Kirehe targets bumper maize harvest this season

KIREHE - Authorities in Kirehe district have said they expect to produce 83,300 tonnes of maize this planting season. The vice Mayor in charge of Economic Affairs, Benson Muhikira told The New Times yesterday, that farmers have embarked on extensive maize production programme.
Emmanuel Mpakaniye,29, a farmer tending to his garden. (Photo: S. Rwembeho)
Emmanuel Mpakaniye,29, a farmer tending to his garden. (Photo: S. Rwembeho)
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