• USDA forecasts 8% increase in paddy rice output, reaching 2.96 million tons • Cultivated area projected to expand 8% to 850,000 hectares • Improved climate, reduced pest pressure, and policy support drive optimism In Mali, rice is the second most consumed grain after maize. Despite ongoing climatic uncertainties and security challenges, the country continues […]
USDA forecasts 8% increase in paddy rice output, reaching 2.96 million tons • Cultivated area projected to expand 8% to 850,000 hectares • Improved climate, reduced pest pressure, and policy support drive optimism In Mali, rice is the second most consumed grain after maize. Despite ongoing climatic uncertainties and security challenges, the country continues efforts […]
Rice, a vital crop in West Africa, has been the focus of a key regional forum in Bamako since yesterday, Monday, May 5, 2025. Thirteen countries and international organizations are discussing sustainable agricultural systems and the development of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). Rice: A Key Issue in Food Security. West Africa consumes 20 […]