November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda on Course to Grow Grapes, Produce Wine
Three years after inking a deal with the Germany state of Rhineland Palatinate, Rwanda is about to start growing grapes with the aim to boost its wine industry and reduce wine… Read more »
November 12, 2022
Rwanda: Rwandan Instant Coffee 'Promising' on the Chinese Market
As Rwanda continues to explore the Chinese market, local instant coffee is the latest product to be sent to the Asian country, and according to the Rwanda Coffee Company, the… Read more »
October 10, 2022
Rwanda: Food Prices Will Keep Increasing If Rains Remain Low, Warn Farmers
Yields are likely to be low in farming season A if rains continue to be minimal, farmers told The New Times. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda, EU Sign Rwf72.5 Billion Deal for Climate-Resilient Agriculture
The government of Rwanda and the European Union signed a financing agreement worth €69 million (approx.Rwf72.5 billion) to support climate-smart and inclusive agriculture, on… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Rwanda: Gako Meat Project on Course to Profitability - MPs Told
The Gako meat project - covering 6,000 hectares in Bugesera District - is promising, and could start generating a return on its estimated $73 million (about Rwf74 billion)… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Moves to Probe 'Sharp' Increase in Potato Prices
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has deployed teams across the country to inquire into factors behind drastic rise in Irish potato prices among other food prices to the extent… Read more »
September 13, 2022
Rwanda: Agricultural Exports Increase By 44%
Rwanda's agricultural exports increased by 44 per cent to over $640.9 million (over Rwf663 billion) in 2021-2022, from $444.8 million (over Rwf460 billion) in the previous… Read more »
September 08, 2022
Rwanda: Farmers Expected to Earn, Reduce Carbon Emissions in New Project
Carbon farming in Africa has the potential to store up to 1.2 billion tonnes of carbon or 10 percent of the carbon reduction needed to avoid the catastrophic 1.5 degrees of… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Rwanda: Kivu Fish Farmers Wary Over Sharp Decline in Production
The fishing community around Lake Kivu is reporting a drastic decline in sardine fish species production in the past three years. Read more »
August 30, 2022
Rwanda: How Off-Grid Cold Storage Systems Are Helping Farmers Reduce Post-Harvest Losses
For Jean Desire Habiyambere, an entrepreneur with a passion for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), helping farmers shrink post-harvest losses is a win-win… Read more »
August 29, 2022
Rwanda: Let Us Make the Most of Our Quality Tea - Kagame
Rwanda's tea is known for its high quality and is among the best in the world and it is a record that has been sustained for long, but much can be done to even improve this quality… Read more »
August 23, 2022
Rwanda: Trade Ministry Sets New Milk Prices
The Ministry of Trade and Industry has set new prices for unprocessed fresh milk as the market faces milk shortages and price speculations from different retailers. Read more »
August 08, 2022
Rwanda: Beekeepers Weigh in On How to Boost Honey Production
With honey production still low in the country compared to demand, beekeepers are suggesting different ways to help fix the deficit. Read more »
July 29, 2022
Rwanda: High Freight Rates Cast a Shadow Over Horticulture Export Prospects
When Robert Rukundo got a deal to export horticulture produce to France last month, he was expecting business growth and an increase in revenues. But, high airfreight costs are… Read more »
July 26, 2022
Rwanda: How Fresh Graduate Grew From Five Beehives to Multi-Million Business
Jean de Dieu Kwizera, the CEO and founder of Beegulf Ltd, started his business with five beehives in 2019. He is now making a fortune from beekeeping, a business he runs in Gasabo… Read more »
July 16, 2022
Rwanda: Moroccan Firm Donates 15,000 Tonnes of Fertilisers to Rwanda
Moroccan firm, OCP Group, has donated 15,000 tonnes of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilisers, a development that will support the country's fertiliser use and increase farm… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Rwanda: Calls Grow for Govt to Do More On Food Security
There is a need to urgently devise ways to significantly boost food productivity if the country is to achieve its food security targets, experts and farmers say. Read more »
June 14, 2022
Rwanda: How Drought Affected Kayonza Farmers' Income
Hadija Munganyinka, a farmer and a mother of three from Kayonza District recalls the difficult times she experienced without food after being affected by dry spells. Read more »
Rwanda: How Drought Affected Kayonza Farmers' Income
Hadija Munganyinka, a farmer and a mother of three from Kayonza District recalls the difficult times she experienced without food after being affected by dry spells. Read more »
Rwanda: How Kayonza Drought-Affected Farmers Income
Hadija Munganyinka, a farmer and a mother of three from Kayonza District recalls the difficult times she experienced without food after being affected by dry spells. Read more »
June 05, 2022
Rwanda: Could Coffee Be Rwanda's Next Favourite Beverage?
Rwandans love their beer, and while they have been widely growing coffee for years, it was mainly for export. Read more »
May 24, 2022
Rwanda: Why Government is Cracking Down on Abattoirs, Butcheries
As Rwanda gears up to increase meat produce for local consumption and exports, there are concerns over meat safety in some slaughterhouses and butcheries across the country due to… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Government is Cracking Down on Slaughterhouses, Butcheries
As Rwanda gears up to increase meat produce for local consumption and exports, there are concerns over meat safety in some slaughterhouses and butcheries across the country due to… Read more »
May 26, 2022
Rwanda: Farmers Seek Farm Gate Price Rise Amidst Soaring Costs
The minimum price at which unprocessed rice must be bought from farmers has been dropping, negatively affecting the income that farmers get from their produce. Read more »
May 17, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Injects Rwf1.4 Billion in Standardising Pig Slaughtering
At least 10 public pig slaughterhouses are being constructed across the country so as to ensure safety of pork consumers, Doing Business has learnt. Read more »