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The average production of sweet potato in Rwanda was 1.186 million tonnes in 2018, according to figures from the Agriculture Ministry. File.
Business

Researchers seek to stimulate farmers’ demand for disease and pest resistant sweet potatoes seeds

Monday, November 11, 2019
The enterpreneur at his farm in Musanze where he breeds insects. Courtesy photos.
Business

How an entrepreneur is using bio-waste to promote sustainable agriculture and environment protection

Monday, November 11, 2019
The New Times

FEATURED: Farmers and consumers adopt high-iron beans for better nutrition, health, incomes

Monday, November 11, 2019
Agriculture researchers work in a green house in Kinigi, Musanze District. By 2025 Africa will be required to build agricultural systems that are resilient to climate change, such as using green houses. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Call to build climate resilient agric systems

Tuesday, November 05, 2019
L-R: Jane Abatoni, the Executive Secretary of ARCT-Ruhuka; Evangelique Mukantwali (Tru00f3caire Programme participant from Nyaruguru District), Dony Mazingaizo, Tru00f3caire Rwanda Country Director; Justus Kangwagye, the Head of Political Parties and CSOs at RGB; Amb. William Carlos, the envoy of Ireland to Rwanda and Uganda; Caoimhe de Barra, the chief executive of Tru00f3caire; and Bishop Rukamba, President of the Catholic Bishopu2019s Conference and and Bishop of Butare Diocese, in a group photo during the commemoration of Tru00f3caireu2019s 25 years of operations in Rwanda. Photos/Courtesy.
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FEATURED: Trócaire celebrates 25 years in Rwanda

Tuesday, November 05, 2019
Gicumbi District residents carry tree seedlings during the launch of u2018Strengthening Climate Resilience of Rural Communities in Northern Rwandau2019 project in Gicumbi District last weekend. Transparency International Rwanda yesterday launched a Rwf113.5 million project to strengthen accountability and transparency in the implementation of climate change projects in the country. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

New project to track corruption trends in climate change initiatives

Friday, November 01, 2019
Marie-Chantal Akingeneye uses her mobile phone to access information available on nutrition. / FAO/Teopista Mutesi

[FEATURED] World Food Day 2019: Our actions are our future — healthy diets for a zero hunger world

Friday, November 01, 2019
The New Times

Rwanda: Africa’s green experiment

Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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FEATURED: UN celebrates the UN Charter’s entry into force since 1945

Monday, October 28, 2019
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Rwanda

New Rwf30bn green growth project to be launched in Gicumbi District

Saturday, October 26, 2019
UN Resident Coordinator Fode Ndiaye (R) plants a tree in Kamonyi on Thursday. (Courtesy)

1600 trees planted in Kamonyi as UN Day is marked in Rwanda

Friday, October 25, 2019
Close to 130 private sector players in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors attended the CEO forum. Courtesy photos.
Business

Stakeholders speak out on key challenges and opportunities in agriculture sector

Monday, October 21, 2019