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.
Liberia – Modern Rice Machine Unveiled in Bong
The training was initiated by Africa Rice.
Ghana – New technologies boost rice production
The project’s goal is to increase the availability of appropriate and affordable technologies to sustainably improve the competitiveness of maize, rice, and soybean value chains in Northern Ghana.
India – Rice planting rises in several States as monsoon catches up
Rice production in India is about 105 million tonnes annually. India accounts for over a fourth of global rice production.
USA – Acreage report, global events impacting crop prices
Long-grain rice harvested acreage has increased over the previous five years
India – Direct seeding of rice
Under the new technology, farmers can skip seven to eight (ploughing and planking) processes.
Nigeria – Meet The 35 Year-Old Entrepreneur Who Owns Nigeria’s 2nd Largest Rice Farm
Nigerians consume more than 5 million metric tons of rice every year, with a significant portion of its consumption needs sourced from imports.
As Cities Swell, West Africa’s Appetite for Rice Is Growing
Rice harvest in region reached all-time high last year. Ivory Coast, Senegal, Nigeria aim for self-sufficiency.
Japan – Bird conservation efforts help rice farmers
As part of a project to create feeding grounds for storks in rice paddies, Ohara has scrapped using chemicals on 40 percent of his one hectare of paddy fields and has reduced his use of chemicals on the rest.
Nigeria – Anambra Targets Top Spot In Rice Production
There are increasing efforts to close the gap in Nigeria’s rice production.