insects

Do you have an idea for The New Times to cover? Submit it here!
Search Results for "insects" (358 articles)
Jean de Dieu Kwizera, a beekeeper in Gasabo District. Beekeepers reckon that one of the ways to increase honey production is producing eco-friendly pesticides.

Beekeepers weigh in on how to boost honey production

Monday, August 08, 2022
Agriculture technicians work on multiplication of a new variety of Irish potato seedlings in Musanze District. Agri experts are making a case for adopting agricultural biotechnology. According to the experts, genetically modified crops produced through the use of biotechnology have much to offer in line with addressing food insecurity and the increasing production costs. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

How agricultural biotechnology could boost food security

Friday, July 22, 2022
Ruth Niyonkuru started working as a professional photographer following her childhood hobby of taking pictures of birds. Photos/Courtesy

Behind the lens of a nature lover

Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Greencare also produces paver blocks from plastic waste.
Business

Young greenpreneurs turning waste into fertilisers and pavers

Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The launch of the first commercial plant for insect-based animal feed in Rwanda is in Bugesera District on March 3, 2022.
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda gets first insect-based animal feed plant, new standards presented

Tuesday, March 08, 2022
Somali mayors visit the Bishenyi Pilot Project. A new project based in Kamonyi district has been piloting the use of black soldier flies (BSF) larvae as an essential decomposer for breaking down organic substrates.

Kigali’s organic waste problem could be solved by black soldier flies

Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Dominique-Savio Imbabazi, an insect breeder and founder of Golden Insect, showcases a package of his product.

Rwanda considers black soldier flies for protein-rich animal feed

Sunday, February 20, 2022
The New Times
Featured

FEATURED: Five prominent initiatives showcasing at University of RwandaInnovation Week

Thursday, February 03, 2022
Employees work in a green house multiplying seeds in Musanze District. / Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Only 18% of youth in agriculture use agri-tech innovation; survey

Monday, December 27, 2021
In Nyamasheke district, for instance, the bee population has decreased to such an extent that the productivity of honey has decreased drastically.
Rwanda

Pesticides, deforestation hurt national honey production

Tuesday, December 21, 2021
Fresh and dried thyme can be found in local food markets and stores. Photo/Net

Health benefits of thyme

Sunday, October 03, 2021
A golden monkey at Gishwati-Mukura forest national Park. Due to its biodiversity haven, the park is expected to attract more tourists.
Featured

FEATURED: Tracking Rwanda’s progress towards biodiversity conservation targets

Thursday, September 23, 2021