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The importance of market signals in crop varietal development: Lessons from Komboka rice variety

In Kenya, Komboka can enhance food and nutrition security by increasing local rice production which will, in turn, contribute to a reduction of rice imports in the country. Its wide adaptability in both irrigated and rainfed lowland ecologies can lead to expansion in rice-growing areas that are currently...

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From Green Super Rice to green agriculture: Reaping the promise of functional genomics research

To enhance crop production in a sustainable manner, Green Super Rice (GSR) was proposed as a new goal for rice breeding and production based on the prospect...

Integrated strategies for durable rice blast resistance in sub-Saharan Africa

First reported in sub-Saharan Africa in 1922, rice blast has become the most devastating and widespread disease of rice with yield losses of up to 100%...

Understanding the dynamic of rice farming systems in southern Mozambique to improve production and benefits to smallholders

This study aimed to assess rice farming system typologies in the Chókwè Irrigation Scheme to better understand the drivers and constraints for smallholder...

Trends in varietal diversity of main staple crops in Asia and Africa and implications for sustainable food systems

Agricultural diversity can be beneficial for environmental health, resilience, and food production. Biodiverse cropping systems can suppress pests more...

New fertilizer strategies combining manure and urea for improved rice growth in Mozambique

The use of integrated fertilization combining mineral and organic fertilizers has a strong potential and could be available and affordable for smallholder...

Agricultural mechanization shaping the future of Burundi’s rice sector

For many African countries like Burundi, agricultural mechanization can be a transformative tool for achieving food security and economic prosperity. ...

A balancing act in Africa’s inland valleys

Inland valleys are increasingly being considered as Africa’s future food baskets and unlocking their vast potential through ecological management could...

Creating value together in Africa’s rice sector

The multi-stakeholder innovation platform approach promotes rice agribusiness by emphasizing active interaction with small and medium enterprises involved...

Climate change impacts on rice in Africa

Irrigated rice production in East Africa is projected to increase slightly due to CO2 fertilization and less cold stress opening new opportunities for...

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