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EDITORIAL: Citizens should embrace modern sustainable agricultural practices

Wednesday, December 23, 2015
Farmers in Ruryaraya Sector in Rwamagana District tilling their land. Rwanda currently has around 1.5 million hectares of arable land, most of which is either in use for commercial or subsistence farming. (File)

Is agric quickest way out of poverty?

Wednesday, December 16, 2015
An agricultural extension worker inspects maize in Gicumbi. WFP has unveiled an initiative to help small farmers transition to commercial producers. (File)
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New WFP initiative to connect smallholder farmers to markets

Sunday, December 06, 2015
Agriculture state minister Tony Nsanganira (left) and a guest listen to Christine Murebwayire, the Association of Rwanda Farmers chairperson and the Chamber of Agriculture head, during a flower exhibition at Gikondo Show Grounds in Kicukiro last week. (Peterson Tumwebaze)
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Rwanda looks to horticulture sector to spur export earnings

Monday, November 30, 2015
Flower growing is one of the priority areas that government is developing to increase exports in the medium-term. (Net photo)
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Rwf40m horticulture training centre launched in Rulindo

Monday, November 30, 2015
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Masaka residents trained on gender relations

Sunday, November 29, 2015
Muhimuzi speaks during the training workshop. The women were trained in planning and budgeting in coffee production. (Michel Nkurunziza)
Business

Women coffee farmers acquire business management skills

Wednesday, November 25, 2015
A farmer harvests rice. It is important to promote agriculture mechanisation to boost production and farmersu2019 incomes. (File)
Business

How investing in agriculture can help achieve SDGs

Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Mukagasangwa (right) and some of her workers inspect one of the many gardens she owns. (Peterson Tumwebaze)
Business

Gicumbi widow earns millions from growing climbing beans

Monday, November 02, 2015
Sharon Davis has won numerous awards for her projects. (Courtesy)
People

Davis on why she has a big heart for the rural woman

Wednesday, October 28, 2015
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Gakenke farmers tipped on food security

Sunday, October 25, 2015
Gasinzigwa (L) and Bosenibamwe, hand over a cow to some rural women at the event in Gicumbi. (Theogene Nsengimana)

Rural women urged to embrace off-farm activities

Monday, October 19, 2015