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An agronomist sorts seedlings in a multiplication centre. By streamlining fragmented services into a unified platform, AMIS will ensure efficiency, equity, and real-time responsiveness. Courtesy
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AMIS: Rwanda’s digital infrastructure for smart agriculture

Monday, July 07, 2025
PM Ngirente and former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan (R) during a visit of an exhibition at the conference that was held under the theme “NextGen Ag-Tech Solutions for Africa’s Farmers.” Courtesy
Agriculture

Ngirente: Africa must leverage tech, innovation to develop agriculture

Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Potato farmers in Gataraga Sector, Musanze District have reported high harvest following the adoption of new varieties. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Improved potato seeds boost production in Musanze

Monday, June 09, 2025
Solar powered irrigation scheme in eastern province in Rwanda. The Global Report on Food Crises 2025 confirms a sobering reality for Africa. File

Transforming Africa’s food systems

Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Nasho solar powered irrigation project in eastern province.

Why Africa must transform its agriculture sector now

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Rwanda’s annual rice imports surged from 417,862 tonnes in 2023, to 508,852 tonnes in 2024 – implying a 21 per cent rise. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda’s rice imports top $300m: Will local farmers cash in?

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Tens of cows in modern dairy farming at Gabiro Agribusiness Hub. Courtesy
Agriculture

AgriHubs to power Rwanda’s food future

Thursday, April 10, 2025
Gakuba Jonas, farmer practicing Conservation Agriculture
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Inside RICA's first-ever Conservation Agriculture Symposium: stakeholders shaping a sustainable future

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Boosting soil health with cover crops. These vital components of conservation agriculture improve nutrient levels and water retention, leading to healthier, more productive lands. (Photo: RICA).

Key to preserving Rwanda’s food security lies in the soil

Monday, March 24, 2025
The government plans to introduce agrihubs and food basket sites as part of innovations to drive forward its agriculture sector. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Rwanda set to introduce agrihubs, food basket sites in new strategy

Friday, March 21, 2025
Members of the Dukomeze Ubuzima potato cooperative in Musanze planting crops. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Agriculture

Unsustainable farming practices threaten soil health in Virunga mountains

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Workers inside a green house in which they grow new varieties of sweet potatoes in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Govt steps up fight against certified seed shortages

Tuesday, January 28, 2025