MALAWI: Rice Farming Techs Boost Productivity

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Africa Institute of Corporate Citizenship has expressed satisfaction with the Resilient and Sustainable Livelihood Transformation (Result) project which has helped farmers to boost their production in rice value chain in Malawi. The project seeks to  develop effective, just food systems and sustainable livelihoods through strengthening the rice multi-stakeholder partnerships with specific focus on women and […]

Liberia’s Rice Revolution: Experts Say A Proven Model Offers Hope to Break Dependence on Imports and Reduce Hunger

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A field of rice grows as part of the Rice Intensification program. Photo credit: CHAP Facebook page Summary As the Boakai administration drives a major push to lift rice production and reduce vulnerability to price hikes, experts say a new rice growing system could sharply boost yields, cut import dependence and offer a path toward […]

CHILE: Variedad de Arroz Chileno Promueve el Ahorro de Agua y Sostenibilidad en el Centro Sur

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Productores de Ñuble y Maule conocieron Jaspe FL INIA, variedad que por primera vez está disponible para las siembras de la próxima temporada. Generada por el Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias —entidad vinculada al Ministerio de Agricultura— la nueva variedad se caracteriza por ser de ciclo corto, con altos rendimientos, y por disminuir a la mitad las emisiones de […]