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Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima, Rwanda’s Minister of Youth (R), speaks during a panel discussion.He emphasized that it’s time for young people in agriculture to shine, be supported, and be recognised for the transformation.
Agriculture

‘Buy from Youth’: The drive to unlock potential of young farmers

Friday, June 16, 2023
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), animal diseases are crucial constraints in the enhancement of livestock production systems.

Zoonotic diseases and their relation to humans

Thursday, June 15, 2023
Some of 300 beekeepers and honey producers meet to discuss how to strategize and collaborate on enhancing honey productivity in Kigali on Friday, June 2. Courtesy
Business

Rwandan beekeepers unite for increased productivity, quality

Friday, June 02, 2023
A tomato farmer arranges his production for the market. Photo: File
Agriculture

Effort to reduce post-harvest losses gets boost

Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Farmers drying maize produce at a collection center in Rwamagana. East African Business CounciL, revealed that there is a need to urgently devise ways to ensure food security in the region. File
Agriculture

EABC discusses regional food insecurity response plan

Tuesday, May 16, 2023
50 projects selected in Imali Agribusiness Challenge were presented in front of a panel of judges composed of experts on May 4 at CENETRA Hotel - Kabuga.
Agriculture

30 innovative agribusiness projects pre-selected for funding

Thursday, May 04, 2023
Photo: Igihe.com
Environment

International community condoles with Rwanda over flood disasters

Thursday, May 04, 2023
Some layer chickens are feed at Gikomero Poultry Farm in Gasabo District. Poultry farmers said animal feed is too expensive and continues to be a major constraint on poultry productivity. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Why pig, poultry profitability relies on low-cost feed

Friday, March 31, 2023
African Union General Assembly in Ethiopia.
Africa

AU roots for adoption of gene editing to boost food production

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Coumba Sow, FAO Representative in Rwanda during the interview. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
Agriculture

FAO boss on Rwanda’s journey to achieving food security

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
The Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze addresses delegates during the launch on March 20. Courtesy
Agriculture

New €5m initiative to tackle food safety, plant health

Thursday, March 23, 2023
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. According to RAB at least 78,000 hectares of bean crop farms across the country were affected by dry spells during agricultural season A.
Environment

Region to face dry spells despite floods in some countries

Wednesday, March 22, 2023