Rice

Illustration of rice. AI Empowering Refugees: Korea’s Generosity in the Face of Hunger The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) recently welcomed a significant donation of 23,268 metric tonnes of rice from the Republic of Korea. This gesture is not merely a statistic; it represents a lifeline for those navigating the tumultuous waters of displacement and uncertainty. Valued at Sh2.34 billion (approximately $18 million), this contribution was facilitated through Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture,…

At a recent trade fair led by the Dangote Group, Fatima Abdurrahman, the Senior Special Adviser to the President of the Dangote Group, unveiled an ambitious multi-billion naira initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria's agricultural landscape. This announcement is not just a company milestone; it represents a significant step towards enhancing food security and economic stability in the region. The focus is on building a high-capacity rice mill that will boast a staggering production…

In the heart of a pulsating game that could have served as a masterclass in modern football, Declan Rice powered Arsenal within touching distance of the Champions League semifinals. His two exquisite free kicks would have undoubtedly made even the most celebrated of Real Madrid’s famed “galacticos” marvel at his craftsmanship. As the 58th minute unfolded, Rice broke the deadlock at the Emirates Stadium. With composure that belied his years, he curled a free kick around the imposing Madrid wall, a feat that sent the home…

In the southern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 5,000 farmers in the city of Bunkeya, almost 200 km from Lubumbashi, would like to see their production double or triple and thus allow the country to reduce its rice imports. They are now grouped in a cooperative society that intends to promote a mechanized culture.…

The Boké mining region in northwestern Guinea also makes a living from agriculture and animal husbandry. Over the past ten years, an economic player has developed the region's fertile land by producing rice over hundreds of hectares, to the great satisfaction of the local population. From our correspondent in Conakry, On the left bank of the river Rio Nunez, the vast plains of Denken, as far as the eye can see, hundreds of people work under the leadership of an agricultural director, Mamadou Bobo Denken Diallo. For…

In Madagascar, the government has set the price per kilogram of rice. For several weeks, this food, basic food on the Big Island, has continued to increase. The prices of the different rice varieties at the grocery stores vary between 2200 and 2500 Ariarys (between 0.50 and 0.50 euros). Duties that Malagasy households can no longer afford. In the Anosibe district, inside the capital's largest wholesale market, most merchants heard the news about rice pricing in the morning. Their prices have not changed and few agree to…

Indian rice is in the process of replacing Thai rice in Africa. It is exported like never before this year despite delays caused by Covid. Small revolution in the world's rice trade. Africa, which mainly imported its rice from Thailand, is turning more and more to India, which will be its main supplier this year. India has overtaken Thailand for a few years in terms of exports, but so far the two countries have followed each other closely and Thai rice has retained the favor of African buyers. Thai exports down 30%…