Musanze increases cash crop production

NORTHERN PROVINCE MUSANZE — Sector leaders have been tasked to make clear master plans for the sectors, while getting rid of dilapidated structures.This was one of the resolutions made at a Musanze District development meeting last week. Addressing members, Governor Aime Bosenibamwe criticized sector leaders over delays in realising rural economic transformation, and challenged poor performing leaders to act or step down. “I am directing this to the mayor and the president of the advisory council. Both should asses the performance of sector executive secretaries, and I recommend that the non performers to be replaced,’’ he said. During the meeting, the district highlighted development initiatives made in the last three years within social, economic and political domains. According to statistics provided by the Mayor, Celestin Kalabayinga, the district increased the production of cash crops such as Irish potatoes from 12 tonnes/ha to 17 tonnes/ha. Maize production increased from 1.5 tonnes/ha to 4.3tonnes/ha, while wheat production increased from 1.2tonnes/ha to 4.2tonnes/ha. At the meeting, religious leaders were challenged to embark on family planning awareness campaigns as it was felt that their followers easily heeded the advice from the leaders of the clergy. The meeting also challenged education institutions in the area especially ISAE-Busogo, INES-Ruhengeri to partner with the district to transform agricultural production. Ends