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Women farmers pose for a photo after completing one-year course in coffee producing and processing. (Stephen. Rwembeho)

More women take up coffee growing

Saturday, February 07, 2015
Farmers prepare land for planting in the Eastern region. Govt plan to buy produce has encouraged farmers to produce more. (File)

Govt to cushion farmers against low prices

Saturday, January 17, 2015
Workers prepare to transport cassava tubers. Root and tuber crops are key to ensure food security. (File)
Business

Govt, FAO partner to improve cassava, potato production and marketing

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
A commodities exchange assures farmers like these ones a sustainable market.
Business

Uniform laws will spur regional grain trade, says EAX chief

Monday, December 22, 2014
Authorities in Eastern Province have urged more investments in agriculture.(File)

Eastern Province pitches for private investment in agric

Friday, November 21, 2014
A busy fresh foods area of Kimironko Market in Gasabo District, Kigali. (Timothy Kisambira)

Youth receives Rwf100m to fight food insecurity

Sunday, October 26, 2014
Women sell potatoes in Byangabo market in Musanze District in May. (File)

World Food Day: Govt looks to fruit trees for food security

Monday, October 20, 2014
Farmers in Nyanza District. Growing selected crops, coupled with other best practices including use of fertilisers, has helped farmers benefit from increased productivity. (File)

Monoculture lifts Gisagara farmers

Friday, September 26, 2014
Farmers in Nyanza till their land recently. The changing weather patterns have made it diffucult for smallholder farmers to know the exact time of planting and harvesting. (Jean Pierre Bucyensenge)

Farmers wary as new weather patterns threaten production

Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Maize corns undergo post-harvest sun drying. There is low supply of grains compared to demand in the country. (File)

EAX in search of grains to meet soaring demand

Thursday, September 04, 2014
A soya field in Ndego, Kayonza District. The commodities exchange, which was launched last year, aims to enable smallholder farmers to sell their produce throughout the year at favourable prices. (John Mbanda)
Business

EAX negotiating lower loan rates for grain farmers - official

Thursday, September 04, 2014
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Engage women in economically viable work, new report says

Monday, August 18, 2014