Over 188 local farmers from Rivercess and Grand Bassa Counties are appealing to the Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP) and Concern Worldwide to continue their farming support initiative, which they say has significantly improved their livelihoods. Speaking in an interview, the farmers emphasized that since the intervention of CHAP and Concern Worldwide—backed by Irish […]
Rice is the staple food for many countries across the developing world, particularly in Asia, Latin America and Africa. It fulfils the food energy needs of around half of the world’s population. 1 In sub-Saharan Africa, where 93 per cent of farm land is rain-fed, rice is a good crop alternative due to its ability […]
Traditional rice-growing practices in Nigeria contribute to water scarcity and greenhouse gas emissions. Continuous flooding of rice fields leads to inefficient water use and exacerbates environmental problems, including methane emissions and climate change. There is an urgent need to switch from these conventional practices to more sustainable alternatives, such as the System of Rice Intensification […]