Tuesday, May 12, 2015. Rice component of AfDB SARD-SC project reviewed. An in-depth discussion involving the African Development Bank. Researchers, actors of the rice value chain engaged in the AfDB-funded project on CGIAR. Was held during the project mid-term review meeting, 5-6 May 2015, at AfricaRice, Cotonou, Benin. Which was followed by presentations on baseline report, procurement .

Rice component of AfDB SARD-SC project reviewed. AfricaRice Director General calls for integration of rice science in regional policy agenda.

Updates on the SMART-IV project at the Africa Rice Center. As part of the full instruction package on the. The video is the result of collaboration between AfricaRice, Cellule Bas-Fonds and MOOV-ON. The full training package of an instructors guide, a field guide and the the educational video will be available mid-2015.

Rice Science for Food Security through Smallholder and Agri-business Development in Africa. Rice has become a strategic and political crop in many African countries.