Rice is a staple food in many African countries, and several nations have become significant producers of this essential crop. Nigeria is the largest producer of rice in Africa. The country has ...

India, Pakistan, Thailand and China all have heavy concentrations of cadmium in arable soil, raising the risk of cancer and other diseases Some of the world's leading rice-producing countries are ...

Nigeria has emerged as a leader in local rice production in Africa, beating countries such as Madagascar, Egypt, Tanzania, Guinea, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and others. With 8.7million tons, the country had ...

India's record rice production and exports are depleting groundwater, particularly in key agricultural states. Subsidies encourage water-intensive rice farming, driving farmers to drill deeper and ...