Burundi

Burundi is located in Central Africa, east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The country’s climate is equatorial with two wet seasons: February through May and September through November; and two dry seasons: June through August and December through January.

AGRICULTURE

Of Burundi’s total land area, 33 percent is utilized for cultivated crops, while another 14 percent supports permanent crops such as trees bearing fruits and nuts.

The economy is also highly dependent on the export of coffee and tea, which account for 90 percent of the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

CHALLENGES

Due to outdated agricultural practices and poor use of resources, 68 percent of Burundi’s population lives in poverty.

Two of several urgent agricultural issues facing Burundi are soil erosion and deforestation.

PRODUCTS

Banana . Cassava . Coffee . Cotton . Hides . Livestock . Maize . Milk . Sorghum . Sweet Potato . Tea

PROJECTS IN BURUNDI

IFDC improve the seed sector Burundi. Our key projects in the country are ISSD and PAPAB.

CONTACT

IFDC Burundi
Rohero II – 3, Avenue Bweru
B.P. 1995
Bujumbura, Burundi
Tel: +257 22 25 78 75
ifdcburundi@ifdc.org