Rwanda grower hits ‘jackpot’ in tomato farming
From humble beginnings, he now earns millions in profit from tomato growing.
“Lucrative tomato farming entails precise planning and timing in addition to months of hard labour to get quality produce,” the 41-year-old farmer says.
After failing to make it in retail business, Ntiyigena threw in the towel to venture into tomato farming. Ntiyigena says he started small by growing beans and maize before venturing into large scale tomato farming.
Now a model farmer and a source of inspiration in Gatsibo District, Ntiyigena has no regrets for investing in what many called a risky economic activity.
He says as many of his friends headed to the local bars to drink alcohol, he would spend most of his evenings tending to his crops to maximize production and profits.
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