China-Madagascar Cooperation Boosts Hybrid Rice Cultivation in Africa
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Chinese agricultural experts have been working with Madagascar since 2007 to introduce high-yielding hybrid rice varieties and cultivation techniques near Lake Alaotra. This cooperation has resulted in 90,000 hectares of hybrid rice being planted in Madagascar. The average yield achieved is about 7.5 tonnes per hectare, which is two to three times higher than traditional local varieties.
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The program addresses constraints in Madagascar's domestic production, such as seed quality and farming techniques, which previously hindered meeting staple food needs. This cooperation positions Madagascar as having the largest area under hybrid rice cultivation in Africa.
Guinea, Chad, and Madagascar are exploring shared agricultural cooperation and technology transfer to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
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- MadagascarIsland sovereign state where the hybrid rice cultivation is taking place
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Madagascar
island sovereign state off the coast of Southeast Africa, in the Indian Ocean