Recently, scientists believe that the introduction of large-scale cultivation of hybrid rice proven effective in withstanding extreme climatic conditions as well as pests and diseases is an important key to solving the crisis caused by hunger and Malnutrition in Africa.
Emmanuel Okogbenin, program development and commercialization manager at the Africa Agricultural Technology Fund (AATF), highlighted the ongoing climate crisis in Africa along with poor soil and spread of pests.
This requires farmers to switch from conventional rice varieties to improved varieties. He noted that the introduction of improved rice varieties with high yields and adaptability to ecosystems will help increase food security and reduce poverty in rural areas in Africa.
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The AATF has introduced hybrid rice varieties to trial cultivation in Central Kenya to assess their ability to adapt to extreme weather conditions and insect and disease invasion. According to Mr. Okogbenin, hybrid rice grown on a small household scale here has twice the yield, contributing to improving the socio-economic status of farmers.
Similarly, Sheila Ochugboju, Executive Director of the Science Alliance, has called on African governments, research institutions and industry to facilitate the deployment of improved rice varieties to farmers. smallholder farmers, as part of a program to help the agricultural sector adapt to climate.
Hybrid rice is not only well-adapted to the climate, but also rich in nutrients, suitable to address the increasing nutritional deficiencies in Vietnam. children Africa.
Accordingly, Ms. Ochugboju suggested that agricultural extension services in Africa should be improved to help farmers access information, improved seeds, fertilizers and modern post-harvest storage facilities.
To promote more hybrid rice farming in Africa, governments need to facilitate policy and regulation, actively train farmers, and invest in modern storage facilities. .
Nguyen Hang (VNA/Vietnam+)
