Cassava virus dents farmers hopes

Vital Rwibasira secured a Rwf22 million bank loan and invested it in a hitherto lucrative venture, cassava growing. The resident of Kinazi Sector, Ruhango District expected to reap big and improve his livelihood. But as fate would have it, his plantation was invaded by brown streak disease, locally known as Kabore, dashing Twibasira's hopes.
Cassava tubers affected by CBSD. The disease causes loss of cassava production and quality.  (Jean Pierre Bucyensenge)
Cassava tubers affected by CBSD. The disease causes loss of cassava production and quality. (Jean Pierre Bucyensenge)
Jean-Pierre Bucyensenge