Welcome to Kumasi Rice Sector Development Hub
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Rainfed Lowland Yield (t/ha) = 1-2.5
Rice Area Per Farmer = < 0.5 ha
Popular Varieties for irrigated lowand: Jasmine 85/Lapez and Sikamo
Selected crop management
- land preparation: no tillage and use of machines
- water supply is from river
- planting: direct seeding
- chemical fertilizer application use: yes
- harvesting: manual
- threshing: manual
Women activities in rice production: sowing, weeding and harvesting
Major challenges in rice production
- fertilizer access
- poor soil quality
- weeds
- birds
- diseases
- credit