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Supporting farmers in Burundi with plant health knowledge on major pests and diseases

April 27, 2026

Lionel Jospin Mugisha

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A farmer in Burundi checking his crops for pests
In Burundi, around 90% of the population depends on agriculture for food and income. Yet smallholder farmers lose up to 40% of their crops to pests and diseases each season. With some of the lowest per capita agricultural production in East Africa, strengthening pest and disease management was identified as a key priority. PlantwisePlus is…
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