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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
President Kagame speaks to delegates on Wednesday, January 17, at a round table on mobilising global business to support the implementation of the AfCFTA, one of the side events during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Photo: Village Urugwiro
Africa

WEF: Vibrant private sector critical to AfCFTA success - Kagame

Thursday, January 18, 2024
Beekeeping near Gishwati-Mukura Biosphere Reserve is expected to boost honey production. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

RAB calls for bee-friendly farming amid climate change

Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Over 500,000 tonnes of maize will be harvested in Eastern Province, officials said.
Agriculture

Eastern Province: Agric minister roots for food storage to help cut post-harvest losses

Friday, January 12, 2024
Beekeepers have been encouraged to transition from traditional beekeeping techniques to modern practices in Kayonza district. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Rwanda

Kayonza beekeepers to benefit from new buffer zone

Monday, December 25, 2023
One of tree nurseries that were established by the government in Eastern province. Residents were urged to plant different tree species including those serving as food for bees. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity

Thursday, December 14, 2023
Harmful pesticides found in nearly half of regular baby food, study reveals. Internet
Health

Harmful pesticides found in nearly half of regular baby food, study reveals

Saturday, November 25, 2023
A farmer irrigates his cabagge plantation in Akagera wetland near Mahama refugee camp.
Agriculture

Mahama refugees turn to farming after relief aid cut

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Maize farmers across the country are worried as armyworms have built resistance to pesticides. File
Agriculture

Govt launches campaign against fall armyworms

Monday, November 13, 2023
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 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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Business

Flo, Africa’s first organic beer, enters the Rwandan market

Monday, October 23, 2023