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 one of the main reasons African farmers are reintroducing native rice?

• To compete with European rice

• To reduce water usage

• To improve food security

• To increase the export of rice

What is a significant problem with the African rice variety?

• The grains fall to the ground when ripe

• It is more expensive to cultivate

• It has a lower nutritional value

• It requires more water

What is the goal of creating a hybrid rice variety?

• To increase the size of the rice grains

• To combine high yield with superior nutrition

• To make rice more colorful

• To reduce the cooking time of rice

What nutritional advantage does African rice have over Asian rice?

• Higher protein levels

• Higher carbohydrate content

• Lower fat content

• More vitamins

Why is rice consumption significant in West Africa?

• It is cheaper than other grains

• It is the number one staple in the region

• It is easier to cook

• It is a traditional food