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Tanzanian Women Farmers Emerge as Leaders in Quality Seed Production and Higher Rice Production

10 August 2024, Tanzania: Good quality seed leads to good yield and produce, but it can also be a form of empowerment for others. In the coastal region of Pwani in Tanzania, the Twaweza (which means “we can” in Swahili) Women Group (TWG) is making waves in the Bagamoyo Irrigation and Development Project (BIDP) scheme. […]

Our rice is of high quality compared to others – Adzoatsi Rice farmers

Rice farmers in Adzoatsi, located in the Ketu North Municipality of the Volta Region, have raised concerns over the lack of market access for their high-quality rice. The farmers believed that the rice they cultivated was superior to many other varieties available in the market, including imported ones. They said with proper support and resolution […]

Pakistan must transition to sustainable rice production methods for food security

Climate change and its adverse effects on agriculture have necessitated the need for the adoption of sustainable rice production methods to ensure food security in Pakistan. “As rice is a staple crop and a significant export commodity, the urgency to implement eco-friendly practices has never been more critical,” said Dr Abi, a senior scientific officer […]

From farm to fork: Odisha University is skilling students to improve yield of diabetic-friendly rice

Students pursuing BSc (Hons) Agriculture, MBA (Agri Business Management) and MSc in Agriculture are engaged in handling production and marketing of the rice which can help agripreneurship units thrive Rajlakshmi Ghosh At a time when diabetes has become a lifestyle menace, a university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has taken on the task of developing a specific […]