Liberia, Jan. 19 -- The Central Agricultural Research Institute has recommended that lowland rice farmers across Liberia plant three to four seedlings per hill as a proven way to significantly improve rice yields, following the conclusion of a recent scientific study conducted under controlled field conditions.

The findings of the research were disclosed by Madam Zipporah Page, Regional Agriculture Coordinator for Bong, Lofa, and Nimba Counties and a Research Officer at CARI, who said the study was undertaken to address long-standing uncertainties surrounding optimal planting practices among local rice farmers.She explained that many farmers traditionally transplant one or two seedlings per hill based on habit rather than scientific guid...