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Harvested macadamia nuts on display in Nyanza District last year. (E. Ntirenganya)

Farmers embrace macadamia nut growing as govt eyes 1m trees

Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Farmers in Kirehe District during post-harvest handling of produce. (File)

Climate change: Minister calls for sharing of more information

Wednesday, March 09, 2016
Trade and Industry minister Francois Kanimba speaks about the trade situation in the country during a consultative meeting on how to cope with trade balance deficit at the Senate Hall yesterday. Kanimba and six other ministers, including Evode Imena (State for Mining), Claver Gatete (Finance and Economic Planning - pictured left) and Dr Geraldine Mukeshimana (Agriculture), appeared before Senate to explain means of bridging gaps in the country's trade balance of payment. (Doreen Umutesi)

Seven ministers in Senate over trade imbalance

Thursday, February 11, 2016
The agro-exports body is promoting value-addition to increase Rwanda's exports to the region and other markets. (Net photo)
Business

NAEB moves to link farmers and exporters

Monday, January 18, 2016
The road will facilitate transportation in Karongi and Rutsiro districts. (File)

Karongi-Rutsiro road to ease agri business

Friday, January 08, 2016
Uwayirenge in her store. The farmer now harvests 30 tonnes of beans per season (All photos: Lydia Atieno)
Business

Growing nutritious beans changed fortunes of Nyagatare farmer

Monday, September 28, 2015
Vegetables in Hirwa's compound. The crops also act as beautification materials for the family. / Photos: (All photos by Peterson Tumwebaze)
Business

Backyard farming: The untapped cash cow in urban areas

Monday, July 27, 2015
Nyiransabimana and Kamondo weed a rice pad. The farmers say irrigation has improved their harvests. (Jean Nepo Ndikuma)
Business

Irrigation gives new lease of life to Muhanga rice farmers

Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Mukamana's helpers weed the plantation. The farmer earns Rwf500,000 from pineapple sales per season.
Business

Former house help reaps big as a commercial pineapple grower

Tuesday, July 14, 2015
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Harebamungu nominated for ambassadorial job

Monday, June 08, 2015
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NAEB launches coffee census, exercise to last 10 days

Thursday, May 14, 2015
Muneza in his farm. (Dennis Agaba)
Business

From Rwf30,000, Muneza has built a multi-million business empire

Monday, April 13, 2015