Written by ALEX NGARAMBE/From EABW"KIGALI, RWANDA–– Rwanda seeks to boost flower exports by cultivating 50-200 hectares of land in flower farming under the project ‘one flower park’ estimated to cost $17.5million.
The project seeks to pull together local and foreign investors to grow quality flowers mainly for export. Currently, a feasibility study is being undertaken on the two identified sites in the country’s eastern and southern provinces.
The project seeks to pull together local and foreign investors to grow quality flowers mainly for export. Currently, a feasibility study is being undertaken on the two identified sites in the country’s eastern and southern provinces.
The sites have access to water, electricity and have favourable climate for flower farming.
“Since these two sites have got all these factors, Rwanda will start exporting flowers in six months,” the chairman of Rwanda Horticulture Development Authority (RHODA), Mr. Peter Muvara said. Muvara is optimistic that the move will increase the country’s flower exports and improve on the quality of the produce."
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Category: Rwanda + Agriculture + Economy
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