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Farmers in Ruryara in Rwamagana District till their land. The new secondary and micronutrients will help enhance production of various crops. (Timothy Kisambira)

Agriculture experts introduce new crop nutrients to boost production

Tuesday, June 02, 2015
The roots and shoots of cassava plants are getting affected, leading to drying. (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

Cassava farmers count the cost of 'endless' diseases, call for support

Sunday, May 31, 2015
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Kaboneka tips farmers on land consolidation

Wednesday, March 18, 2015
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New Bill seeks to protect plant breeding

Tuesday, March 17, 2015
A farmer displays two varieties of maize. Modern varieties of food crops, such as maize, can help improve productivity in Africa. (Net photo)
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Initiative to help smallholder farmers acquire improved seeds unveiled

Sunday, March 15, 2015
Maize cobs in the field. The farmer-to-farmer extension model is expected to boost crop production. (File)
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New initiative could double agric output

Monday, February 09, 2015
Farmers in Ruryarya Sector in Rwamagana District till their land. (Timothy Kisambira)

Buffett Foundation commits Rwf345bn toward agric devt

Tuesday, February 03, 2015
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Rwanda, Ethiopia hailed for embracing quality bean varieties

Monday, February 02, 2015
The Nase14 cassava variety was acquired from Uganda and officials said tests were carried out on it to confirm it was disease-free and resistant. (Jean Pierre Bucyensenge)

Sigh of relief for farmers as govt begins distributing disease-free cassava variety

Sunday, January 25, 2015
Rwanda is among the countries with the highest average yield for rain fed spring wheat production worldwide. (File)

Wheat stems to be transformed into construction bricks

Sunday, January 18, 2015
Workers prepare to transport cassava tubers. Root and tuber crops are key to ensure food security. (File)
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Govt, FAO partner to improve cassava, potato production and marketing

Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Farmers in Ruryarya Sector, Rwamagana District, till thier land. (Timothy Kisambira)

2014: Tackling crop disease and the quest to enhance food production

Friday, December 26, 2014