campaign in Ngororero District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: MuLaKiLa Project launches year two with community tree planting for lasting climate, biodiversity, social impact

Friday, November 08, 2024
Electric buses that were brought in last month to shore up the country's green transport sector.  Transport is one of the sectors that will take the lion's share in the country's new climate finance strategy. Photo Courtesy
Environment

Key sectors that will take lion’s share in Rwanda's climate financing

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Tubibe Amahoro gathered stakeholders, government officials, and women farmers to discuss gender equality in agriculture and to facilitate access to agri-inputs. on Monday, November 4. All Photos by Craish Bahizi
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New initiative to empower women farmers, boost food security

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
A Rwandan exhibitor (Left) presents some of the country's products to a Chinese individual during a previous CIIE event. Courtesy
Business

Rwandan exporters out to seek opportunities at mega Chinese expo

Sunday, November 03, 2024