District suspends growth of maracuja
NYAMAGABE – Authorities in Nyamagabe district have halted the cultivation of Maracuja plant following a virus attack on the crop in different sectors of the district.According to Emmanuel Murangwa, the district’s Vice Mayor in charge of economic affairs, the affected sectors will not be allowed to grow the crop for a period of two years.
A Maracuja garden in Nyamagabe district, the crop has of recent been hit by a virus leading to massive losses by farmers. (Photo: P. Ntambara)