In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1974 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1974 June 26, 2020 During 1974, we at IRRI have given considerable thought to how we can more effectively help the...Read More
Enhancing food security and profitability of Odisha farmers through rice fallow intensification Enhancing food security and profitability of Odisha farmers through rice fallow intensification June 22, 2020 Increasing cropping intensity in fallow lands could substantially improve food production and enhance the livelihoods of rural...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1973 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1973 June 19, 2020 IRRI’s growing germplasm bank now contains more than 30,000 of the world’s estimated 100,000 varieties. Many of these...Read More
New research investigates what hinders wide adoption and scaling of alternate wetting and drying in Bangladesh New research investigates what hinders wide adoption and scaling of alternate wetting and drying in Bangladesh June 15, 2020 Despite the widespread testing and promotion, alternate wetting and drying (AWD) has not been adopted in the...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1972 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1972 June 12, 2020 Although the IRRI varieties with improved plant type have found acceptance over wide areas, even more important...Read More
Widely recognized water-saving technology does not increase damage by pest rodents Widely recognized water-saving technology does not increase damage by pest rodents June 8, 2020 Rice farmers in Southeast Asia are hesitant to adopt the water-saving technology, alternate wetting and drying (AWD)...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1971 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1971 June 4, 2020 The success of IR667-98 in Korea is an outstanding achievement. This line has now been named officially by...Read More
Farmer-focused partnership leads to improvement, innovation of Cambodia’s rice sector Farmer-focused partnership leads to improvement, innovation of Cambodia’s rice sector June 1, 2020 One of the strategies to encourage farmers to adopt sustainable tools is building linkages between farming communities...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1970 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1970 May 25, 2020 Facts indicate that farmers prefer varieties with high insect and disease resistance. The Institute’s breeding program is now...Read More
Benefits drive the adoption of rice straw management practices in the Mekong Delta Benefits drive the adoption of rice straw management practices in the Mekong Delta May 15, 2020 New research reveals the factors that can influence rice farmers in the Mekong Delta in their decision...Read More