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September 29, 2025
Rice Cultivation in North Kivu: Between Drought, Hope, and New Seeds (Video)
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In North Kivu, eastern DRC, subsistence farming is dictated by the sky. No rain means no harvest...
In the Graben plains, farmers face prolonged droughts, unpredictable rains, and persistent pests. But thanks to adapted varieties like NERICA 4 and IRAT 112, and the support of local cooperatives, rice farming is regaining momentum and a future.
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