Liberia – CHAP Discloses Progress of Japanese Rice Grant Project
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The hope is that these or similar genetic alterations could help rice and other crops survive devastating droughts, preventing food shortages in some of the poorest parts of the world. Ronald, a trim scientist with short brown hair, smiles as she looks down at the early results.
S2: Crops altered to survive harsher environmental conditions will be a crucial tool for helping “small farmers who produce in the more tropical environments, who will be the most exposed to climate shocks
No equal loss was experienced in 6 years
The “banker plant system” appears as a sustainable solution for the rice farmers to control pest
Increasing yields through new technologies and planting methods applied for the region necessities
Culinary and cultural exchange between two continents through rice
With profit margins for rice already thin and a large percentage of 2017’s planned rice acreage already planted, garnering adequate rainfall is more critical than usual.
Rice varieties, different cooking methods, various flavours and a lot of cultural heritage around indian rice that can be adapted in the world wide rice culture
In general the plantations progress is positive thanks to the help of herbicides, fertilizers and especially a good climate conditions
Develop a feasible industrialization program that is complementary to agriculture development is a major need