Tag: Farmers’ livelihoods
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Nigeria Moves to Shut Rice Import Windows as Data Reveals Farmers’ Losses
Nigeria Announces Policy Shift to Shut Rice Import Windows Nigeria is taking decisive steps to tighten rice imports after a comprehensive policy review revealed that imported rice, rather than local production, is contributing to a growing domestic surplus and worsening losses for farmers. The move signals a broader effort to recalibrate the nation’s agricultural and…
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ATI Maps Ethiopia’s Farming Bottlenecks with 40 Analytical Studies to Drive 2030 Agriculture Vision
Overview: A Data-Driven Push for Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) has unveiled a comprehensive set of 40 analytical studies aimed at identifying core bottlenecks within the country’s agricultural system. This initiative, built on rigorous data collection and analysis, is designed to chart a practical path toward Ethiopia’s 2030 agricultural vision. By…
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Eat Ghana Rice Campaign Urges Public to Prioritize Local Rice and Support Farmers
Campaign highlights: A call to choose local rice The Eat Ghana Rice Campaign has renewed its plea to Ghanaians to prioritise locally produced rice in a bid to address a widening glut in the market and protect the livelihoods of thousands of farmers. The partners behind the initiative say that shifting consumer preference toward homegrown…
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Eat Ghana Rice Campaign Urges Public to Support Local Farmers
Overview: A united push for locally grown rice The Eat Ghana Rice Campaign, a collaborative effort backed by farmers, industry partners, and advocacy groups, is rallying Ghanaians to prioritise locally produced rice. Facing a sustained glut in the market, the coalition says a fresh wave of consumer support for homegrown rice can stabilise prices, protect…
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ICAR-IIRR Industry Meet 2025: Strengthening Rice Innovation Through Research-Industry Collaboration
Overview: A milestone for rice research and industry collaboration Hyderabad, November 6, 2025 — The ICAR–Indian Institute of Rice Research (ICAR–IIRR) in Hyderabad successfully hosted its Industry–Interaction Meet 2025 at the Rajendranagar campus, convening a broad spectrum of stakeholders from the agricultural industry. The event marked a deliberate push toward closer collaboration between researchers, seed…