BioCap positions Rwanda as a hub for safe, climate-smart biotechnology in Africa
By Annonciata Byukusenge Rwanda has officially launched the Rwanda Biotech Capacity Building (BioCap) Project, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening…
Rwanda Launches the BioCap Project to Advance the Benefits of Root and Tuber Crops through Biotechnology
By Christophe Uwizeyimana Kigali, Rwanda | 15 December 2025 —Rwanda has officially launched the Rwanda Biotech Capacity Building (BioCap) Project,…
VSM and digital veterinary services will help us prevent diseases early and access faster care-livestock farmers
By Annonciata Byukusenge Livestock farmers say that bringing veterinary services closer to them through independent veterinarians will greatly improve their…
How climate-resilient farming helped potato farmers beat soil erosion and boost their harvests
By Annonciata Byukusenge Gashango Félicien wakes up at five in the morning every day. His main activity consists of farming…
Solar-Powered Irrigation System Inaugurated in Gisagara-Save to Enable Year-Round Farming for Rural Women
By Christophe Uwizeyimana On December 2, 2025, a 10-hectare solar-powered irrigation system valued at over 145 million Rwandan Francs was…
Burera: Farmers turn to sustainable agriculture to restore soil and boost harvests
By Annonciata Byukusenge For years, many farmers in Burera District have struggled with declining crop yields. They often blamed tired…
How TEKANA saved farmers from losses caused by disasters
By Annonciata Byukusenge The National Agriculture Insurance Scheme (NAIS), “Tekana Urishingiwe Muhinzi Mworozi” (meaning “Smallholder farmer, feel safe, you are…
NYAGATARE: Youth Farmers Commit to Joining the “Tekana Urishingiwe Muhinzi-Mworozi” Insurance Program
By Christophe Uwizeyimana Nyagatare District, one of Rwanda’s 30 districts, stands out as a major hub for both agriculture and…
Increasing Production Will Ensure Food Security for All-Minister Cyubahiro
By Innocent Bikorimana The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr. Marc Cyubahiro Bagabe, has called on Rwandans to intensify…
A New Path for Gatsibo Farmers: Lessons from the Tekana Insurance Initiative
By Christophe Uwizeyimana Gatsibo District, one of the most densely populated areas in Rwanda, relies heavily on agriculture and livestock…