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Phelomene Mukamusoni, a resident in Ruhango district, access to funds from CDAT project, improved her potato multiplying business. The project granted her with Rwf 70 million.
Agriculture

CDAT project fuels smallholder farmers’ growth into agribusiness investors

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Marthe Paauwe, Chief Executive Officer of MoneyPhone interacts with Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and other officials while visiting MoneyPhone stand at Inclusive FinTech Forum in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

Prime Minister visits MoneyPhone’s booth as fintech unlocks digital loans for unbanked farmers

Thursday, March 19, 2026
A pineapple farm in Sake Sector in Ngoma District where farmers use irrigation. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura
Agriculture

Ngoma farmers push for irrigation to unlock Lake Sake’s potential

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Rwanda Fertilizer Company (RFC) recognized outstanding agrodealers for their strong performance, innovation, and commitment to serving farming communitiesat RFC’s blending facility in the Bugesera Special Economic Zone, on February 27, 2026. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: Rwanda Fertilizer Company rewards top agrodealers driving distribution of customised fertilisers

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Anass Khanchoufi, the Managing Director of Rwanda Fertilizer Company and Belinda Bwiza, One Acre Fund Country Director sign an agreement in Bugesera on February 23. Courtesy
Featured

RFC, One Acre Fund partner to bring customised fertilisers to smallholder farmers

Monday, February 23, 2026
Farmers observe hybrid maize varieties during a field demonstration aimed at promoting improved seed use and cultivation practices. COURTESY.
Agriculture

Rwanda bets on hybrid seed to close its maize yield gap

Friday, February 20, 2026
RICA alumni who attended the discussions at a stakeholder perspective on employability and impact workshop held on February 13.
Featured

Featured: RICA graduates earn employers' praise as they root for sharper focus on job-ready skills

Monday, February 16, 2026
Emma Uwera, a seed entrepreneur and plant breeder, works in her maize plantation in Rwamagana District on January 22. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Crime

Fake seeds dealers could face jail term under new bill

Monday, February 09, 2026
Verena Ruzibuka, Country Director of Heifer International Rwanda hands over a cheque to one of the winners. Heifer International Rwanda has officially launched the 2026 AYuTE Challenge Rwanda. Courtesy
Featured

Press release: Heifer Rwanda launches 2026 AYuTE challenge with Rwf65m for youth-led Agritech solutions

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
A technician works inside a cookstove testing labaratory at Rwanda Standards Board. File
Environment

REMA explains charges for new carbon market projects

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye delivers his remarks at the launch of the partnership on Thursday January 15. Courtesy
Agriculture

New partnerships aim to strengthen, clean up seed supply chain

Friday, January 16, 2026
Fish production at Lake Kivu based fish hatchery in Karongi District. According to statistics Rwanda fish production rose to 52,439 tonnes in 2025, up from 48,133 tonnes in 2024, extending a steady upward trend over the past five years. Photo: Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda records steady rise in fish production

Wednesday, January 07, 2026