New irrigation schemes to boost crop yields in Rubirizi

All five irrigation schemes worth shillings 2.5 billion were commissioned on Monday, December 2, 2024, by Rubirizi Resident District Commissioner Bruno Kinkanshemeza with officials from the water ministry.

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Savior Ampurire, a sociologist with ministry of water and environment enjoys being hit by the sprinkling water from the laser spray system irrigating a garden of coffee in Katerera sub county. (Photo by Adolf Ayoreka)

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#Irrigation schemes #Rubirizi district #Farming #Agriculture

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RUBIRIZI – In a bid to improve crop yields and productivity in Rubirizi, the Government, through the water ministry has commissioned five small-scale irrigation schemes in

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