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Rwanda to plant drought resistant trees

As a way of enhancing soil conservation and fertility, farmers will be provided with special tree species to plant in and around their farms.Studies indicate that the perennial food shortage in most African countries is partly due to prolonged drought caused by lack of adequate and appropriate tree species that can absorb water and are resistant to drought.
(L-R) Dr Dennis Garrity president of ICRAF, Jeremias G.Mowo regional representative Eastern Africa and AHI Coordinator, and the DG of the Rwanda Agriculture Board Prof Martin Shem share a light moment during the meeting. The New Times/Timothy Kisambira.
(L-R) Dr Dennis Garrity president of ICRAF, Jeremias G.Mowo regional representative Eastern Africa and AHI Coordinator, and the DG of the Rwanda Agriculture Board Prof Martin Shem share a light moment during the meeting. The New Times/Timothy Kisambira.
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