The course introduces  rice processing equipment as well as the grain storage and logistics systems developed by China Grain Wuhan Scientific Research & Design Institute. It also presents  an overview of the experience with storage facility and technology in China, along with practices in Africa and suggestions tailored for smallholder farmers in the region.  

The course comes from 2022 Seminar on China-AFrica Rice Value Chain, a policy dialogue co-organised by WFP China COE, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration (NAFRA), CICETE, CERFAM and UNOSSC. This dialogue aims to discuss and exchange insights on China-Africa rice value chain development with a focus on processing, storage and quality control.