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RFC's Managing Director, Anass Khanchoufi hands over a brand-new motor tricycles to one of agro-dealers and farmers who play a vital role in strengthening Rwanda’s food system. As part of the RFC Agro-dealer Champion Program 2024, the top three agro-dealers were awarded brand-new motor tricycles. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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FEATURED: Rwanda Fertilizer Company recognises outstanding agro-dealers, farmers

Monday, December 09, 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
The two-day forum in Kayonza District on November 26 and 27, helped to raise awareness and engage with local farmers
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FEATURED: BK moves to empower agribusiness co-ops through 'Kungahara na BK' loan scheme

Friday, November 29, 2024
Chicken, eggs, avocados, carrots, and broccoli. The World Bank has pointed to a shift in consumption among Rwandan residents, from a diet rich cereals and beans to one consisting of more livestock-sourced products, horticulture, and processed foods and beverages. Internet Photo
Agriculture

Experts weigh in on Rwanda’s domestic food demand outlook

Friday, November 22, 2024
Farmers cultivate cassava in Rulindo District. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops. Courtesy
Environment

Farmers shift to short-cycle crops amidst minimal rains

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
A farmer inspects her sweet potatoes. Farmers without irrigation capabilities are adopting short-cycle and climate resilient crops such as sweet potatoes, beans, and cassava.
Environment

Farmers look to resilient crops as poor rains threaten harvests

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Agric experts work in a farm of new variety of potatoes that are grown in a green house in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

What $10m agri-biotech programme means for Rwanda

Thursday, October 17, 2024
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri speaks at the World Food Forum 2024 in Italy on October 15. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda pitches investment opportunities worth $785m at World Food Forum

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Agric specialists during a seeds multiplication exercise in a greenhouse in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Inside Rwanda’s new Rwf13bn agri-biotech programme

Monday, October 14, 2024
Residents and security officers during an irrigation exercise in Gatsibo. Rwanda’s agriculture sector is expected to achieve over 6 per cent annual growth. Courtesy
Agriculture

NST2: How govt plans to drive agriculture forward

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presided over the launch of Rwanda Legacy Program” at the 2024 Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum 2024) on September 6
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Rwanda woos investors to inject $1.7bn into major agriculture opportunities at concluded Africa Food Systems Forum

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Minister Agriculture Ildephonse Musafiri visits a maize plantation during World Food Day. The Government has allocated Rwf54.2 billion for subsidies on mineral fertilisers, and seeds in Kayonza in 2023. File
Agriculture

Govt earmarks over Rwf54bn for fertilisers, seeds

Wednesday, September 11, 2024