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While fertilizer prices have declined somewhat since the start of the year, they remain exorbitantly high for most small farmers around the world.

The Fertilizer Conundrum

Friday, June 16, 2023
Farmers spray pesticides in a maize plantation in an effort to combat Fall Armyworm last year. According to RAB, at least 90 per cent of the maize and sorghum plantations were highly affected by the pests in Nyamagabe, Nyanza and Muhanga districts. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda changes tack on Fall Armyworms response

Sunday, January 29, 2023
Some items of hazardous chemical waste at a collection centre. Rwanda is set to invest $6.8 million (Rwf7.2 billion) from 2022 to 2027 in managing hazardous chemical waste. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda to invest Rwf7bn in managing ‘hazardous chemical waste’

Sunday, December 11, 2022
Jean de Dieu Kwizera, a beekeeper in Gasabo District. Beekeepers reckon that one of the ways to increase honey production is producing eco-friendly pesticides.

Beekeepers weigh in on how to boost honey production

Monday, August 08, 2022
The New Times

FEATURED: Organic Agriculture as a Solution to Sustainable Food Systems in Rwanda

Friday, July 15, 2022
The team created an organic pesticide fertiliser to replace chemical products. Photo: Courtesy.

Rwandan varsity students emerge winners in global contest for circular economy solutions

Tuesday, May 31, 2022
Some cattle drink water in Muvumba river in Nyagatare District. / Photo: File.
Business

How polluting Muvumba River could affect its economic importance

Monday, January 24, 2022
The New Times

We must go the organic way to solve the toxic pesticide challenge

Wednesday, January 12, 2022
In Nyamasheke district, for instance, the bee population has decreased to such an extent that the productivity of honey has decreased drastically.
Rwanda

Pesticides, deforestation hurt national honey production

Tuesday, December 21, 2021
A worker uses pesticides in Musanze District. There is a need for strengthened enforcement and vigilance on borders to ensure the banned pesticides are not smuggled into the country. / Photo: File.
Business

Is Rwanda safe from banned pesticides?

Monday, November 29, 2021
The majority of farmers reported Potato Bacterial Wilt disease to be the major disease constraint to potato farming. / Net photo.
Business

What are the most prevalent potato diseases in Rwanda?

Monday, November 15, 2021
The New Times
Business

European investors to establish €20m factory for organic fertilizers

Monday, July 05, 2021