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Sustainable Intensification & Diversification of Rice-based Inland Valley Systems
Paul Kiepe
Regional Representative for East and Southern AfricaAfrica Rice Center (AfricaRice)
Sustainable Intensification of Cereal-based Farming Systems6-9 February 2012, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Presentation outline
1. Rice Production
2. Importance of Lowlands for Crop Production
3. Production Constraints in Lowlands
4. Production Opportunities in Lowlands
5. Relevance of Proposal for Tanzania
6. Conclusion
Presentation outline
1. Rice Production
2. Importance of Lowlands for Crop Production
3. Production Constraints in Lowlands
4. Production Opportunities in Lowlands
5. Relevance of Proposal for Tanzania
6. Conclusion
Rice Production
• Rice is the World’s most important staple
• Staple food of more than 3 billion people
• Produced in more than 130 countries
• Rice is usually grown for the domestic market (only 6% is grown for export)
• About 12 countries export rice while only 5 of them dominate world export
Rice Production in Africa
Country Production (Mt) Share (%)
Madagascar 4.8 19.5
Egypt 4.5 18.3
Nigeria 4.2 17.0
Mali 2.3 9.3
Guinea 1.6 6.5
Tanzania 1.4 5.7
Rice Demand in Africa
• Staple food for many Africans• Since 1975 demand in Africa higher
than production in Africa• Africa imported 9.3 Mt in 2010
1/3 of the world market 40% of its own needs
• Rice demand in Africa is growing fastest in the world (6% per year)
Rice Production Constraints in Africa
• Traditional production leads to low yields
• Overdependence on rain-fed systems
• Minimal use of external inputs
• Outdated varieties & poor seed quality
• Poor grain quality
• Insufficient policy support
• Lack of research and extension capacity
Presentation outline
1. Rice Production in Africa
2. Importance of Lowlands for Crop Production
3. Production Constraints in Lowlands
4. Production Opportunities in Lowlands
5. Relevance of Proposal for Tanzania
6. Conclusion
Rain-fed Lowlands
Yield Potential of Rice Ecologies
Rice Ecologies Actual Attainable
Mangrove swamps 2.0 2.5 - 6.0
Deep water / floating 1.2 1.5 - 3.0
Irrigated systems 3.2 5.0 - 8.0
Rainfed lowlands 1.4 2.5 - 7.0
Rainfed uplands 1.0 1.5 - 4.5
Mega Environments
Rain-fed Uplands
Irrigated Systems
Highland Systems
Rain-fed Lowlands
Not All Lowlands Are Suitable
• Fragile wetlands should be saved and not developed for agriculture
• Traditional uses like cultural ceremonies should continue
• Natural biodiversity can be utilized but not destroyed
• Environmental services need to be taken into account
Cultural Ceremonies Should Continue
Presentation outline
1. Rice Production in Africa
2. Importance of Lowlands for Crop Production
3. Production Constraints in Lowlands
4. Production Opportunities in Lowlands
5. Importance of Lowlands for Tanzania
6. Conclusion
Land Tenure Conflicts
• State vs traditional ownership
• Land owner vs tenant
• Native vs immigrant
• Upstream vs downstream
Effect of Climate Anomalies
• In Africa crop failure due to drought occurs already once every 5 years
• Incidence and severity of drought expected to worsen with climate change
• Rain-fed ecologies are most vulnerable
• Irrigated lowlands face increased water competition
Low Labour Productivity
• Manual labour leads to:- Cultivating small plots- Late planting Late harvest Low yield- Bad leveling Uneven maturity - High harvest and post-harvest losses- Drudgery
Presentation outline
1. Rice Production in Africa
2. Importance of Lowlands for Crop Production
3. Production Constraints in Lowlands
4. Production Opportunities in Lowlands
5. Relevance of Proposal for Tanzania
6. Conclusion
Land Tenure Conflict Management
• Multi-Stakeholder Processes- Include all stakeholders- Land users (gender!) - Land owners- Policy makers
• Negotiate long-term lease of land- Allow for investments- Ensure stability
Improved Water Management
• Improved water control
• Water conservation- Bunded paddies- Contour bunds
• Water harvesting- Reservoirs- Micro-catchments
Water Productivity
• Increase water productivity
• Develop low water-use systems
• Optimize water productivity of shared water bodies
Small-Scale Mechanization
• Land preparation (one power tiller plows the equivalent of 90 able men)
• Threshing
• Transport - field to farm
- farm to market
• Milling
Presentation outline
1. Rice Production in Africa
2. Importance of Lowlands for Crop Production
3. Production Constraints in Lowlands
4. Production Opportunities in Lowlands
5. Relevance of Proposal for Tanzania
6. Conclusion
Importance for Tanzania
• Rice is the second most important crop in Tanzania
• 75% of rice is produced in rain-fed lowlands
• Productivity of rice is generally low
• Including vegetables will decrease undernourishment
• Vegetables will increase farm income
Purpose of Proposal
Enhance the productivity and competitiveness of inland valley lowlands through sustainable intensification and diversification of agricultural productivity and product value chain development while conserving land and water resources
Work In Rice Development Hubs• Rice sector employs
20 million farmers • Most of them women• Sustains livelihood of
100M people
producers traders
processors
producers
Four Main Pillars
• Multi-Stakeholder Platforms
• Environmental Systems Analysis
• Intensification & Diversification
• Work in Rice Development Hubs
Products
• Vibrant inland valley communities that resolve constraints and conflicts
• Spatial model applicable at national scale to determine agricultural potential and ecosystem services
• Innovations that enhance productivity and resource efficiency
• Successful adaption by private sector and development partners
Presentation outline
1. Rice Production in Africa
2. Importance of Lowlands for Crop Production
3. Production Constraints in Lowlands
4. Production Opportunities in Lowlands
5. Relevance of Proposal for Tanzania
6. Conclusion
• Tanzania has to step up rice production because the world market runs out
• Rain-fed lowlands can largely supply enough rice for Tanzania and beyond
• Sufficient lowland area will remain intact for traditional and environmental uses
• Realization of sound water management can make rain-fed lowlands climate proof
Conclusion
Center of Excellence for Rice Research
Thank you!Asanteni!