Working Paper 44: The Emerging Importance of Rice as a Strategic Crop in Ethiopia

This paper examines the trends of the importance of rice in the country such as domestic production, imports, and extent of self-sufficiency

• From: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
• Published: 2 November 2020

• Country: Ethiopia
• Document Type: Working Paper
• Theme: Agriculture
• Authors: Alemu, D, Thompson, J

Abstract

Rice has become one of the most important agricultural commodities in Ethiopia in line with its increased importance throughout Africa. This paper examines the trends of the importance of rice in the country – covering the domestic production, imports, the extent of self-sufficiency and associated efforts. Specifically, the paper presents the challenges and opportunities surrounding rice cultivation, processing and marketing, as well as for the future development of the rice sector in Ethiopia.

This work is part of the APRA (Agricultural Policy Research Policy in Africa) Programme

Citation

Alemu, D. and Thompson, J. (2020) The Emerging Importance of Rice as a Strategic Crop in Ethiopia, Working Paper 44, Brighton: Future Agricultures Consortium

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Working Paper 44: The Emerging Importance of Rice as a Strategic Crop in Ethiopia

Published 2 November 2020