On-Farm Management of Rice Diversity, Varietal Preference Criteria, and Farmers’ Perceptions of the African (Oryza glaberrima Steud.) Versus Asian Rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the Republic of Benin (West Africa): Implications for Breeding and Conservation

Loko, Yêyinou Laura Estelle; Ewedje, Eben-Ezer; Orobiyi, Azize; Djèdatin, Gustave; Toffa, Joelle; Gbemavo, Dossou Séblodo Judes Charlemagne; Tchakpa, Cyrille; Gavoedo, Dieudonné; Sedah, Paulin; Sabot, François

doi:10.1007/s12231-021-09515-6

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“…the processing and marketing of rice 27 . The low experience of farmers of southern Benin in rice production, compared to those of other regions, could be explained by a more recent introduction of rice production in this region 9 . Indeed, Vido 28 noted that the production of African rice (O. glaberrima) takes place in central and northern Benin, long before the colonial era.…”

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“…Indeed, the quality of local rice varieties was not very appreciated by Beninese consumers who prefer long-grain avoured white rice 44,45 . Therefore, the improved variety IR841 meeting consumer requirements is now widely cultivated by Beninese farmers 9,46 . The coexistence of improved rice varieties and local landraces in northern Benin underlines the strong cultural anchoring of local landraces 9 .…”

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“…Therefore, the improved variety IR841 meeting consumer requirements is now widely cultivated by Beninese farmers 9,46 . The coexistence of improved rice varieties and local landraces in northern Benin underlines the strong cultural anchoring of local landraces 9 . Naseem et al 44 noted the low consumption of improved rice in the northwest Benin due to the subsistence living conditions of farmers and inaccessibility of villages due to poor roads.…”

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“…In the Republic of Benin, the dissemination of high-yielding rice varieties has accelerated in order to increase yield, in response to growing demand for this cereal 6 . Indeed, several improved rice varieties were introduced in traditional Beninese agriculture, with the IR841 variety as the most popular 9 . The improved rice varieties are known to positively in uence productivity, therefore farmers' income and food security 10 .…”

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“…The improved rice varieties are known to positively in uence productivity, therefore farmers' income and food security 10 . However, the released improved varieties do not fully meet the expectations of farmers and consumers 11 , which lead to numerous varietal abandonment 9 . Therefore, it is important to identify factors in uencing this adoption across the main rice-growing areas of the country.…”

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Characterization of rice farming systems, production constraints and determinants of adoption of improved varieties by smallholder farmers of the Republic of Benin

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The Republic of Benin has the potential to reduce its heavy dependence on rice imports to meet the needs of its population. For that, the identification of technological and policy interventions allowing to improve the performance of Beninese rice systems is necessary. This study therefore characterized the Beninese rice farming systems and identified the production constraints in the country's different rice-growing areas, and determinants of the adoption of improved varieties by farmers. Four hundred eighteen rice farm households were surveyed across 39 villages using participatory research tools and methods. An hierarchical cluster analysis were used to classify the surveyed farm households into rice farming systems based on household socio-demographic characteristics, farm resources, farming practices and access to agricultural extension services. The cluster analysis revealed four typologies of rice farming systems differentiated by 8 variables. These are, the semi-intensive rice farming system (cluster 1), subsistence rice farming (cluster 2), integrated rice–livestock farming system (cluster 3), and intensive rice farming system (cluster 4). The integrated rice–livestock farming system was the dominant type practiced in the northern Benin, while, it is the intensive rice farming system in the south. Fifteen production constraints across rice-growing areas were recorded, with the lack of agricultural machinery and credits as the most important. The land ownership, risk aversion, production of off-season rice, and contact of farmers with non-governmental organizations positively influenced the adoption of improved rice varieties. Our results suggest that initiatives to boost rice production in Republic of Benin should prioritize the establishment of formal agricultural credit and mechanization option policies. We recommend training of rice farmers on modern production techniques. To increase adoption of improved rice varieties, agricultural extension services should target landowners’ farmers practising off-season rice production, and having in addition to agricultural income, other income from various activities.

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