ORYLUX varieties: Aromatic Rice for Africa

Local African aromatic rice

This technology is all about growing special types of delicious-smelling rice in Africa. These rice varieties are designed to grow well in African conditions. They taste really good and are in high demand. Right now, not enough of this rice is grown in Africa, so a lot of it has to be imported.

This technology is TAAT1 validated.

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Scaling readiness: idea maturity 7/9; level of use 7/9

Cost: $$$ 1,3 USD

A Seed cost per kg

10—12 Kg per Ha

Planting densities

51 USD per Ha

Labour costs for planting

105 USD per Ha

Fertilizer inputs

200 USD per Ha

Harvesting and winnowing of grain

IP

Unknown

Problem

Low production of aromatic rice in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and high dependence on imports from Asia.
Limited access of farmers to seeds adapted to prevalent growing conditions.
Lack of availability of aromatic rice varieties suited to SSA's growing conditions.
Need to improve yields, quality, and resistance of rice crops in the region.
Insufficient connections between stakeholders in the agricultural value chain for the commercialization of aromatic rice varieties.

Solution

Development of aromatic rice varieties specifically tailored to SSA's agroecosystems.
Crossbreeding aromatic rice varieties with elite lines to maintain high yields and other beneficial agronomic traits.
Utilization of genetic mapping and molecular tools to expedite selection and breeding processes.
Dissemination of ORYLUX variety seeds in local markets to increase availability for farmers.
Establishment of connections between farmers, food processors, and consumers through virtual market applications to fully capitalize on the added value of aromatic rice.

Key points to design your business plan

For Seed Multiplier

Producing Orylux technology provides a cost-effective and sustainable solution, addressing economic empowerment, gender equality, and climate resilience in agriculture; empowering diverse farming communities, contributing to enhanced health and wellbeing on a global scale.

To efficiently multiply seeds, it's essential to acquire Foundation or Registered Seed, depending on your role in the seed development process. Multipliers must obtain a certificate for propagating ORYLUX varieties, adhering to the licensing requirements set by each country in SSA for producing and selling certified seeds locally.

Your potential customers are : wholesale distributors of seed to retailers, and to development projects, government agencies, and NGOs.

Building strong partnerships with wholesale distributor networks is key to the success of your business.

For Users

Using Orylux offers a solution, fostering economic empowerment and enhancing the health and well-being of diverse farming communities.

As key partners you need sellers of Orylux.

The cost structure, one Kg price of Golden Maize, is USD 1.3 per kilogram with a seed requirement of 10 - 12 kg rice per hectare.

Also, cosider :

labour costs for planting at US$ 51 per hectare,
fertilizer inputs at US$ 105 per hectare,
and harvesting and winnowing of grain at US$ 200 per hectare.

You need to estimate the profit realized with the use of the the product.

Adults 18 and over: Positive high

The poor: Positive high

Under 18: Positive low

Women: Positive high

Climate adaptability: Highly adaptable

Farmer climate change readiness: Significant improvement

Biodiversity: Positive impact on biodiversity

Carbon footprint: A bit less carbon released

Environmental health: Moderately improves environmental health

Soil quality: Does not affect soil health and fertility

Water use: Same amount of water used

Countries with a green colour: Tested & adopted
Countries with a bright green colour: Adopted
Countries with a yellow colour: Tested

Countries where the technology has been tested and adopted
Country	Tested	Adopted
Nigeria	–Not tested	Adopted
Senegal	–Not tested	Adopted

This technology can be used in the colored agro-ecological zones. Any zones shown in white are not suitable for this technology.

Agro-ecological zones where this technology can be used
AEZ	Subtropic - warm	Subtropic - cool	Tropic - warm	Tropic - cool
Arid	–	–	–	–
Semiarid	–		–
Subhumid
Humid

Source: HarvestChoice/IFPRI 2009

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that are applicable to this technology.

Goal 1: no poverty

Goal 2: zero hunger

Goal 3: good health and well-being

Goal 8: decent work and economic growth

Goal 5: gender equality

ORYLUX varieties are cultivated in the same way as any type of rice.

Manually or mechanically planted by sowing seed at the planting densities of 10 - 12 kg rice seed per ha under the System for Rice Intensification or 50 kg/ha under non-SRI conditions.
Mineral fertilizer and animal manure applied at recommended dosage.
Soil water contents are managed through construction of low embankments around divides paddy fields, and weed control is through manual removal, mulching and chemical agents.

Last updated on 26 September 2024