impact of improved rice varieties in sub-Saharan Africa

The adoption of improved rice varieties by farmers in 16 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa, was estimated at 3.5 million ha, including 1.4 million ha for NERICA varieties. Yields increased with 431 kg per hectare with adoption of improved varieties, and with 320 kg per hectare with adoption of NERICA...

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Main Author: CGIAR Research Program on Rice
Format: Case Study
Language:Inglés
Published: 2017
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/121713

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