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Welcome to Kumasi Rice Sector Development Hub 

 

Rice Growing Season

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Jan

Wet season

Dry season

 

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 

 




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