Understanding the dynamic of rice farming systems in southern Mozambique to improve production and benefits to smallholders Understanding the dynamic of rice farming systems in southern Mozambique to improve production and benefits to smallholders June 18, 2021 This study aimed to assess rice farming system typologies in the Chókwè Irrigation Scheme to better understand...Read More
Trends in varietal diversity of main staple crops in Asia and Africa and implications for sustainable food systems Trends in varietal diversity of main staple crops in Asia and Africa and implications for sustainable food systems June 14, 2021 Agricultural diversity can be beneficial for environmental health, resilience, and food production. Biodiverse cropping systems can suppress pests...Read More
New fertilizer strategies combining manure and urea for improved rice growth in Mozambique New fertilizer strategies combining manure and urea for improved rice growth in Mozambique April 26, 2021 The use of integrated fertilization combining mineral and organic fertilizers has a strong potential and could be...Read More
Agricultural mechanization shaping the future of Burundi’s rice sector Agricultural mechanization shaping the future of Burundi’s rice sector February 12, 2020 For many African countries like Burundi, agricultural mechanization can be a transformative tool for achieving food security...Read More
A balancing act in Africa’s inland valleys A balancing act in Africa’s inland valleys October 29, 2018 Inland valleys are increasingly being considered as Africa’s future food baskets and unlocking their vast potential through...Read More
Creating value together in Africa’s rice sector Creating value together in Africa’s rice sector July 16, 2018 The multi-stakeholder innovation platform approach promotes rice agribusiness by emphasizing active interaction with small and medium enterprises...Read More
Climate change impacts on rice in Africa Climate change impacts on rice in Africa July 3, 2018 Irrigated rice production in East Africa is projected to increase slightly due to CO2 fertilization and less...Read More
From dust bowl to rice bowl From dust bowl to rice bowl October 23, 2017 Conservation agriculture has a vital role to play in sub-Saharan Africa’s food security for a population projected...Read More
Women farmers’ empowerment is a key ingredient for social sustainability Women farmers’ empowerment is a key ingredient for social sustainability September 15, 2017 Women’s empowerment has been chosen as one of the key dimensions in assessing social sustainability in the...Read More
Africa’s new roots Africa’s new roots August 23, 2017 Can Africa be the next global rice production frontier?Read More