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The government plans to set up two artificial insemination centers, which will add to the six already existing ones which operate in Rwamagana, Gicumbi, Bugesera, Rubavu, Rusizi, and Muhanga. Photos: Courtesy
Rwanda

How drones are revolutionising pig farming in Rwanda

Thursday, July 03, 2025
A 400 kilogrammes Duroc boar, prized for its rapid growth and high-quality meat, is on display at the 18th National Agriculture Show running from June 18 to 27. Courtesy
Rwanda

How a 400-kg Duroc boar is boosting Rwanda’s pork industry

Saturday, June 28, 2025
An agric expert woorks at an irish potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District.. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Govt to pilot three biotech crops

Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Officials pose for a photo at The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2025. All photos by Dan GATSINZI
Agriculture

Experts explore sustainable dairy production at major meet in Kigali

Friday, May 30, 2025
Minister Bagabe visited the cattle breeding centre in Brazil
Agriculture

Rwanda to import Brazil's Girolando cattle breed to boost milk yields

Friday, May 30, 2025
Veternarians conduct artificial insemination at former ISAR Rubona in Huye. A $20 million centre being set up in Huye District, Southern Province, will be a regional leader in genetic improvement for cattle production. File
Science

How new centre is set to make Rwanda regional leader in cattle genetics

Friday, May 30, 2025
Nutrition offers body support in various ways. There are genetic differences, food tolerance, nutrient absorption and metabolism that can influence the effect of diet on disease occurrence.

Good feeding habits can prolong life

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
An agric worker sorts seedlings in an Irish potato multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Rwanda to boost nutrition with bio-fortified Irish potato varieties

Monday, January 20, 2025
According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s report, in 2023-2024, Rwanda achieved an annual milk production of one million tonnes, representing 85.7 per cent of the target. Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Govt outlines actions to boost milk production after missed target

Sunday, January 19, 2025
Fish production has slightly increased from 46,495 tonnes in 2023 to 48,133 tonnes in 2024. File
Rwanda

Fish production targets revised as govt records slight increase

Monday, January 13, 2025
A fish farmer feeding his fish in Rubavu District. File
Agriculture

Rwanda moves to boost research in aquaculture, cut fish imports

Tuesday, December 10, 2024
A wheat farmer inspects her plantation in Burera District. File
Agriculture

How can Rwanda’s near-extinct traditional food crops be salvaged?

Tuesday, November 26, 2024