A tense standoff between rice farmers and industrial buyers is currently defining the landscape, as both sides grapple with an economic tug-of-war that shows little sign of easing.
The government has started an investigation as rising imports strain domestic rice production ahead of the planting season.
The agreement marks one of the largest agriculture-based carbon credit deals and highlights growing interest from tech firms in farm-linked climate action.
By blending the world’s most prized spice with premium long-grain rice, the company aims to redefine the boundaries of the premium basmati category.
The initiative aims to transform rice production in Ghana through climate-smart and resource-efficient farming methods, as part of broader efforts to address climate change and enhance food security.