Rwandan agriculture expo showcases new farming technologies

STORY: Rwandan agriculture expo showcases new farming technologies DATELINE: July 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:36 LOCATION: Kigali CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of agriculture expo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): FAUSTIN MIGISHA, Partnership officer for KickStart International 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Kinyarwanda): JEAN HAKIZIMANA, Youth engagement in Agriculture Network employee STORYLINE: An agriculture exhibition is showcasing modern technologies to Rwandan farmers to help them raise crop output and improve livelihoods. The annual event, organized by the Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, is held this year under the theme "Transforming Agriculture into a Resilient and Competitive Sector through Technology, Innovation and Investment." A starter pump, designed to help farmers grow crops uninterrupted all year round and avoid dependence on rainfall, is one of the technologies showcased at the July 20-29 show in Mulindi show ground in Kigali, the Rwandan capital. Designed by KickStart Internationa