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A Farmer weeding in an Irish potato garden. Use of pesticides in treating potato disease could stop the decline in bee population and help increase honey production. Photo Courtesy
Agriculture

Genetically modified potatoes could address honey crisis – scientists

Monday, February 19, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presenting a progress report on post-Covid economic recovery initiatives to a plenary session of both Chambers of Parliament on Tuesday, February 13. Courtesy
Economy

Over 500,000 jobs created in 3 years as economy recovers – PM Ngirente

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
EALA lawmakers and other participants at a session meant for assessing policies and laws on GMOs within the East African Community (EAC) Partner States, on February 8, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda (Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture

Rwanda ready to harness GMOs tech, official tells EAC lawmakers

Friday, February 09, 2024
Kozamuika cooperative's members from Kanama sector pose for a group photo with senators and local authorities.
Women

Rubavu: Senators commend gender equality among cooperatives

Friday, January 12, 2024
Packages of rice produce collected during the haverst time in Bugesera District. Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year. Courtesy
Agriculture

Analysing Rwanda’s key crop yields in 2023

Wednesday, January 03, 2024
A new potato varieties are under trial in Eastern Province to increase national potato production. Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Eastern Province: New potato types undergo testing to boost yields

Friday, November 17, 2023
Bralirwa Plc scaling up its local sourcing efforts to enhance livelihoods of farmers and promote environmental sustainability. Photo: Courtesy.
Featured

Bralirwa enhances local sourcing program for sustainability

Thursday, November 09, 2023
Radical terraces have played a crucial role in improving agricultural production and fight against erosion.
Featured

Nyaruguru: Over Rwf380m invested in radical terraces

Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Farmers work in their Irish potato plantation in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Scientists seek response to disease that erodes 80% of Irish potatoes

Thursday, October 26, 2023
Rwanda is seeking to increase sweet potato production from eight to 30 tonnes per hectare using six new varieties. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda turns to sweet potatoes as wheat flour baking substitute

Monday, October 23, 2023
In Kigali you must pay around Rwf1,000 to get a kilo of quality (Irish) potatoes. Courtesy
Rwanda

Why your potato meal comes at a higher cost

Sunday, October 15, 2023
Musanze potato farmers in Kinigi Sector preparing for planting. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Farmers urged to embrace crop rotation amid potato farming drop

Thursday, October 12, 2023