Biochemical perspective on climate resistance crops
Climate change is not a new mantra in everyone’s lexicon. It has far-reaching effects, dating back to when anyone could…
Bugesera: How TEKANA reduced the losses caused by the impact of climate change to the rice farming
By Annonciata Byukusenge François Rwamunyana wakes up at five in the morning every day. His main activity consists of farming…
How over 500k farm households across the country will benefit after developing resistant cassava, maize, and potatoes
By Annonciata Byukusenge The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) and the African Agricultural Technology Foundation, AATF have announced…
Rwanda’s crop and mineral exports declined in the second quarter of 2024
Rwanda’s economy has seen a decline in exports of crop production and minerals during the second quarter of 2024. According…
Digitalisation of African agriculture is key for productivity and resilience of smallholder farmers
By Annonciata Byukusenge The adoption of improved agricultural technologies and innovations is critical to enhancing livelihood of farmers Developing digital…
Political leadership support is critical for advancing biotechnology development in Africa
By Annonciata Byukusenge Biotechnology presents an opportunity to transform Africa’s agriculture and food systems. African governments have been urged to…
How Rwandan Farmers Embrace Sustainable Agriculture by Harnessing the Power of Earthworms
By Annonciata Byukusenge Rwanda’s agricultural landscape is witnessing a transformative shift as farmers across the country increasingly recognize the pivotal…
Experts call for investing in vegetable value chain as vegetable rescue plan is launched
By Annonciata Byukusenge Experts have called for increasing investment in the vegetable value chain as well as saving and conserving…
Rwanda to host the second edition of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) in 2025
By Christophe Uwizeyimana Rwanda’s Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI), and AATF, have announced that the second edition of…
The outcome of Kigali’s Strategic Dialogue among African Researchers on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa
By Christophe Uwizeyimana African researchers have convened in Kigali, Rwanda to deliberate on biotechnology research and its utilization, present resolutions…