Impact of drought-tolerant rice varieties (DTRV) on the livelihood of smallholder farmers

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CGIAR Research Program on Rice. 2019. Impact of drought-tolerant rice varieties (DTRV) on the livelihood of smallholder farmers. Reported in Rice Annual Report 2019. Outcome Impact Case Report.

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Adoption of DTRV increased the rice yield by 570 kg/ha (24% increase) leading to an increase in income of US$ 126 per ha in Benin, Madagascar and Nigeria. Adoption also improved household food security.

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