Kenya – Why rice is overtaking maize as Kenya’s staple food
Households consuming rice increased from 54 to 61 per cent between 2013 to 2015
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Households consuming rice increased from 54 to 61 per cent between 2013 to 2015
Rice harvest in region reached all-time high last year. Ivory Coast, Senegal, Nigeria aim for self-sufficiency.
An increased consumption of brown rice translates to a multiplier effect on the take-home incomes of our farmers.
Rice consumption has been falling in India, while the consumption of wheat continues to rise.
Survey finds monthly per capita rice consumption in cities fell to 4.49 kg 2011-12, from 4.71 kg in 2004-05
As Indian consumption rises, the cereal available for exports may shrink.