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A farmer works in her potato plantation in Muko Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

More districts turn to potatoes as yields rise

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Workers sort newly developed cassava varieties that were multiplied at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board's Rubona station in Huye. Courtesy.
Agriculture

Farmers decry shortage of quality seeds

Sunday, January 04, 2026
Farmers have identified eight seed varieties across six crops as the most climate-resilient and high-yielding. The crops assessed include potatoes, cassava, rice, maize, cabbage and onions. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Farmers pick climate-smart seeds that double yields

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Telesphore Ndabamenye, Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources (C), and other officials look at the newly unveiled fertiliser product in Bugsesera on Monday, November 10. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Rwanda Fertilizer Company launches customised blends to boost yields

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva tours the milk powder factory, one of the key agro-processing industries in Nyagatare District, on August 8. File Photo.
Economy

Rwanda to set up industrial parks for agro-processing

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
The government previously established minimum prices for staple crops like maize, beans, and Irish potatoes.
Agriculture

Mixed reactions on govt's move to end farm produce price regulation

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Vendors inside a potato store in Nyabisindu, Remera in Gasabo District. The government says it has lifted fixed prices for agricultural produce. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Why Rwanda ended price controls on farm produce

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Technicians fix fridges at Bugesera based firm. Imported and locally manufactured refrigeration equipment will soon be tested and certified for energy efficiency. Courtesy
Energy

Inside Rwanda’s plan to cut power waste from inefficient fridges

Monday, October 13, 2025
A farmer sorts fresh vegetables before placing them in a solar powered cold room in Kamonyi District.
Agriculture

Solar cold rooms bring relief to farmers battling post-harvest losses

Thursday, October 09, 2025
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Mark Cyubahiro Bagabe speaking at a session titled Cultivating Change Youth, Tech and the Future of Agriculture on Tuesday, October 7. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Agriculture

Rwanda turns to machine learning and satellites to boost precision agriculture

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Rice produce collected by members of Mushikiri Rice Growers in Kirehe District. File
Agriculture

End of price regulation opens new chapter for Rwandan farmers

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
Eric Dusengimana meets with his former counterparts during a campaign to fight against smuggling in Burera District.
Rwanda

Burera: One former Kanyanga dealer now leads anti-smuggling campaign

Monday, October 06, 2025