Central African countries continue to spend hundreds of millions of dollars on imported rice as regional leaders step up plans to increase local production.
Both countries are increasing investment in wheat production as they work to cut imports and improve local supply, although high production costs still limit competitiveness.
Projects in Lengue and Eséka aim to lift farmer incomes and increase palm oil output.
The landmark agreement aims to boost domestic rice production and reduce the country’s growing reliance on imports.
Organizers said the programme aims to reduce reliance on imported wheat, raise incomes for smallholder farmers, and broaden consumer choice.