Africa rice production Archives

29
Oct

East Africa’s rice prices hold steady amid harvest season, currency shifts: AGRA

ricenews / 3 months
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2 min read

Kenya maintained the region’s highest rice price at US$1,264 per metric ton (MT) in both months, reflecting a marginal month-on-month decline of 0.03%. EAST AFRICA – National average rice prices across select East African countries remained relatively stable from July to August 2025, according to the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA)’s Food […]

06
Aug

From Import Dependence to Food Sufficiency: Liberia’s Rice Revolution Begins with Seeds

ricenews / 6 months
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4 min read

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 menu. This cereal crop, according to reports, makes up nearly half of the calorie intake of adults, and accounts for about 15% of the overall spending […]

04
Aug

Climate-resilient and eco-friendly rice for Africa

ricenews / 6 months
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2 min read

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 climate change increases extreme weather events, making food systems more vulnerable. Most rice varieties in SSA are outdated and low yielding, facing challenges from both abiotic (flooding, drought) and biotic […]

29
Jul

Niger State Partners with AfricaRice for Transformative Rice Production Growth: Targeting 10 Million Tons by 2030

ricenews / 6 months
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4 min read

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 Rice Center (AfricaRice) welcomed H.E. Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, Niger State Governor, alongside Côte d’Ivoire national and local authorities. This high-level meeting has resulted in an ambitious […]

25
Jul

Niger govt signs $1.2bn pact to boost rice production

ricenews / 6 months
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2 min read

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 partnership aims to increase the state’s annual paddy rice output from 1.5 million metric tons to 10 million metric tons by 2030. The agreement involves a 5,000-hectare […]

14
Jul

Indonesia’s Rice Production Predicted to Reach 35.6 Million Tons, UGM Expert Cites Need for Technology and Adaptive Irrigation

ricenews / 7 months
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4 min read

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 production will reach 35.6 million tons during the 2025/2026 planting season. Responding to this prediction, Professor Subejo of the Faculty of Agriculture at Universitas Gadjah Mada views this achievement […]

24
Jun

Strengthening the Capacity of Rice Farmers – A Step Towards Rice Self-Sufficiency and Food Security in Comoros

ricenews / 7 months
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3 min read

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 stressors, degraded soils, and restricted access to markets and quality inputs have all contributed to low agricultural productivity. As a result, chronic malnutrition, particularly among children under five—remains alarmingly high. […]

14
May

Stakeholders strengthen rice value chain for sustainability

ricenews / 9 months
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3 min read

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 of leaders to drive inclusive growth, innovation, and prosperity across the region. One of such moves is the announcement of the second session of the maiden Rice Master […]

02
May

Liberia Showcases Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties to Boost National Food Security

ricenews / 9 months
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3 min read

Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia — In a significant stride toward bolstering Liberia’s food and nutrition security, stakeholders from across the agricultural sector gathered on March 17, 2025, at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) for a vibrant Field Day showcasing ten newly developed upland rice varieties. Organized by AfricaRice in partnership with CARI and the […]

15
Apr

Nigeria leads Africa’s rice production with 8.7m tons

ricenews / 10 months
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8 min read

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 others. With 8.7million tons, the country had the highest volumes of production last year while Madagascar and Egypt followed with five million tons production respectively totaling a combined […]

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