Ricefica

Ricefica is a free, offline rice farming guide built for African farmers, extension workers, and agricultural
researchers.

FEATURES:
• 25 verified rice varieties — released and adopted across West Africa (ARICA, NERICA, Sahel, WITA, FARO, ORYLUX
series)
• Detailed variety profiles with yield data, maturity, traits, and growing recommendations
• Regional climate data for 9 West African locations
• 7-day weather forecast for your area
• Planting calendar with optimal nursery, transplanting, and harvest timing
• Step-by-step cultivation guides for lowland and upland rice
• Historical rice price trends (WFP data)
• Available in English, French, Swahili, and Portuguese
• Works completely offline — no internet needed after install
DATA SOURCES:
All data comes from trusted open sources including AfricaRice (CGIAR), NASA POWER, and WFP. Every variety includes
source citations. Data is presented faithfully without interpretation.

Ricefica does not replace professional agronomic advice. Variety performance varies by local conditions.