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A farmer works in her avocado plantation in Nyamagabe District on April 29, 2022. Although avocados are grown nationwide, production is concentrated in districts such as Gisagara, Huye, Nyagatare, Nyanza and Rusizi. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Agriculture

Why Gisagara district is pushing for an avocado processing plant

Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Workers sort fresh avocados for export at the National Agricultural Export Development Board Warehouse in Kigali. File
Business

China seen as key alternative as Rwanda’s export markets weaken

Saturday, April 18, 2026
Verena Ruzibuka, Country Director of Heifer International Rwanda hands over a cheque to one of the winners. Heifer International Rwanda has officially launched the 2026 AYuTE Challenge Rwanda. Courtesy
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Press release: Heifer Rwanda launches 2026 AYuTE challenge with Rwf65m for youth-led Agritech solutions

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
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Agriculture

A look at govt’s six projects to help create 800,000 agrifood jobs

Sunday, November 30, 2025
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Agriculture

The young visionaries reimagining Rwanda’s climate future

Monday, November 17, 2025
A person packs avocados at a storehouse in the Masoro Special Economic Zone for export. Rwanda’s avocado exports generated $6.3 million in 2023, up from just $440,000 in 2013, according to the National Agricultural Export Board (NAEB). File
Economy

Avocado farmers, exporters upbeat about potential access to China

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Garden Fresh Ltd workers at the packhouse in Masoro Special Economic Zone packing the harvest ready for export. Photo by IGIHE
Business

Govt to prioritise key export commodities under AfCFTA implementation strategy

Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Phoebe Mukobwajana, 44, a resident in Nyagatare sector
Agriculture

Farmers' mixed reactions after govt ends price regulation

Monday, November 03, 2025
Workers sort fresh avocado fr export at Souk Farm. The firm grows avocados and process them into oil. Courtesy
Economy

20 green companies seek Rwf5bn to boost circular food economy

Monday, October 06, 2025
Workers sort fresh chili for export at the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) packhouse in Gikondo, Kigali. File
Economy

How Rwanda plans to generate $1.5bn in agricultural exports

Friday, August 15, 2025
Chandra Trifonov, EA Agro’s CEO one of investors Gabiro Agri Business Hub, guiding Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva during a tour on Saturday, August 9. Photo: Courtesy
Agriculture

Foreign firms bet on Gabiro hub as agriculture booms

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Delegates visited a modern dairy farm where they observed advanced cow milking technology, showcasing Rwanda’s growing efforts to adopt modern innovations in the livestock sector. CourtesyRICA
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s farming practices are evolving to meet modern demands

Monday, July 28, 2025