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Soya beans spill from bags in the stores of Mount Meru factory. (Timothy Kisambira)

Farmers should seize opportunity for available soya market, Soyco chief says

Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Maize cobs in the field. The farmer-to-farmer extension model is expected to boost crop production. (File)
Business

New initiative could double agric output

Monday, February 09, 2015
Workers carry bags of animal feeds at Soyco factory last week. (John Mbanda)

Lack of raw materials leaves soya plant 'idle'

Friday, February 06, 2015
A farmer in a rice garden in Gatsata, Gasabo District. (Timothy Kisambira)

Rab roots for upland rice

Friday, February 06, 2015
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Civil society challenges govt to fix low agriculture output

Tuesday, February 03, 2015
A farmer displays soya bean. Low soya supplies have affected Mount Meru operations. The plant has, subsequently, closed part of its production unit. (Timothy Kisambira)
Business

Shortage of soya bean threatens cooking oil manufacturer

Monday, January 26, 2015
The Nase14 cassava variety was acquired from Uganda and officials said tests were carried out on it to confirm it was disease-free and resistant. (Jean Pierre Bucyensenge)

Sigh of relief for farmers as govt begins distributing disease-free cassava variety

Sunday, January 25, 2015
A famer in Ruhango District checks on his maize barn in 2013. (File)

Farmers grumble after Minicom sets common price for maize

Sunday, January 25, 2015
A maize demonstration farm. Use of fertilisers and micronutrients is key to ensure food security.
Business

Farmers acquire fertiliser application techniques

Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Farmers inspect maize drying on racks in the field. Improved produce handling could reduce wastage.
Business

Agric ministry moves to enhance post-harvest handling to reduce losses

Monday, January 19, 2015
Rwanda is among the countries with the highest average yield for rain fed spring wheat production worldwide. (File)

Wheat stems to be transformed into construction bricks

Sunday, January 18, 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