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The Tempesque Rice Project – Arroz Tempesque

After four years of trials, Tempisque rice remains an exciting option for reducing food insecurity amid the climate crisis. Planting indigenous upland rice, which is both drought-resistant and hurricane-tolerant, is one current strategy to combat serious food insecurity in these countries.

Tempisque Rice is a story of hope during climate change. This video explains a bit about EPIC new project, growing upland rice in El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Honduras. This type of rice is resistant to drought and flooding.

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THE TEMPISQUE RICE PROJECT
EPIC is addressing an urgent need - adapting to climate change by promoting ecological farming in Central America and Mexico. Planting an indigenous upland rice, that is both drought-resistant and hurricane-tolerant, is one current strategy to combat serious food insecurity in this countries.

Four EPIC projects are now participating in this promising initiative.
Learn more about The Tempique Rice Project or explore the projects below.

GUATEMALA
Baja Ver Paz Agriculture
EL SALVADOR
La Segovia Food Production
HONDURAS
La Semilla del Progresso
MEXICO
Axochipan 'Laudato Si' Program