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 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
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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
Read moreThe people’s elected representatives visit the FOMI industry
On November 20, 2019, a visit by members of parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Right Honorable Pascal Nyabenda, took place at the FOMI company headquarters. Arriving around 6:00 p.m., they were welcomed by the FOMI company's legal representative, the Managing Director, and other department heads.
Read moreFOMI-IMBURA, ranked as the top fertilizer by the President of the Republic of Burundi
As promised, His Excellency Pierre Nkurunziza, President of the Republic of Burundi, praised FOMI-IMBURA fertilizer. In fact, he ranked it first, compared to cow manure and imported fertilizers. Similarly, the Director of Research at FOMI provided explanations about FOMI-IMBURA and Chaux agricole FOMI. http://youtu.be/JHwt3Yh5Htg
Read moreFOMI participated in the Industrial Exhibition, 2019 Edition
Under the High Patronage of His Excellency the President of the Republic of Burundi, the Association of Industrialists of Burundi (AIB), with financial support from Trade Mark East Africa, organized the second edition of the Industrial Fair under the theme: “Innovation: A Determining Factor of Industrial Competitiveness.” This Industrial Fair
Read moreVisit of the Minister of the Environment, Agriculture and Livestock with Members of Parliament
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Read moreVisit of the Minister of Public Safety and Disaster Management
On May 24, 2019, the Minister of Public Security and Disaster Management, CPC Alain Guillaume BUNYONI, accompanied by other officers of the Burundi National Police, visited the factory producing organo-mineral fertilizers and agricultural lime, known as "FOMI". Arriving at the factory at 11:00 AM, he was greeted by the Legal
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