Africa is looking to private investors to help close an estimated $100 billion annual financing gap in agriculture, as governments and development institutions seek to […]
Category: Agriculture
Renewable energy key to Africa’s food security, experts say
Expanding access to affordable renewable energy could help African countries increase farm productivity, process more agricultural produce and build food systems that are better able […]
25 Rwandan coffees selected for international specialty market
Twenty-five Rwandan coffees have been selected for promotion to international specialty buyers after emerging as the top entries in the third Best of Rwanda National […]
Best of Rwanda competition puts premium coffee in the global spotlight
Rwanda’s best-performing coffees will be recognized this week in a competition designed to showcase exceptional quality and help the country secure higher-value markets internationally, the […]
East African countries seek investment to transform agriculture
Eight East African countries are looking to attract investment into agriculture and agro-processing as they seek to increase the value of farm produce and strengthen […]
Kipharma, Unipharma, Agrotech strengthen roles in health, agriculture
As Rwanda marks 32 years since liberation, the country’s development journey reflects a shift from post-conflict reconstruction toward long-term resilience, driven by both public institutions […]
Rwanda seeks bigger AfDB role in agriculture as infrastructure portfolio dominates
Rwanda is seeking a bigger role for the African Development Bank in agriculture, with more than $400 million in planned financing over the next three […]
Government seeks machinery to expand conservation agriculture
The government is seeking more farm machinery to expand conservation agriculture to 100,000 hectares during the 2027A farming season, with the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal […]
Rwanda’s farm exports top $1 billion for first time, NAEB says
Rwanda earned more than $1.1 billion from agricultural and livestock exports in the 2025/26 financial year, marking the first time the sector has surpassed the […]
Irrigation drive boosts Rwanda’s bid to cut fruit imports
Rwanda is investing heavily in irrigation to boost domestic fruit production as it seeks to reduce reliance on imports, with farmers already reporting bigger harvests, […]