Emmanuel Havugimana, a farmer from Kayonza District, in Eastern Province, harvested six tonnes of maize last season, but he is still an unhappy man as the low prices on the market are undermining his efforts. He was offered between Rwf90 and Rwf100 per one kilogramme.
He said the price has drastically dropped from over Rwf230 per kilogramme previously, which he says has fast discouraged farmers' efforts.
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