Dear Editor,
Rice is a central part of many cultures and some countries even credit
rice cultivation with the development of their civilization. It is the
staple food for more than half of the world population. Rice is the
world’s most consumed cereal after wheat. It provides more than 50 percent
of the daily calories ingested by more than half of the world population.
It is the most rapidly growing source of food in Africa, and is of
significant importance to food security in an increasing number of
low-income food-deficit countries.
International Trade in rice is only around 28 million tonnes [less than 8%
of global production]. Africa and Asia import over 85% of the
internationally traded rice volume.
Dear Sir,
With a vision to spur the development of competitive sustainable and
inclusive rice industry and rice business in Africa as a pathway to
increased economic growth and food security in the continent, rice-Africa
(A PPP, Not-For- Profit Initiative of Leap Domiciliares Limited) will
host, 1st International Conference on Rice for Food, Market and
Development in Abuja, Nigeria, March 3-5, 2011.
We seek to facilitate the regional integration of rice value chain and
strengthening of rice- industrial linkages that improve opportunities for
added value and serve as effective means of achieving economic
transformation and sustainable livelihoods.
The conference will bring together STAKEHOLDERS from Africa, Asia, South
Asia, South America, Canada, and China that deal with the specificities of
Rice Producers, processors, Grain Merchandisers, Equipment manufacturers,
Exporters, Importers, Traders, Brokers, Freight Brokers, Commodity
Surveyors and Inspector, Procurement Official, Importers, Shipping
Industry Officials (liner and Bulk), Fertilizer and Agro-chemicals
Suppliers, Seed Suppliers and Scientists.
IN VIEW OF THE ABOVE WE REQUEST FOR YOUR Publication of our Press Releases
on site.
Please find enclosed our recent press releases and the full up-to-date
programme on our website www.rice-africa.com.
Much Thanks.
Dale Idoko dale@rice-africa.com