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Coffee farmer Mutibagirana sorts his plantation in Karenge sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Replacing aging trees to boost Rwanda’s coffee exports

Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Paddy rice production in 2023 amounted to 133,628 tonnes, 1,446 tonnes less than the 135,074 tonnes recorded in the previous year, in Rwanda. On February 21, 2024, the country enacted legislation governing biosafety, aimed at ensuring the safe handling, transfer, and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) food in the country.
Agriculture

Six things to know as Rwanda promulgates GMO law

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Workers sort new cassava varieties at a RAB station in Huye District. Rwanda, on February 21, published in its Official Gazette a law governing biosafety for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to ensure they are handled, transferred, and used safely. Photo Courtesy
Law

Rwanda finally passes law on GMOs: What next?

Tuesday, February 27, 2024
A Farmer weeding in an Irish potato garden. Use of pesticides in treating potato disease could stop the decline in bee population and help increase honey production. Photo Courtesy
Agriculture

Genetically modified potatoes could address honey crisis – scientists

Monday, February 19, 2024
A banana plantation that was attacked by Panama disease in Kayonza District in Eastern Province in Rwanda. File
Agriculture

Agric biotechnology could save banana varieties ravaged by Panama disease - experts

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Workers packing fresh avocadoes for export at a National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) packhouse in Kigali. File
Agriculture

From simple crop to cash cow: How avocado became profitable

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Manager of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) Project, Vitumbiko Chinoko, speaks during an interview on agricultural biotechnology in Nairobi, on November 3. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Africa

Expert gives insights on GMO potential, adoption in Africa

Tuesday, November 07, 2023
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. FILE
Agriculture

Drought, pest-tolerant biotech maize gaining foothold in Africa

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Farmers work in their Irish potato plantation in Musanze District. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Scientists seek response to disease that erodes 80% of Irish potatoes

Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Featured

FEATURED: One Acre Fund, RICA, Howard Buffett Foundation launch seed centre in Bugesera

Friday, October 06, 2023
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during the closing workshop on the project in Kigali, on September 29. Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: FAO project helps improve Rwanda’s soil testing, productivity

Monday, October 02, 2023
Vincent Mwiseneza quit his lucrative job to venture into farming, and urges the youth to see the opportunities in agriculture. Courtesy photos.
Agriculture

From farm to table: Agriprenuer on how improved seeds can revolutionise food security

Monday, September 18, 2023