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Agronomist works in a potato seed multiplication centre in Musanze District. Rwanda is getting ready to test genetically modified potato varieties resistant to late blight. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Rwanda to begin GMO trials for potatoes by February 2025

Saturday, August 31, 2024
Irrigation increased by around 50 per cent from 48,508 hectares in 2017 to 72,912 hectares in 2024.
Agriculture

How Rwanda's 2018-24 strategic agriculture transformation plan fared

Saturday, August 17, 2024
Agri-scientists work in Irish potato multiplication centre in Kiningi in Musanze District.
Agriculture

Top Rwandan crops on track to be 'genetically modified'

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Raspberry Pi tech remote irrigation is an automated method that uses sensors and computers to schedule crop irrigation without the need for manual intervention. Courtesy
Technology

ICT ministry backs Raspberry Pi tech for remote irrigation

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Farmers working in their fields in Kinigi Sector, Musanze District, one of the areas with fertile land in the country/Photo by Germain Nsanzimana.
Agriculture

RAB roots for multi-story buildings as population pressure threatens arable land

Monday, August 12, 2024
Small-scale farmers in Rutsiro District are witnessing high productivity following the restoration of Bitenga marshland. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Agriculture

Climate-resilient assets improve food security in Rutsiro

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The New Times
Featured

PRESS RELEASE - One Acre Fund: A catalyst for agricultural transformation in Rwanda

Friday, July 12, 2024
Donatille Mukabalisa, the PL president who is the former parliament speaker, addresses residents during during a party campaign in Musanze District on July 8. Courtesy
Elections

Liberal Party promises boost in industrial parks

Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Democratic Green Party's flag bearer Frank Habineza during a campaign rally in Nyamagabe on Sunday, July 7. Courtesy
Elections

Nyaruguru, Nyamagabe: Green Party’s Habineza vows to address expropriation issues

Monday, July 08, 2024
The New Times
Showbiz

Beat the heat: Kigali’s top 10 weekend getaways

Friday, June 21, 2024
A view of the conserved Rugezi wetland which has played a big role in stabilising the water supply for national hydropower generation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Featured

How Rugezi wetland restoration stabilised hydropower supply

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The New Times
Africa

Erratic weather patterns upend traditional agriculture in Kenya

Wednesday, May 08, 2024