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University of Nebraska-Lincoln

African rice growers

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Domestic rice production in Africa currently meets about 60% of demand on the continent, making Africa reliant on rice imports to meet food demand. A new study shows how African farmers could increase production and reduce reliance on imports without putting more hectares into crop production. 

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University of Nebraska-Lincoln courtesy photo by Alencar Zanon

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For use with coverage of African rice production study published Jan. 27, 2024, in Nature Communication

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