TCHICHA ABIBA is a rice seed multiplier, processor, and President of her community's rice farmers' cooperative. Through AfricaRice/IRAD training in appropriate seed production techniques, ABIBA's cooperative has transformed how it farms.

For 15 years, AfricaRice and its partner, Nigeria's National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) Badeggi, have supported the Bukansidi Rice Innovation Platform—a game-changing initiative that has transformed these women from subsistence farmers into agribusiness powerhouses.

The International Year of the Woman Farmer — a global call to action to support rural women and unlock their potential to transform agrifood systems, food security, and community resilience. AfricaRice and Ppartners are empowering women to drive Africa’s rice future.