The results of rice research in the East Sepik Province

Abstract

The two major problems which are preventing an increase  in rice production in the East Sepik Province are: 1. Poor cultural and  management practices, 2. Low prices, which discourage the farmers from growing rice. Rice research in the East Sepik Province has been  aimed at improving the first of these problems. The research has included trials on introduced varieties' which may give better yields. This article outlines the trials on rice which have been carried out in the East Sepik Province since 1970. As a result of these trials, some   recommendations have been made which should help farmers improve rice production.