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Eastern Province Banana plantations hit by disease

RWAMAGANA - Bacterial wilt commonly known as Kirabiranya is threatening banana production in most districts of Eastern Province, except Bugesera.  According to Innocent Musabimana, the Deputy Director General, Rwanda Agriculture Board (RAB), the recurrent disease outbreak was due to negligence of the local leaders and farmers.
Banana production in the Eastern province will be affected by the disease. (Courtesy photo)
Banana production in the Eastern province will be affected by the disease. (Courtesy photo)
Stephen Rwembeho