Rwanda reviving 15 bee-forage tree species to fix honey scarcity

Rwandan beekeepers are optimistic about prospects of triplling honey production since the government is restoring drought-degraded ecosystems including 15 bee-forage tree species in Eastern Province, The New Times has learnt. ALSO READ: State forests to be used for honey production The restoration of degraded deforests such as those of in Eastern Province was part of discussions and negotiations […]

Analysing Rwanda’s key crop yields in 2023

The Seasonal Agricultural Survey 2023 annual report by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) highlighted the performance of major crops that Rwanda prioritises under the Crop Intensification Programme (CIP). The crops play a major role in Rwandans’ nutrition. The report covers three primary agricultural seasons in Rwanda. The main agricultural seasons include Season A, which […]

From simple crop to cash cow: How avocado became profitable

On the afternoon of January 12, horticulture exporters and officials interested in the sector send off a refrigerated container carrying 22.5 tonnes of avocados to Dubai, UAE, as an export destination by sea freight. In monetary value, the avocados in the container are estimated to be worth over $50,000 (approx. Rwf60 million). Avocados from Rwanda currently […]