VOICED: Farmers aim to revive African rice

The video discusses the cultivation of native African rice in Togo, highlighting its potential to enhance food security across Africa. Despite its near extinction due to high-yielding Asian rice, African rice offers superior nutritional benefits. Efforts are underway to create a hybrid that combines the high yield of Asian rice with the nutritional value of African rice. The video also explores the potential for African rice to contribute to food self-sufficiency in West Africa.

What is the significance of reintroducing African rice in Togo?

What role does food security play in the context of African rice cultivation?

What challenges does African rice face in terms of cultivation?

How does African rice compare to Asian rice in terms of nutritional value?

What potential benefits could arise from increasing homegrown rice in West Africa?