Agronomy and Horticulture

Currently, domestic rice production in Africa meets about 60% of the continent’s demand. That import dependence places Africa in a vulnerable position. Courtesy | Alencar Zanon
Currently, domestic rice production in Africa meets about 60% of the continent’s demand. That import dependence places Africa in a vulnerable position. Courtesy | Alencar Zanon

Study points to Africa’s opportunities to boost rice production

Africa’s rice sector has major opportunities to increase its yield gains through improved agronomic practices while avoiding massive land conversion, a study by international scientists including a Husker co-investigator finds. Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/3gm8
 
Bring your business to life at the 37th annual New Venture Competition
Bring your business to life at the 37th annual New Venture Competition

Register for New Venture Competition by Thursday April 4!

The two-day competition gives you the opportunity to compete for prizes totaling $45,000 by pitching your business and fielding questions from area entrepreneurs. All ideas and ventures created, run, and owned by University of Nebraska–Lincoln students* are invited to compete. Register by April 4! Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/newventure
 
Originally published February 8, 2024 - Submit an Item