The Minister who was visiting farmers cooperatives in Bugeshi and Mudende sectors yesterday was briefed by farmers on the issue of delayed payments for their food commodities which sometimes take an entire week.
Murasira who is entrusted with overseeing the district on behalf of the central government assured farmers that their concern is going to be squarely addressed.
“I have noted your problem. It is about being paid money at the agreed price and get it without delays. I promise you that we have taken measures to pare it down. You will be getting it on bringing the produce,” he promised.
He urged the residents to save money for buying manure.
Before residents used to sell a kilo of Irish potatoes for Rwf60 but when the yields began to be taken to collection centers, the price rose to Rwf120.
Vice Mayor in charge of Development affairs in Rubavu District Janvier Murenzi, said that residents have a problem of people who used to gain more profits from potato business which undermined farmers’ progress.
“The problem farmers have are people (brokers) who come down to potato fields and give them less money. The farmer is now able to take the potatoes in a designed place and sell at a fixed price.”
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