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AfricaRice Advances Science Diplomacy and Forges New Alliances at AFSF 2026
The Africa Food Systems Forum 2026, held in Kigali, Rwanda, provided Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) with a high-impact stage for science diplomacy,...
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EU-funded project hands seeds, machines to Liberian enterprises
Post-war Liberia’s seed certification process is one demonstration of the West African country’s commitment to food sufficiency and robust...
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AfricaRice Strengthens Strategic Partnerships with Leading Chinese Research Institutions to Accelerate Rice Innovation in Africa
In a significant step forward international rice research collaboration, a delegation from AfricaRice led by its Director General, Dr. Baboucarr...
AfricaRice
AfricaRice is a pan-African research center focused on improving rice-based agri-food systems to reduce poverty and enhance food security in Africa. Established in 1971 and now part of CGIAR, it works with 28 member countries and partners to develop improved rice varieties, farming practices, and policies. Headquartered in Côte d’Ivoire, AfricaRice has staff and research sites across the continent and is funded by governments, donors, and the CGIAR Trust Fund.
Our Publications
AfricaRice produces peer-reviewed research publications and other knowledge products.
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Enhancing Rice Yield and Profitability in West African Inland Valleys through Smart Valleys Insights from MultiCountry Data and Interpretable Machine Learning
Context: Inland valleys play a crucial role in increasing rice production in West Africa, yet their productivity remains low because of inadequate...
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Gender gaps in sustainable rice cultivation performance indicators in subSaharan Africa
A comprehensive understanding of gender gaps in sustainable rice production is essential for designing interventions that support both equity and...
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Maximising the economic value of water through adaptive climateinformed irrigation scheduling
mproving water use efficiency (WUE) in agriculture is crucial, given the escalating scarcity of water resources. This study aims to maximise the...
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Role of credit access improved varieties and gender dynamics in commercialization of cassava seeds in Nigeria
Cassava seed entrepreneurship is critical for strengthening seed systems and advancing agricultural transformation in Nigeria. This study examines...