Governments across the region step up support as local rice struggles against cheaper imports.
Alapala supplied six steel storage silos, each with a capacity of 2,500 tons, creating a total storage volume of 15,000 tons.
Maize remains the dominant crop, contributing roughly 41 % of cereal supply on average
Led by the Ministry of Agriculture in partnership with GIZ-Mali, the 10-year strategy targets a production increase from 3 million tonnes to 5.5 million tonnes of paddy rice.
The project is set to commence in the coming months, with AXOR overseeing the engineering, manufacturing, and installation of the complete turn-key facility.