Rice is a staple food in Senegal and a long-standing focus of national agricultural policy. However, domestic rice production continues to face challenges in keeping pace with growing demand. In 2019, Senegal produced approximately 770,000 tons of rice, while imports totaled about 890,000 tons. This reliance on imports has raised concerns related to balance of payments stability and food security. In response to these challenges, the Government of Senegal developed the Nation

Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa, with a population of approximately 232.68 million  (World Bank, 2024). About 80 percent of the country’s land area  is suitable for cultivation, totaling approximately 71 million hectares , which is roughly 16 times the cultivated area of Japan . Nigeria spans diverse agro-ecological zones, from semi-arid regions in the north to tropical regions in the south, and has fertile soils and abundant water resources. Despite this signi

Rice is a staple food in Senegal, yet a large share of domestic demand continues to be met through imports. From a food security perspective, increasing domestic rice production remains an important priority. In the Senegal River Valley—one of the country’s major rice-producing areas—gaps in production techniques, as well as underdeveloped logistics and distribution systems, have constrained stable rice production and marketing. This project started in 2021  as Phase 3 (PAPRI

Cassava is a staple food crop in Cameroon and an important source of income for smallholder farmers, particularly in the Central, Southern, and Eastern regions. However, farmers face several challenges, including limited access to improved varieties, cultivation practices that are not yet fully standardized, and limited post-harvest processing and marketing capacity. As a result, increasing farm income continues to be an important focus. This project (planned for December 202

— Safeguarding the Foundation of Japan’s Food System: Rebuilding a Global Seed Supply Network with 30 Years of Expertise — Seeds are the foundation of Japan’s vegetable production. However, approximately 90% of the vegetable seeds used in Japan are produced overseas . Today, Japan’s seed supply network faces serious challenges. Competition for seed production sites is intensifying worldwide, alongside growing risks from climate change, geopolitical instability, and plant dise

Cambodia largely depends on their agricultural sector for its national economy. Almost 30% of the national economy is generated by...

Kuwanosato carries out total supply chain production of mulberry tea; from cultivation to leaf tea product manufacturing and sales in...

In Ghana, Agricultural Mechanization Service Centers (AMSEC) have been established across the country to promote agricultural...

Initiative for Horticulture Intensification by Micro Drip Irrigation in Jharkhand / India

Planning and Promotion Support for rice consumption / Tanzania