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Kate Ojungo, the Country Representative for Kenya Seed Company Rwanda during a field day that offered farmers an opportunity to see how improved maize and wheat varieties perform under highland conditions in Musanze District.
Featured

How Kenya Seed Company Rwanda is boosting quality seed adoption for farm productivity

Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Rwanda marked International Youth Day on Wednesday August 12. The celebration of the International Youth Day themed “Stay Healthy. Get Empowered. Go Big” was held in different districts of the country.  Courtesy

International Youth Day 2026: What young people really want

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Farmers during a study tour in wheat farm in Burera District. Rwanda had 16 wheat varieties, 83 protected maize varieties, 12 soybean varieties among others.
Crime

Theft of protected crop varieties to attract Rwf100m fine under new law

Friday, August 07, 2026
An agronomist works in a seeds multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Law

11 things to know about new agriculture law

Tuesday, August 04, 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
The congress was held under the theme Seeds as a Strategic Engine for National Transformation Advancing a Competitive, Private-Sector-Led Seed System for Food Security, Jobs and Trade.
Agriculture

Research, innovation key to Africa's seed market ambitions

Thursday, July 30, 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
Farmers spray a maize field to protect crops from pests and diseases, a key practice in improving yields and supporting agricultural productivity. File
Agriculture

Parliament passes bill to modernise agriculture

Friday, July 24, 2026
Officials pose for a group photo during the 3rd Rwanda National Seed Congress 2026, which opened in Kigali on Monday, July 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

BK scales up seed financing as Rwanda builds a stronger agricultural sector

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
AGUKA Ideation Entrepreneurship Programme champions pose for a group photo with officials during the awarding ceremony held in Kigali on July 14, 2026. Photo by Kellya Keza.
Featured

Over 140 young innovators secure Rwf640m from YouthConnekt, AGUKA awards

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Scintillating Sinner's best shots as world number one retains Wimbledon title
Tennis

Sinner holds off Zverev to defend Wimbledon title

Sunday, July 12, 2026