Sierra Leone was an exporter of rice in the early 1950’s. Since 1955 the agricultural sector has not been able to meet domestic needs. The need to import rice has continued in spite of …

Feb 23, 2025 · Sierra Leone has the region’s best climate and land for growing rice, with abundant annual rainfall in coastal regions. But Kpaka, the minister, highlighted obstacles to …

Sierra Leone is among other West African countries where rice is grown as a major food crop. Although rice can be produced in all African regions, West Africa accounted for more than …

Nov 21, 2024 · Sierra Leone has the region’s best climate and land for growing rice, with abundant annual rainfall in coastal regions. But Kpaka, the minister, highlighted obstacles to …

Annual per capita consumption of rice (104 kg) in Sierra Leone is amongst the highest in sub Saharan Africa. About 70 percent of Sierra Leone’s 4.9 million people in 2004 were below the …

Rice is a staple in Sierra Leone with an annual per capita consumption of 104kg2—among the highest in the Sub-Saharan Africa region. Per capita consumption was even higher in the …

Oct 28, 2024 · In 2023, Sierra Leone witnessed significant advancements in its agricultural landscape, marked by a remarkable 60% reduction in rice imports and a 35% increase in …

Mar 6, 2025 · Its partnership with Sierra Leone is a strong example of this approach in action. AGRA has been a steadfast ally in advancing Sierra Leone’s food systems transformation. It …

Sierra Leone Check out all the recent developments in Sierra Leone. Our news includes coverage of major events and activities, details of National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS), its …

This is a communication channel of rice sector development in Sierra Leone. In particular the three rice hubs i.e. Bo (Southern province), Kenema (Eastern province) and Tomabom ( They …