Agriculture
Public Financing of Sangwe Cooperatives Sparks Concerns Among Civil Society and Opposition
Allegations of political influence and financial mismanagement are fuelling debate over a major government-backed local development programme in Burundi.
PARCEM Chief Clashes with Prime Minister over Civil Society’s Role in Development
Work is divided, and nobody can force me to farm,” says Faustin Ndikumana.
Burundi Begins Maize Exports Amid Storage Failures and Growing Criticism of Food Security Agency
Government’s push to export maize sparks backlash over rotting reserves and failing storage infrastructure.
Burundian Lawmakers Question Government Over Repeated Maize Losses, Planning Gaps
ANAGESSA faces fresh scrutiny over maize losses as MPs call for stronger planning and oversight.
Senate Leader Pushes for More Support to Farmers as Food Security Concerns Grow
As climate change and resource shortages strain Burundi’s agricultural sector, the Senate president calls for more investment in farming to boost production and...
PARCEM Criticizes Government’s Role in Maize Market, Calls for Supply and Demand Regulation
With ANAGESSA’s maize stocks piling up, PARCEM advocates for strategic investments in processing rather than price controls to ensure market stability and food...
Burundi Government Pledges to Raise Tea Leaf Prices Following Farmers’ Grievances
Tea growers may soon see higher returns, as the government vows to tackle low prices and unpaid bonuses.
Tea Industry in Burundi Struggles as Farmers Face Unprecedented Challenges
Tea farmers battle low prices, fuel shortages, and logistical challenges that threaten to decimate the country's vital export crop.
