Development of Seed Industry

Burundi’s seed sector is critical to its economic development. More than 90% of the population’s food and income are from agriculture. However, the availability of seeds of sufficient quality and quantity is a major challenge.

Burundi Agriculture Science Institute (ISABU) is tasked with producing enough good quality seed to meet the national need. Research units of ISABU have set themselves the objective of producing first-generation strain and pre-basic animal and crop seeds but are not yet producing enough.

Project Location:

Mwaro, Rutana, Bubanza, Cibitoke, Kayanza, Gitega, Karusi and Ngozi provinces

Lead Agency/ Project Promoter:

Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock and Burundi Development Agency

Contact

Burundi Development Agency
Name: Ngabirano Roger
Job Title: Director of Investment and Export Promotion
Tel: +257 79 988 119
Email: ngaro500@gmail.com / contact@investburundi.bi

Current Status/ Stage of Project:

Under implementation

Actions Required/ Implementation Arrangements/ Contract Type:

Public Private Partnership

Estimated Cost of the Project:

USD 154,479,100

Investment Required

USD 154,479,100

Period of Implementation:

3 years