Evaluation of the performance of the organo-mineral fertilizer “FOMI-IMBURA” on common bean yield in Burundi
This study was conducted to investigate the agronomic performance of the organo-mineral fertilizer FOMI-IMBURA N-P2O5-K2O-CaO-MgO (9-22-4-13-2) compared to the currently recommended DAP dose for bean cultivation. Field trials were set up at ISABU research stations using a split-plot design with three replications, on dwarf (CODMLB003 and RWR2245) and climbing (MAC44
Read morePresentation of research results on the use of organo-mineral fertilizers in Burundi
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Read moreFOMI has expanded its factory, which will enable it to produce 600 tons of fertilizer per day.
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Inauguration of the works of the ITRACOM group
On September 15, 2020, three projects belonging to the ITRACOM Group were inaugurated by His Excellency Evariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi. These projects included the expansion of the FOMI factory, the Community and Agricultural Bank of Burundi (BCAB), and the INKINZO Insurance Company. President Ndayishimiye was accompanied
Read moreFOMI delivered 25,000,000 Fbu in aid to the victims of the Gatumba floods
On May 12, 2020, FOMI went to assist the victims of the Gatumba floods. Accompanied by Mrs. Nadine Gacuti, Governor of Bujumbura Province, a team of FOMI employees brought food supplies such as rice, corn flour, cottonseed oil, sugar, and non-food items such as soap. In her welcoming remarks, the
Read moreVisit of the Minister of Security and Disaster Management
On May 24, 2019, the Minister of Public Security and Disaster Management, CPC Alain Guillaume Bunyoni, accompanied by other senior officers of the Burundi National Police, visited the organo-mineral fertilizer and agricultural lime manufacturing plant, known as "FOMI." Arriving at the plant at 11:00 a.m., he was greeted by FOMI's
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Joint descent with a triple objective
From January 13 to 15, 2020, a joint visit was organized between the Research and Commercial Departments of FOMI, ISABU, the University of Burundi/FABI, the Ministry of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock and journalists from several radio stations broadcasting in the national territory. Ir Herménégilde Manyange, Research Director/FOMI This field visit
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