The new phase follows three previous stages of PAPRIZ that helped improve farmers’ technical skills, promote better cultivation practices and increase rice productivity.
The company said biscuits rolled off the rehabilitated production line during a technical trial run, although further testing and rehabilitation are required before the products return to the market.
The strategy focuses on integrating AI-driven breeding platforms with novel chemical and biotechnology traits to boost farm yields, optimize input efficiency, and improve climate resilience for growers worldwide.
The financing is intended to address a major constraint facing Burundi’s agriculture sector: limited access to affordable capital.
Once completed, the expanded headquarters will serve as a central hub for Omas’ global operations, strengthening the company’s competitiveness in international markets and supporting the continued development of innovative solutions for the milling industry worldwide.