October 03, 2023
Africa: Govts Urged to Leverage Continental Free Trade Pact to Tackle Food Insecurity
African governments have been urged to fast-track the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in order to solve food security issues that affect more… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Rwanda: University of Rwanda Student Develops AI Platform to Provide Expert Advice to Farmers
Theofrida Maginga, a PhD candidate at the African Center of Excellence in Internet of Things (ACEIoT) at the University of Rwanda (UR) specializing in Embedded Computing Systems is… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Rwanda: FDA Vows to Strengthen Food Safety Checks
Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) must act proactively while inspecting food safety in line with protecting the health of consumers, parliament's Public Accounts Committee… 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 »
August 31, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Embarks on Curbing Illegal Pesticides in Agriculture
As part of efforts to curb the use of illegal pesticides in agriculture, Rwanda is taking significant steps to enforce laws, closely monitor field compliance, and promote… Read more »
August 17, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Issues Reforms to Eradicate Malpractices in 'Girinka' Programme
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources has issued new guidelines to help identify beneficiaries of the One Cow per Family - Girinka programme in a transparent way. Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: IPRC Student Invents Tech Prototype to Boost Rice Yields
While still living in his hometown in Kamonyi District back in 2012, Shema Honore Bakundukize noticed his classmates were missing school to scare birds away from rice paddies.… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Rwanda: House Gives Draft GMO Law Clean Bill of Health
Parliament approved the relevance of a draft law governing biosafety, which aims to address the potential risks associated with genetically modified organisms (GMOs), protect… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Rwanda: Only 37% of Farmers Use Quality Seeds - Agriculture Minister
The use of quality seeds stands at 37.1 per cent among Rwandan farmers, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Iidephonse Musafiri, has said, calling for more… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Rwanda: Women Deliver - 450 Million Women Want Continual Access to Livestock Vaccines
For the 450 million women engaged in smallholder livestock farming, access to livestock vaccines has become a pressing concern as it directly affects their livelihoods. The lack of… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Rwanda: Closing Gender Gap in Food Systems Could Increase Global GDP By U.S.$1 Trillion - FAO
A recent report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reveals that closing the gender gap in farm productivity and wage disparity in agrifood systems could boost global… Read more »
July 03, 2023
Rwanda: From Maggots to Money - Pioneer on the Benefits of Black Soldier Fly Farming
Rwandans naturally frown upon certain insects, more so maggots. They are associated with a lack of hygiene, or to put it bluntly-- something unpleasant. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Rwanda: How Mobile Phones Are Helping Farmers to Access Agricultural Services in Rwanda
With a simple feature phone, under the support from One Acre Fund, Rwandan farmers currently have access to the quality farming inputs and training they need to grow more food and… Read more »
June 26, 2023
Rwanda: A Human-Rights Approach to the Global Food Crisis
When former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro came to power in January 2019, one of his first acts in office was to abolish the National Food and Nutrition Security Council… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Rwanda: Imbuto Awards 15 Young Agripreneurs
Imbuto Foundation, on June 23, awarded 15 young entrepreneurs with the most outstanding projects in the agriculture sector. Each of the 15 winners was awarded with Rwf10 million. Read more »
June 22, 2023
East Africa: EAC Countries Challenged on Meeting Agricultural Targets
With only two years remaining until the deadline set by the East African Community (EAC) Member States to end hunger in line with the continental agricultural development plan,… Read more »
June 16, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Repeals Coffee Zoning Policy
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources on Thursday, June 15 issued new instructions repealing Rwanda's coffee zoning policy, which was first implemented in 2016. The… Read more »
June 14, 2023
Rwanda: Zoonotic Diseases and Their Relation to Humans
Livestock is one of the most important assets of the poor to meet livelihood needs. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), animal diseases are crucial… Read more »
June 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Use Locally Assembled Volkswagen Electric Tractors
Rwandan farmers will start using electric tractors assembled in Rwanda by Volkswagen, a move that the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) said will contribute to… Read more »
June 07, 2023
Rwanda: Burundian 'Meat Guy' on Bringing Recipes to Rwanda, Balancing Life and Work
If you are a Rwandan or Burundian on Twitter, you probably follow or have stumbled on the name Arnaud Gwaga Mugisha, or at least his sumptuous roasted meat delights. Read more »
May 31, 2023
Rwanda: From the U.S. to Kigali - Chef Billy Brings Distinct Pizza Experience, High-Class Cuisine
There is something unexplainable about a tasty pizza, you can't resist the urge of placing order after order, even on a budget. Read more »
May 22, 2023
Rwanda: Disasters - Agriculture Recovery Needs Over Rwf9 Billion
Ignace Habumuremyi is reeling from the unexpected loss of 1,300 chickens, worth between Rwf19 million and Rwf20 million, which he incurred when devastating floods hit his poultry… Read more »
May 16, 2023
Rwanda: EABC Discusses Regional Food Insecurity Response Plan
Amidst pertinent global climate challenges, there is a need to urgently devise ways to ensure food security in the region, the East African Business Council observes. Read more »
May 10, 2023
Rwanda: Govt Moves to Address Shortage of Professionals in Aquaculture
The Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Board (RAB) is gearing up to launch a groundbreaking 'farmer field school' program aimed at addressing the lack of professional… Read more »
May 01, 2023
Rwanda: 'I Never Thought I'd Be a Farmer' - University Graduate On Venturing Into 'Green Gold' Business
year-old Bonnette Ishimwe that she would be in the farming business, more so avocado, three years ago, she would take it as a joke. Read more »