Africa Rice Rice, Liberia’s staple, is a major socio-economic element in the West African coastal country. From everyday dish to the most elegant occasion, rice is part of the
Background Rice is becoming a vital staple in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) due to rising consumption and urbanization. Current production struggles to meet this demand, and
AfricaRice July 22, 2025, Mbé, Côte d’Ivoire – In a landmark visit that signals a new era for Nigerian rice production, Dr. Baboucarr Manneh, Director General of Africa
Niger State Government has signed a strategic pact with AfricRice Farm Centre in Bouake, Côte d’Ivoire, worth over $1.2 billion to boost rice production in the state. This
By: Salma The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in its latest Food Outlook Biannual Report on Global Food Markets in June 2025, projects that Indonesia’s rice
Africa Rice In the Union of the Comoros, agriculture is the backbone of rural livelihoods—but food insecurity remains a pressing challenge. Limited arable land, climate-related
By : Gbenga Akinfenwa. • As second session of RMTP beginsIndustry players in Africa’s rice industry are advancing moves towards laying the groundwork for a new generation
Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia — In a significant stride toward bolstering Liberia’s food and nutrition security, stakeholders from across the agricultural sector gathered
by Lucas Ajanaku Nigeria has emerged as a leader in local rice production in Africa, beating countries such as Madagascar, Egypt, Tanzania, Guinea, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and