Kenya – New hybrid rice dubbed ‘Atieno’ to boost harvests by 65 per cent
In aim of quality seeds access, facilities of sowing and productivity
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Philippines – Philippine hybrid rice producer hopes to capture profitable market in China
The country’s leading hybrid rice producer SL Agritech Corp. seeks to bag a joint seed production deal with Chinese partners.
China – Hybrid rice crop falls short of super-sized target
Yuan Longping, pioneer and breeder of hybrid rice couldn’t accomplish the production of 16 tonnes of hybrid rice.
Successful African hybrid rice trials could see a dramatic rise in food production
A scheme is also being developed that will make the necessary annual seed purchases affordable — and profitable — for poor farmers.
Africa – Rice: Scientists Hope New Varieties Can Start Africa Rice Revolution
First locally bred hybrid varieties are yielding more than expected, and could boost food security in Africa.
Philippines – Inbred rice for poor farmers
The variety NSIC Rc222 has a certified yield of 6.8 tons per hectare, another inbred is NSIC 216 with a certified yield of 6.4 tons per hectare.
Tanzania – New Hybrid Rice Seed Brings Hope to Many Farmers
The hybrid rice seed from research conducted in Kenya can produce about 7 tons in one hectare of land
Ghana – Productivity of Rice Farms to increase dramatically with new hybrid varieties
The varieties which have been developed using the 2-line rice hybrid technology have the potential to produce 7 tonnes per hectare.
Philippines – Bayer plans to expand its market for hybrid rice seeds in the country
Hybrid rice helps increase yields by 33 percent versus inbred certified seeds.