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A farmer works in her potato plantation in Muko Sector, Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

More districts turn to potatoes as yields rise

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Workers sort newly developed cassava varieties that were multiplied at the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board's Rubona station in Huye. Courtesy.
Agriculture

Farmers decry shortage of quality seeds

Sunday, January 04, 2026
Farmers have identified eight seed varieties across six crops as the most climate-resilient and high-yielding. The crops assessed include potatoes, cassava, rice, maize, cabbage and onions. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Farmers pick climate-smart seeds that double yields

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Delegates follow findings from the Decentralisation Assessment Framework (DAF) during the National Dialogue on the Role of Civil Society in Decentralisation in Kigali on Wednesday, December 17 .
Rwanda

Budget, staffing gaps are slowing decentralisation – new report

Thursday, December 18, 2025
The government previously established minimum prices for staple crops like maize, beans, and Irish potatoes.
Agriculture

Mixed reactions on govt's move to end farm produce price regulation

Saturday, October 25, 2025
Banana farmer Evariste Mutibagirana harvests bananas from his farm in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Biotech research offers new hope for Rwanda’s banana farmers

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
BPR Bank Rwanda Managing Director Patience Mutesi (c) interacts with customers and officials during the celebration of Customer Excellence Week. Courtesy.
Featured

Press release: BPR Bank celebrates Customer Excellence Week under theme “Mission Possible”

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Farmers sort organic fertiliser in Kamonyi District.
Agriculture

Why Rwanda seeks to increase organic fertiliser production

Monday, September 15, 2025
Packages of grains preserved inside Nyanza strategic grain reserve. Courtesy
Agriculture

Govt targets bigger harvests with new food basket site approach

Monday, September 08, 2025
Telesphore Ndabamenye, the Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources, speaks to journalists about the preparation for the forthcoming farming season, on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Kigali (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture

Govt prioritises food basket sites to boost farm yields

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Burera District.
Agriculture

Potato, maize farmers decry rising pesticide prices

Monday, August 11, 2025
Biotech cassava is being tested in Huye District to fight a disease that once caused a major drop in production
Agriculture

How three biotech crops could help Rwandan farmers curb losses

Tuesday, July 22, 2025