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Rice
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Kenyan rice farmers push for national council to bolster local production
With the scheme supplying more than 60 per cent of the country’s rice, farmers argued that the government should prioritise local rice.
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Germany launches US$2.9M initiative to boost climate-smart rice production in Nigeria
The three-year project seeks to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, particularly methane, from rice cultivation.
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Ivory Coast secures US$1.2M to accelerate digital transformation of rice sector in pursuit of self-sufficiency
The initiative aims to modernise the entire rice value chain by integrating digital tools that improve efficiency, transparency, and farmer support.
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Kenya approves rice imports to stabilise prices, protect farmers
Kenya consumes approximately 1.3 million tonnes of rice annually.
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Inclusive climate-resilient rice farming takes center stage in Madagascar
Farmers cultivate individual plots, store rice collectively, and sell during lean seasons.