African demand for rice is projected to more than double during the next 25 years because of population growth and increased rice consumption. A research project shows that the average yield for ...

Nigeria and other rice producers in Africa are poised for significant gains as the continent’s rice market is projected to expand by $5 billion by 2030. ・Africa's rice market is projected to grow by ...

A researcher at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has been providing Extension outreach and technical assistance to partners in East Africa. Sathish Kumar Ponniah, associate professor of plant ...

African countries have become reliant on a few food items. Just 20 plant species now provide 90% of our food, with three—wheat, maize, and rice—accounting for 60% of all calories consumed on the ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Agriculture is viewed as the key cornerstone that drives Africa’s economies. It is a ...

OSLO (Reuters) - Scientists are reviving long-ignored African rice to cut dependence on Asian varieties that may be less able to withstand the impact of climate change on the poorest continent, a ...

Africa’s rice sector has major opportunities to increase its yield gains through improved agronomic practices while avoiding massive land conversion, a study by international scientists including a ...