MINAGRI targets to harvest 5 tonnes of legumes per hectare

NYARUGENGE - In response to the prevailing global food crisis, the Ministry of Agriculture has set a target to harvest at least five tonnes of legumes on a hectare of land. Currently, only 0.7 tonnes of legumes are produced on one hectare. The development was announced by State Minister in charge of Agriculture, Agnes Kalibata, during the official launch of the ‘Legume Breeders’ Network’ at the Kigali Serena Hotel on Monday. “To give a balance in food availability and nutritious varieties, we need to shift attention from beans as has been the case to better products like Soya beans and ground nuts with great potential of transforming the agricultural sector,” Agnes Kalibata said in her remarks.