A disease affecting banana plants has spread to five provinces of Burundi, raising concern among agricultural officials, who fear the disease could hit the country's food security.

In good times less than a decade ago, before Burundi succumbed to self-destruction, the country produced coffee as a leading export commodity. Beans and bananas grown throughout the country were a ...

Burundi also has been reticent to abandon the single-crop policy in favor of banana-coffee farms. Jassonge said the concern is over food security, and farmers may take intercropping as a cue to ...

Thanks Jacques. I tried a version of this, minus the pancetta unfortunately, for a vegetarian in the house. After puree-ing, the soup had a raw taste.

Remove and discard any damaged beans or debris, and wash the remaining beans well in cool water. Drain the beans, place them in a bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for 3 hours. Drain the beans, ...

More than half of Burundi's population makes a living from coffee beans. Only 5% of Burundi's beans are processed in the country. Farmers need new skills to add value to their coffee, says expert.