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A view of a dam that was constructed to facilitate irrigation in Rulindo. File
Rwanda

When is a water abstraction permit required?

Monday, August 03, 2026
Millipede infestations spread across more than 2,500 hectares of farmland in Eastern Province, threatening production ahead of the next planting season. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Eastern Province: Maize farmers get treated seeds amid pests

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Gabon's Ambassador to Rwanda, Sylver Aboubakar Minko Mi-Nseme (left, in white), and KTHUB Managing Director Kabahizi Théoneste (right) during a meeting with Rwandan investors this week.
Agriculture

How Rwandan investors plan to use farmland in Gabon

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Farmers in Nyagatare during a capacity building session about how to manage, mantain irrigation infrastructure and learning how to best improve productivity.
Agriculture

Over 300 farmers hone skills in modern farming, irrigation 

Friday, July 31, 2026
Emma Uwera, founder and managing director of I&J Harvest Limited, a home-grown seed company supplying maize, bean and soybean seeds. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Women-owned businesses rise as focus shifts to scaling up

Friday, July 31, 2026
One field, two soil stories. Conservation Agriculture (left) keeps the soil covered, moist, and rich in organic matter. Conventional tillage (right) leaves it exposed, drier, and more vulnerable to degradation. The difference is visible. Photo: RICA.

Soil moisture: Rwanda’s most valuable agricultural resource

Friday, July 31, 2026
Jail terms for offences such as exhuming animal carcasses are among the key provisions contained in Rwanda's newly approved animal husbandry and fisheries bill. File

Up to 10 years in jail for exhuming animal carcasses: What's in the new livestock bill

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Members of Parliament have approved a draft law governing animal husbandry and fisheries. Courtesy
Agriculture

MPs approve new bill for livestock, fisheries

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Visitors listen as RICA staff member explains the benefits of conservation agriculture at the institution's demonstration plots during a recent visit. (Courtesy)

Inside RICA's role in advancing Rwanda's farming through conservation agriculture

Monday, July 27, 2026
Emma Uwera, a seed entrepreneur and plant breeder, inspects her plantation in Rwamagana District on January 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Farmers back agriculture bill, seek swift implementation

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Dancing allows youngsters to be confident, have discipline and can be a source of income.
Education

Holiday skills: How learners can turn their break into a time of growth

Saturday, July 25, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks at Solid Africa's 15th anniversary celebration on Friday, July 24, in Kigali. She called for greater recognition of nutrition as a cornerstone of healthcare. All photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

PHOTOS: 'Medicine alone is not enough': First Lady calls for nutrition at the heart of patient care

Saturday, July 25, 2026