March 18
Rwanda: KKOG Becomes First Company to Secure Cannabis Export License
King Kong Organics (KKOG Rwanda) has become the first local company to secure a 5-year license to cultivate cannabis for medicinal purposes, extraction, and export various… Read more »
February 15
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's New $100 Million Dairy Project
Rwanda has launched a six-year $100.37 million (approx. Rwf127 billion) dairy development project which intends, among others, to increase income of targeted rural households, and… Read more »
February 02
Rwanda: 7 Firms to Invest Over Rwf50 Billion in Gabiro Agribusiness Hub
Seven firms from different countries are expected to invest more than Rwf53 billion in large-scale commercial farming under the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub, according to information… Read more »
January 29
Rwanda: Modern Abattoirs Count Losses as Communities Opt for Home Slaughtering
Abattoir operators in Gakenke and Musanze districts in the Northern Province have raised concerns over the traditional practice of home slaughtering, which is affecting their meat… Read more »
January 22
Rwanda: Why Animals Should Not Be Stressed Before Slaughter
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) has warned of animal stress before being slaughtered which leads to low-quality meat. Read more »
December 20, 2023
Rwanda: How Rwanda's New Fertiliser Plant Could Boost Agriculture
A Bugesera based fertiliser blending factory that Rwanda launched on Wednesday, December 20, envisages increasing crop yields by 40 per cent, according to its owners and the… Read more »
Rwanda: How FAO Rwanda Supports Increased Production, Decent Jobs for Youth in Agribusiness
Youth in agribusiness are witnessing a surge in production and the creation of decent jobs, thanks to the support of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd Honours Tea Farmers Across 8 Factories
In a show of gratitude, Rwanda Mountain Tea Ltd (RMT) recently observed Farmers' Day across its eight factories, acknowledging the indispensable role of tea farmers in the nation's… Read more »
December 03, 2023
Rwanda: Over Rwf1.5 Billion Invested in Agri-Subsidies in Nyamagabe
Over Rwf 1.5 billion is annually invested in fertilizer and seed subsidies in Nyamagabe District to boost agricultural production, officials have announced. Read more »
November 28, 2023
Rwanda: Minagri, FAO Launch Programme for Sustainable Food Systems
In an effort to advance sustainable agriculture and food systems, the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United… Read more »
November 27, 2023
Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Tips Agri-Exporters on Its Rwf150 Billion Financial Solutions
Bank of Kigali (BK) officials, on Friday, November 24, engaged players in the agriculture sector, especially exporters, on some of the bank's financing solutions aimed at helping… Read more »
November 23, 2023
East Africa: Ngirente Calls for Climate Resilience, De-Risking Agriculture in EAC
The East African Community (EAC) Partner States should put adequate resources into addressing risks in the agriculture sector and building resilience to climate change for food… Read more »
November 16, 2023
Rwanda: Bank of Kigali Unveils Two Agriculture Finance Products
Bank of Kigali (BK) has introduced two new agriculture finance products as part of its commitment to finance the agricultural sector. Read more »
November 04, 2023
Rwanda: Continental Conference Appeals for Adequate Agri-Tech Funding
Africa should allocate adequate funding for the advancement of science, technology, and innovation for the continent to address challenges affecting its agricultural sector, the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda to Host Next Africa Agricultural Tech Conference
Rwanda will host the second edition of African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) in its capital Kigali, in May 2025, according to the event organisers. Read more »
October 26, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda, Polish Development Bank Sign Rwf29 Billion Deal to Improve Dairy Sector
Rwanda and Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), a Polish development bank, have signed a financing agreement of €23 million (approx. Rwf29.9 billion) Read more »
October 12, 2023
Rwanda: Eastern Province - Farmers Call for More Investment in Agri-Machinery
Farmers in Nyagatare and Kayonza districts have called upon investors to support them in acquiring agri-machinery, like tractors, so that they can increase the outcomes of farming… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Farmers Call for More Potato Seed Multipliers to Curb Rising Food Prices
Potato producers are seeking an increase in the number of potato seed multipliers to enhance yields and combat escalating food prices in the market. Read more »
October 04, 2023
East Africa: EAC Agribusinesses Get €40 Million Boost Under Market Access Scheme
A new regional scheme is set to unlock the potential of agribusinesses within the East African Community (EAC) by investing €40 million (approx. Rwf51 billion) to this end,… Read more »
October 03, 2023
Rwanda: PM Ngirente in Qatar for International Horticultural Expo
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente, joined global leaders on October 2 for the opening ceremony of the International Horticultural Expo 2023 in Doha, Qatar. Read more »
October 02, 2023
Rwanda: Trade Official Debunks 'Mafia' Reports in Potato Value Chain Amidst Price Hikes
Antoine Kajangwe, the Director General of Trade and Investment at the Ministry of Trade and Industry, has denied the existence of any illicit operators, often referred to as a… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Rwanda: Minister Musafiri On Potential Agric Investment Opportunities
Agriculture and Animal Resources Minister Ildephonse Musafiri has outlined potential investment opportunities yet to be tapped into at different levels of the value chain. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Rwanda: Gabiro 'Agricultural Wework' to Transform Local Agriculture, Economy and Food Supply
When Rwandan growers enter the Gabiro Agribusiness Hub in Nyagatare district, Eastern Rwanda, they encounter a first-of-its-kind facility. Located on a vast 5,600-hectare plot, the… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Rwanda: Agri-Business Experts on Need for Inclusive Workforce Recruitment
Agri-business players are urging fellow business people to prioritise hiring based on competence, rather than overlooking capable individuals living with disabilities. Those who… Read more »
August 14, 2023
Rwanda: AGRA's Rwanda Strategy Offers Agribusiness Opportunities for Youth
Agra's new five-year Rwanda Strategic Plan was, on August 14, launched with a commitment to create 132,000 dignifying and fulfilling work opportunities for the youth within its… Read more »