The Government will no longer spend about Rwf4 billion annually on importing of maize, wheat and Soya seeds since they are now locally being produced.
The move is in line with one of the resolutions at the 15th Leadership Retreat last year to fast-track domestic production of agricultural seeds to ensure that all the required seeds are locally produced and enhance the production of needed fertilizers in the country.
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