Rwanda has lifted a nearly eight-year ban on the importation of agricultural and animal products from South Africa. The ban had been imposed in December 2017 on the importation of meat, dairy and milk products, fruits and vegetables from South Africa. ALSO READ: Government bans livestock, agriculture imports from South Africa over Listeriosis This served as precautionary…
Rubavu District has initiated a new fruit tree planting initiative to boost children nutrition. According to Deogratias Nzabonimpa, the Vice Mayor in charge of Economic Development, the initiative is a key part of a five-year District Development Strategy ending in 2029. ALSO READ: Ministry mulls Rwf18 billion plan to plant 6m fruit trees, fight malnutrition Planting…
Rwanda has unveiled six flagship agriculture projects designed to expand youth employment across the agrifood sector. The initiatives fall under the National Strategy for Youth Employment in Agrifood Systems (NS-YEAS) 2025/26–2029/30, launched on November 25 during the Youth Forward for Agrifood Systems Transformation (YOUTH FAST) Forum 2025. ALSO READ: New strategy targets over 800,000 youth jobs in…
