The initiative highlights traditional crops while supporting farmers with skills and research to improve food production under dry conditions.
The new partnership aims to help more farmers access improved rice technologies as Africa works to reduce its dependence on imports.
The planned factory aims to increase local fertilizer production, reduce imports, and make use of agricultural waste.
The survey aims to give the government fresh data to guide investments, improve irrigation, and increase local rice production.
Industry leaders say stronger partnerships and wider use of fortified flour can help reduce hidden hunger across Africa and Asia.