Tomato Value Chain Development

The investments in the tomato value chain focus on enhancing production, processing, and market access through a combination of public and private initiatives. Two public greenhouses have been established at Centre Ngagara and ISABU for the production and multiplication of tomato seeds suited for both processing and consumption. Additionally, five private greenhouses (totaling 350 m²) have been constructed in key tomato-producing areas to improve yield and quality.

On the processing side, the existing SOCOPA processing unit will being strengthened, and five new semi-industrial tomato processing units are planned across various communes. Local mini-processing plants producing tomato concentrate will also be set up annually to reduce post-harvest losses and add value.

Producer cooperatives will receive structured training and support in production techniques, integrated pest management, group purchasing, and processing, with a special emphasis on empowering women and youth. Financial access will be facilitated through the Guarantee, Inclusion, and Support Fund (FIGA), helping producers and processors obtain credit.

Planned infrastructure improvements include modernizing rural roads covering 8.34 hectares and installing cold storage facilities at processing plants to minimize losses. These integrated investments aim to boost productivity, improve quality, enhance processing capacity, and strengthen the entire tomato value chain for sustainable economic growth and social inclusion.

Rabit Value Chain Promotion

The investments in the rabbit value chain in Burundi are designed to modernize and professionalize the sector through a series of targeted interventions. Five private breeding centers are to be established to improve genetic quality and ensure a steady supply of high-performing breeding rabbits for local farmers. Additionally, five private slaughterhouses will be constructed  to guarantee hygienic processing and add value to rabbit meat. A dedicated private feed production unit will supply quality feed tailored to the nutritional needs of rabbits, supporting healthy growth and productivity.

Market structuring is also a key focus, with the creation of market observatories to monitor supply and demand and contribute to price transparency and market stability and the development of public-private partnerships to structure commercialization. Furthermore, public programs are planned to provide training and technical support to rabbit producer cooperatives, enhancing their skills in animal husbandry, cooperative management, and breeding practices.

These investments aim to boost productivity, ensure product quality, structure the market, and foster sustainable rural employment. The approach emphasizes both economic growth and social inclusion, particularly for smallholder farmers and rural communities, by creating a robust, value-added rabbit sector in Burundi.

Cassava Cultivation Expansion

Investment in the cassava sector in the Moso region of Burundi focuses on both infrastructure and value chain development. Key initiatives include the rehabilitation of 100 km of rural roads to improve market access and the development of 13,328 hectares for cassava cultivation. A mechanization center will be established, along with the acquisition of modern agricultural machinery to boost productivity. The investment also covers the introduction of disease-resistant cassava varieties and irrigation equipment to enhance resilience and yields.

To support post-harvest activities, a storage facility and a processing unit will be constructed. This processing unit will produce 2,500 kg of cassava flour and 2,500 kg of starch daily, adding significant value to local production. Additionally, 53,312 households, organized into cooperatives, will benefit from training and technical support to improve their production and organizational capacity.

This comprehensive investment, involving both public and private stakeholders, aims to modernize cassava farming, increase local value addition, and improve the livelihoods of thousands of farming households in the Moso region.

Soybean Value Chain Enhancement

Investment in the soybean sector in the Moso region of Burundi targets both production expansion and value chain strengthening. The program includes the development of an additional 4,852 hectares for soybean cultivation, significantly increasing the region’s production capacity. Infrastructure improvements involve the construction of a storage unit and a drying area to enhance post-harvest handling and product quality. The planned acquisition of transport equipment—two trucks, four motorcycles, and four tricycles—will facilitate a more efficient collection and transport of soybeans from farms to storage and processing units.

Rural access will be improved through the rehabilitation of 1.2 hectares of rural roads, supporting better market connectivity. The investment also features a financial and technical support program aimed at structuring the soybean value chain, involving both public and private stakeholders. Capacity building is a key component, with training and support provided to staff from the Provincial Bureaus of Environment, Agriculture, and Livestock (BPEAE) as well as to soybean producer cooperatives.

Overall, this investment seeks to modernize and professionalize the soybean sector in Moso, boost productivity, improve product quality, and strengthen the organization and commercialization of soybeans for the benefit of local producers.