Youth employment is a critical concern and priority for African governments. The creation of job opportunities for youth in agriculture is important to reduce poverty and unemployment. AfricaRice strongly believes that the growing rice value chain in Africa offers huge job opportunities for youth. Increasing...

Heritage: Rice has been cultivated for more than 3000 years in parts of Africa. The African rice, whose scientific name is Oryza glaberrima, is unique to Africa and is an integral part of the culture of some communities.Strategic commodity for food security: Rice is the predominant...