**Hoe donation for the 2025 agricultural campaign in North Kivu: A hope for food autonomy**
The province of North Kivu recently received a donation of more than 10,000 hoes from the central government, as part of the 2025 agricultural campaign. This initiative, aimed at strengthening the food autonomy of the inhabitants, is a glimmer of hope for the agricultural future of the region.
Eric Kitsa Kalobera, Senior Advisor to the Governor in charge of Agriculture, stressed the importance of this donation for the peasant agricultural cooperatives of the province. Indeed, by encouraging local production, these hoes will contribute to boosting agriculture and strengthening the food security of the population.
However, beyond this commendable initiative, it is essential to recognize that peace remains a sine qua non condition for the success of the 2025 agricultural campaign. Theo Musekura, President of the displaced persons of the Kanyaruchinya camp, stressed the urgency of a lasting return of peace in the occupied territories, allowing farmers to return to their lands and cultivate in complete safety.
Furthermore, the issue of the massive importation of foreign agricultural products, contributing to the flooding of local markets in Goma, was raised by a local trader. This situation, fostered by the insecurity that hinders local production, highlights the need to strengthen security to allow farmers to resume their activities. In this way, not only could the local economy be revitalized, but also farmers would be encouraged to produce more, thus reducing dependence on imports.
In conclusion, the provision of hoes for the 2025 agricultural campaign in North Kivu represents an opportunity to promote food autonomy and support agricultural development in the region. However, for this initiative to bear fruit, it is imperative that concerted actions be undertaken in favor of peace and security, as well as to encourage local production and limit the impact of imports on the regional economy.