Rice
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Guinea seeks to accelerate rice self-sufficiency through China-Brazil cooperation
The strategy combines Chinese expertise in high-yield hybrid rice with Brazilian agricultural technology and investment, reflecting Conakry’s wider push to modernize farming, improve productivity and reduce reliance on imported rice.
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Madagascar strengthens rice production through PAPRIZ 4 programme
The new phase follows three previous stages of PAPRIZ that helped improve farmers’ technical skills, promote better cultivation practices and increase rice productivity.
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Madagascar’s rice sector raises concern over surge in imports
The concern comes as the country remains heavily dependent on rice for food security, even as efforts continue to strengthen domestic production.
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Researchers launch low-emission rice farming study
The study began in April 2026 at an experimental field operated by IPB University and will run for one year under controlled conditions.
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RiceTec opens new greenhouse facility in Texas to accelerate rice innovation
The new greenhouse is expected to strengthen RiceTec’s capacity to conduct breeding and research activities under controlled conditions, allowing scientists to accelerate the development and evaluation of rice technologies.