Farming for Development: Rice Harvesting in Senegal

For some time to come the poorer countries of the world will have to rely on agriculture to raise their living standards and supply the capital they need to create industries. Agricultural production must therefore be increased. This requires tractors, fertilizers, new and better seeds, vast irrigation schemes, land reforms.
Women harvesting rice in Senegal. An improved variety of rice that has been introduced here gives farmers increased yields. [c. 1974]