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Canisius Kanangire, the Executive Director of African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF).
Agriculture

AATF boss on Rwanda’s GM banana drive, Africa’s agri-biotech future

Saturday, November 29, 2025
Espérance Uwizeyimana,54, and a mother of five, is a a member of Terimbere Muhinzi Cooperative in Gahara Sector, according to her, the approach has transformed her harvests and reduced farming costs.
Agriculture

Farmers in Eastern Province turn to climate-smart methods to beat drought

Monday, November 10, 2025
Rwanda earned over $116 million (about Rwf168 billion) from coffee exports in 20242025.Photo by Kwizera Dan
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s coffee exports surged to nearly $120m in 2024/25

Saturday, November 08, 2025
A recent study found that trees planted under agroforestry schemes in Rwanda have an average survival rate of around 64 percent, with some sites recording rates as low as 30 percent due to limited follow-up and monitoring.
Environment

Inside new digital systems tracking forest growth

Friday, November 07, 2025
Nature has endowed every human and living organism with a defense mechanism called the immune system, which helps prevent and control infections. Internet Photo

Boost your immunity: A guide to fighting disease in a toxic world

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
A farmer showcases cassava produce in her farm in Ruhango. Courtesy
Agriculture

Regulatory body clears biotech crop trials on farmers’ fields

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama wetland in Rusizi District. Courtesy

World Food Day 2025: Let us be better together

Thursday, October 16, 2025
A nursery of native trees (Umusave) that will be planted in Bugesera District.
Environment

Why Rwanda is prioritising native tree species planting

Saturday, September 06, 2025
Richard Nkurunziza, a Burundian refugee, who initiated the project. Courtesy
Agriculture

How a Burundian refugee turned Rwf800 into a million-franc agribusiness

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Visitors tour a segment of Nyandungu Eco-Park where native trees have been planted. At least 50 percent of all trees planted in Rwanda’s urban areas should be native species. Courtesy
Environment

Govt sets new guidelines to boost native trees in cities

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Thousands of tonnes of grains at Nyanza Strategic Grain Reserve in Nyanza District. File
Agriculture

Govt to set up 200,000-tonne grain hubs to curb food losses

Monday, August 25, 2025
Beekeepers harvest their farm in Huye District. Photo by Moise Bahati
Rwanda

Rwanda eyes billions of francs in honey exports

Wednesday, August 20, 2025