SOUTH KOREA’S K-RICE INITIATIVE
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South Korea's K-rice belt initiative is aimed at providing farmers in eight African nations, including Kenya, with quality rice varieties and sharing top-notch farming know-how.
The initiative is part of Seoul's official development assistance (ODA) and calls for supplying high-yield rice varieties and agricultural machines, helping Africa build irrigation and other necessary facilities, and sharing experiences and technologies regarding crop cultivation and distribution. The project is expected to take center stage at the planned South Korea-Africa Summit in Seoul from June 4 to 5, which Kenya's President William Ruto has confirmed attendance.