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1750ha earmarked for rice farming in Nyagatare

As part of the country’s goal to be self-sufficient in rice production by 2016, the Ministry of Agriculture has allocated a huge marshland in Nyagatare District, covering 1750 hectares, for cultivating rice.
A rice field. The govt aims to make Rwanda a rice-exporting nation within 7 years. The New Times / File.
A rice field. The govt aims to make Rwanda a rice-exporting nation within 7 years. The New Times / File.
Ivan R. Mugisha