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Delegates follow a presentation during the meeting on Wednesday, August 30
Featured

Rwanda, FAO in joint bid to protect biodiversity

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Ildephonse Musafiri delivers remarks during the opening of the meeting in Kigali on Monday, July 31. Courtesy

Only 37% of farmers use quality seeds - Agric Minister

Monday, July 31, 2023
The UNCLOS entered into force on 17 June 2023 for Rwanda, just in time for the adoption of the Agreement on the Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction on 19 and 20 June 2023.

New rights, duties and expectations for Rwanda in the Law of the Sea Convention

Monday, July 03, 2023
Delegates during PASET’s Governing Council Meeting on Thursday,February 2. Craish Bahizi
Education

FEATURED: Over 290 African scientists, engineers pursuing PhDs through PASET – education minister

Friday, February 03, 2023
Rwanda is working on strategies to maximise milk production from its over 1.43 million cows.
Economy

Plans underway to maximise milk production

Monday, January 30, 2023
Workers sorting new cassava varieties that were multiplied at RAB station in Huye. RAB has already Confined trials for GM cassava and potato to grow the varieties that can resist on pests. Courtesy
Agriculture

Scientists push for GMO seeds as pests threaten crops

Thursday, January 12, 2023
Jeanne d’Arc Mujawamariya, the Minister for Environment speaks at the UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal which was concluded on Monday, December 19, 2022. Courtesy
Environment

Rwanda welcomes global deal to save species from extinction

Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Minister for Justice and Attorney General, Emmanuel Ugirashebuja (R) interacts with Prosecutor General Aimable Havugiyaremye as NPPA validated the Rapid Reference Guide, a tool that will help regulate environmental crimes on December 1. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Govt launches tool to regulate wildlife and environmental crimes

Thursday, December 01, 2022
The New Times

University of Rwanda to introduce master’s programme in biotechnology

Saturday, August 13, 2022
A veterinarian conducts an artificial insemination at Gako meat project in Bugesera District. Rwanda Agricultural board plans to scale up bovine embryo transfer technology use in the country to increase improved cattle breeds and restocking of new breeds in the dairy and beef sector as well as conserving local cattle breeds such as Inyambo. Photo: Courtesy.

RAB banks on technology for improved cattle breeds and output

Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Agriculture technicians work on multiplication of a new variety of Irish potato seedlings in Musanze District. Agri experts are making a case for adopting agricultural biotechnology. According to the experts, genetically modified crops produced through the use of biotechnology have much to offer in line with addressing food insecurity and the increasing production costs. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.

How agricultural biotechnology could boost food security

Friday, July 22, 2022
The New Times

EDITORIAL: Need for increased research into agricultural biotechnology

Wednesday, June 29, 2022