Uganda, April 6 -- Rice with its botanical name Oryza sativa is one of the most consumed cereal food crops in the world, in particular in sub-Saharan Africa.

However, competition from weeds is the most important yield reducing factor in African rice production systems.

Generally important weed management practices in rice are controlled flooding and the use of herbicides.

Smallholder rice farmers in Africa including Uganda however often lack the necessary water management infrastructure, access to affordable, good quality herbicide products and knowledge and equipment for their safe and effective application.

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Against this challenging backdrop, effective and affordable weed managem...