Privat Rwasa

Adaptation and Agronomic Characterization Trials of 14 Rice Genotypes in Contrasting High-Altitude Marshes of Gisha and Akagoma, Ngozi Province, Burundi

Privat Rwasa, Félicien Niyibitanga, Marc Ngendahayo & Alexis Ndayizeye · Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science · 2026

Rice is a strategic crop for food security and sustainable development in Burundi, yet its productivity in high-altitude marshes remains severely constrained by low nighttime temperatures (<15°C), which induce spikelet sterility during reproductive stages. Despite breeding eff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrcs/2026/v11i2416

Agricultural Loans and Food Security: Evidence from Rural Households in Ngozi, Burundi

Privat Rwasa, Lambert Niyoyitungiye, Alexis Ndayizeye & Laetitia Irakoze · Asian Journal of Food Research and Nutrition · 2026

In Burundi, agriculture is the pillar of food security, but smallholders face financing constraints. This study aims to assess the impact of agricultural loans on the food security of rural households in the commune of Ngozi. A cross-sectional survey conducted in May 2025 collect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajfrn/2026/v5i2375