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Regional weather agency predicts heavy rains, flood risks in Horn of Africa. Courtesy
Environment

Regional weather agency predicts heavy rains, flood risks in Horn of Africa

Thursday, April 03, 2025
The Horn of Africa will experience a weather anomaly characterized by drier- and wetter-than-usual conditions between April and June.
Environment

Unusual weather conditions expected in Horn of Africa

Saturday, March 22, 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
Delegates during the launch of the “Foster Methane Mitigation in Agriculture and Livestock Sectors” project on Tuesday, February 18. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda, FAO collaborate to mitigate methane emissions in agriculture, livestock sectors

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The New Times

Why pulses matter and why we celebrate World Pulses Day

Monday, February 10, 2025
Inside Kabuga abattoir in Gasabo District. Rwanda aims to increase annual meat production from 207,097 tonnes in 2023-24 to 247,223 tonnes in 2028-29. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Rwanda targets 20% increase in meat production by 2029

Monday, February 10, 2025
A view of Nasho solar-powered irrigation project in Eastern Province in Rwanda. File

The path forward: Harnessing technology, innovation in agriculture in Eastern Africa

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Participants during a consultation workshop under the project on resilient systems to improve value chains and post-harvest management on Friday, January 17. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Farmers look to reduce post-harvest losses under FAO-funded project

Monday, January 20, 2025
A pharmacist looks for drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Rwanda Biomedical Centre has raised alarm over the misuse of drugs.
Health

RBC warns against drug misuse amid rising antimicrobial resistance

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
A view of Nasho solar powered irrigation project in Eastern Province. Rwanda is set to increase the area irrigated by solar power from the current 646 hectares to 1,146 hectares by 2029 under NST2. File

A partnership to grow Rwanda’s green economy

Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Three women agripreneurs Dr. Never Zekeya Mwembela from Tanzania, and Kenya's Gladwell Karangi and Pauline Otila Kamwara were awarded at the Agroecological Food Futures Prize in Kigali on December 3. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Three agripreneurs women win prestigious ‘Agroecological Food Futures’ prize

Thursday, December 05, 2024
A technician producing potato seeds under the partnership between RAB and CIP. Courtesy
Agriculture

Soil testing tech could boost Rwanda’s Irish potato production by 20%

Monday, December 02, 2024