An Indian export ban on non-basmati rice has spurred calls to seek greater self-sufficiency among rice-consuming countries and expand rice production to new areas, such as Africa, to increase food resilience. David Dawe, an economist specializing in food policy and who previously worked at the Organization […]
(By AgroDados/Planeta Arroz) An Indian export ban on non-basmati rice has spurred calls to pursue greater self-sufficiency among rice-consuming countries and expand rice production to new areas, such as Africa, to increase food resilience. David Dawe, an economist who specializes in food policy and previously worked at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO/UN), said the ban would lead to “too much emphasis on self-sufficiency” in rice-importing countries. “It will be important for them to invest in agricultural research, to increase the competitiveness and productivity of their national farmers, so that their domestic production situation is healthier,” said Dawe. Hybrid rice is “the most viable option” for many countries as it increases yields by about 30%, said Jauhar Ali, principal scientist and head of the Hybrid Rice Development Consortium at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), based in the Philippines. Ali also highlighted the importance of investments in ...
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