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The problem that is being tackled Banana is an important crop in Rwanda. It contributes to more than 50% to the diets and it is grown by 90% of households. However the crop is threatened by a bacterial disease called Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW), which has spread throughout the region resulting in 100% yield losses [...]

The problem that is being tackled Aim is to improve the control and prevention of Xanthomonas Wilt disease in banana crop in Rwanda through enhancing inclusive access to and use of information and knowledge OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA The CIALCA solution A mobile phone based platform is developed using a participatory design approach that involves village [...]

The problem that is being tackled Xanthomonas Wilt of Banana (BXW) is a complex problem in the African Great Lakes Region that is affecting the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. Xanthomonas Wilt of Banana (BXW), caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, affects production of all types of bananas, in all major production regions in East and Central [...]

The problem that is being tackled Complete mat uprooting (CMU) is practiced in Rwanda to manage banana Xanthomonas Wilt of banana (BXW) outbreaks. CMU is highly labour intensive and can result in a big loss of banana productivity. There is no compelling incentive for farmers to voluntarily practice this method when part of their livelihoods [...]

The problem that is being tackled One Acre Fund-TUBURA (1AF) is an agricultural development organization serving 265,000 Rwandan farmers. 1AF provides agricultural inputs and other product using a flexible group credit system, input delivery to rural villages, and ongoing training in agricultural techniques and market access. This bundle of services is designed to help rural [...]