Preventing rice pests, diseases during rainy season
There are many modern varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases such as PSB Rc10 (for rice blast), Rc242 (for BLB), and Rc 216 (for green leafhopper).
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There are many modern varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases such as PSB Rc10 (for rice blast), Rc242 (for BLB), and Rc 216 (for green leafhopper).
Under the new technology, farmers can skip seven to eight (ploughing and planking) processes.
Nigerians consume more than 5 million metric tons of rice every year, with a significant portion of its consumption needs sourced from imports.
With direct seeding farmers could get more returns.
The Gates Foundation is looking into data suggesting that the submergence tolerance trait may help farmers in years with and without flooding.
There are increasing efforts to close the gap in Nigeria’s rice production.
Farmers in the delta generally grow two rice crops, one in the rainy season and one in the cooler season in lower-lying areas that are fed with receding flood waters.
Last year, Arkansas farmers planted about 1.39 million acres of rice and a planting of 1.7 million acres is expected this year.
African countries and the international community are increasingly realizing that investing in the rural youth is vital to reduce poverty, hunger and rural exodus.
High yield of 1,600 quintals last year has encouraged farmers to cultivate this new variety.