Speaking at the Inception meeting of 'Sustainable and Diversified Rice-based Farming Systems Project' under PRUNSAR, AfricaRice, M'bé, Côte d'Ivoire, 2-3 July 2019 AfricaRice teams up with national partners to sustainably intensify rice-based systems in Africa The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), in close collaboration with national partners, has launched a high-potential project in which research will be put into effective use to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Africa by...

Dule Zhao, AfricaRice Program Leader, Genetic Diversity and Improvement speaking at the Field Day to showcase the performance of hybrid rice varieties developed by AfricaRice, 26-27 June 2019, AfricaRice, M’bé, Côte d’Ivoire AfricaRice hybrid rice varieties spark seed companies’ interest in Africa A set of four high-yielding hybrid rice varieties with excellent grain quality, developed by AfricaRice, elicited strong interest from key stakeholders, especially seed companies and farmers, during...

Interview de Cheikh Oumar Ly, AfricaRice Research Assistant, Genetic Diversity and Improvement, lors de Journées portes ouvertes pour la démonstration des performances des variétés de riz hybride développées par AfricaRice, 26-27 Juin 2019, AfricaRice, M’bé, Côte d’Ivoire Les variétés hybrides de riz d'AfricaRice suscitent l'intérêt des entreprises semencières en Afrique Un ensemble de quatre variétés de riz hybrides à haut rendement dotées d’une excellente qualité de grain, mis au point par...

Sidi Sanyang, AfricaRice Leader, Rice Sector Development Program and TAAT Rice Compact Coordinator speaking at the Field Day to showcase the performance of hybrid rice varieties developed by AfricaRice, 26-27 June 2019, AfricaRice, M’bé, Côte d’Ivoire AfricaRice hybrid rice varieties spark seed companies’ interest in Africa A set of four high-yielding hybrid rice varieties with excellent grain quality, developed by AfricaRice, elicited strong interest from key stakeholders, especially seed...

Etienne Duveiller, AfricaRice Deputy Director General speaking at the Field Day to showcase the performance of hybrid rice varieties developed by AfricaRice, 26-27 June 2019, AfricaRice, M’bé, Côte d’Ivoire AfricaRice hybrid rice varieties spark seed companies’ interest in Africa A set of four high-yielding hybrid rice varieties with excellent grain quality, developed by AfricaRice, elicited strong interest from key stakeholders, especially seed companies and farmers, during field days at...

Saidu Bah, AfricaRice Seed Production Specialist speaking at the Field Day to showcase the performance of hybrid rice varieties developed by AfricaRice, 26-27 June 2019, AfricaRice, M’bé, Côte d’Ivoire AfricaRice hybrid rice varieties spark seed companies’ interest in Africa A set of four high-yielding hybrid rice varieties with excellent grain quality, developed by AfricaRice, elicited strong interest from key stakeholders, especially seed companies and farmers, during field days at...

Interview de Abdoulaye Sawadogo, Director General of NAFASO, Burkina Faso, lors de Journées portes ouvertes pour la démonstration des performances des variétés de riz hybride développées par AfricaRice, 26-27 Juin 2019, AfricaRice, M’bé, Côte d’Ivoire Les variétés hybrides de riz d'AfricaRice suscitent l'intérêt des entreprises semencières en Afrique Un ensemble de quatre variétés de riz hybrides à haut rendement dotées d’une excellente qualité de grain, mis au point par AfricaRice, a suscité...

AfricaRice Dr Robert Carsky Award for 2019 This is an annual award, which was instituted by AfricaRice in honor of the late Dr Robert Carsky who served as agronomist at AfricaRice. The Carsky Award is conferred on staff, who have demonstrated high standards of excellence and made exceptional contributions to rice research, training and research support. Two awards are given every year, one to an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) and the other to a General Support Staff (GSS). Dr Gaudiose...

AfricaRice Dr Robert Carsky Award for 2019 This is an annual award, which was instituted by AfricaRice in honor of the late Dr Robert Carsky who served as agronomist at AfricaRice. The Carsky Award is conferred on staff, who have demonstrated high standards of excellence and made exceptional contributions to rice research, training and research support. Two awards are given every year, one to an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) and the other to a General Support Staff (GSS). Dr Gaudiose...

AfricaRice Dr Robert Carsky Award for 2019 This is an annual award, which was instituted by AfricaRice in honor of the late Dr Robert Carsky who served as agronomist at AfricaRice. The Carsky Award is conferred on staff, who have demonstrated high standards of excellence and made exceptional contributions to rice research, training and research support. Two awards are given every year, one to an Internationally Recruited Staff (IRS) and the other to a General Support Staff (GSS). Dr Gaudiose...

Innover pour le changement : Une championne de la transformation du riz en Afrique à l’honneur   À l’occasion de la Journée internationale de la femme 2019, dont le thème est « Penser équitablement, bâtir intelligemment, innover pour le changement », AfricaRice salue Mme Aichatou Camara, présidente d'une association des étuveuses du riz, composée de 55 membres, à Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire.   Mme Camara, fervente partisane de l'innovation pour le changement, en particulier dans la transformation...

Innovating for change: Spotlight on a champion rice processor in Africa   On the occasion of the International Women’s Day 2019, the theme of which is “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change,” AfricaRice is saluting Mme Aichatou Camara, president of a 55-member women rice processors’ association in Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire.   A strong advocate for innovating for change, particularly in rice processing, Mme Camara, along with her association, is a trailblazer in seizing the benefits of new...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 : Round table with technical partners - Professeur Pétronille Acray Zengbé, Directrice Générale de la Recherche et de l’Innovation, MESRS, Côte d’Ivoire   AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 : Round table with technical partners - M. Emmanuel Coulibaly, Chef de Service production semences à l'Agence pour le développement du riz (Aderiz) ex-Ondr AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...

AfricaRice Science Week 2019 adopts a forward-looking perspective Over five days, more than 70 participants, consisting mainly of AfricaRice scientists, as well as key technical partners and value chain actors from Côte d’Ivoire met at the Science Week 2019 to discuss ongoing work, progress, modes of partnership and research support. The Science Week was held, 11-15 February 2019, at AfricaRice’s main research station in M’bé, near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire. The objectives of the Science Week...