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Vincent Biruta, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, said that Rwanda expects to benefit from its membership to the centre through biotechnology use in the health sector such as for diagnosis and treatment of human diseases.

Rwanda joins global genetic engineering and biotech centre

Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Farmers who are counting losses due to late blight disease welcome the plan to use agricultural biotechnology in developing a resistant crop variety. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Farmers upbeat about new potato variety

Monday, July 18, 2022
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EDITORIAL: Need for increased research into agricultural biotechnology

Wednesday, June 29, 2022
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How is Rwanda faring in agricultural bio-technology?

Monday, June 27, 2022
Farmer Evariste Mutibagirana and his wife harvest coffee in their plantation in Karenge Sector in Rwamagana District. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

Rwanda banks on new coffee variety for sector growth

Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Youth carry fresh pineaples from Ngoma pinapple plantation in Eastern Province. At least 20,000 youth and 15,000 women will be engaged in value-added activities related to agriculture. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
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Rwanda to benefit from $25m initiative for climate resilient crop varieties

Monday, May 02, 2022
About 300 hectares under solar-powered irrigation that is cost-effective and environmental-friendly.
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FEATURED: How Hinga Weze supported smallholder farmers to improve crop productivity, incomes and nutritional status

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Cassava farmers inspect their plantation in Ntongwe Sector, in Ruhango District. / All photos by Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Could € 2m investment end cassava farmers’ woes?

Monday, February 07, 2022
Barley is an incredibly versatile grain with an impressive nutrient profile . Photo/ net.

Health benefits of barley

Sunday, January 02, 2022
A wheat farmer works in his plantation in Burera District. / Photos: File.
Business

Experts call for improved access to quality seeds

Monday, December 20, 2021
The majority of farmers reported Potato Bacterial Wilt disease to be the major disease constraint to potato farming. / Net photo.
Business

What are the most prevalent potato diseases in Rwanda?

Monday, November 15, 2021
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Business

How climate change effects are leaving farmers vulnerable

Monday, November 08, 2021