Burundian coffee, widely recognized for its quality, faces significant challenges in the international market due to rising competition and quality requirements. Certification standards play a key role in improving agricultural practices and enhancing product value in the marketp...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i2492
Agriculture sector in Burundi contributes more than 30% of the GDP and employs over 85% of the active population. Despite its importance, the sector remains characterized by low productivity, limited value addition, and high post-harvest losses. Agro-food processing is recognized...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i1482
Dieudonné Nshimirimana, Ascension Diniragora, Anicet Niyonkuru, Félicien Niyibitanga, Silas Nimubona, Diomède Dayisenga, Thierry Nikuze, Fabrice Kezimana, Bonaventure Minani & Marc Ngendahayo·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2026
Coffee is Burundi’s principal export crop, accounting for approximately 60–70% of foreign exchange earnings, yet the sector faces declining yields, strong production cyclicality, aging plantations, and deteriorating quality. This study assessed the impact of integrated fertilizat...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2026/v12i1484