Farmers get disease resistant cassava stems

KAYONZA – Over 600 farmers in Mukarange, Ruramba, Ruramira and Remera sectors in Ngoma and Kayonza districts have received disease resistant cassava cuttings.The stems were donated by the Catholic Relief Service (CRS) through its great lakes cassava initiative project. Speaking at the distribution ceremony, CRS project manager, Sylvain Hakizimana said CRS-Rwanda is committed to eliminating the cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak disease which affects cassava production.
Residents of Remera recieving Cassava cuttings. (Photo: D. Ngabonziza)
Residents of Remera recieving Cassava cuttings. (Photo: D. Ngabonziza)
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