The rice sector needs a survival strategy The rice sector needs a survival strategy April 1, 2013 In the middle of the 19th century, rice was the economic backbone of Japanese society. Hierarchical ranks...Read More
The world needs more agronomists The world needs more agronomists January 1, 2013 There was a time in recent years when it was apparent that an agronomist was a threatened...Read More
SRI: An evolving learning alliance SRI: An evolving learning alliance October 1, 2012 Recently, quite a number of stories have been in the media about what has been called a...Read More
Will Europe’s perspective on GM crops shift? Will Europe’s perspective on GM crops shift? July 1, 2012 Although GM potato with modified starch and Bt maize are currently grown in Germany and Spain, respectively,...Read More
Building trust in rice trade Building trust in rice trade April 11, 2012 Rice availability has been considered a key indicator of food security in Asia for many years. Thus,...Read More
Managing pests with nature Managing pests with nature January 9, 2012 Pests should be critically reassessed and proven guilty before insecticide use is contemplated. This was my conclusion...Read More
Global population versus food production Global population versus food production October 5, 2011 According to recent estimates by the United Nations, the world population will reach 7 billion in October...Read More
“Iron-clad” rice “Iron-clad” rice July 4, 2011 Iron deficiency and iron deficiency anemia cause a range of health problems in humans, including increased chances...Read More
Breaking stereotypes Breaking stereotypes April 2, 2011 The eighth day of March 2011 marked the 100th International Women’s Day. This year’s theme touched base...Read More
The new global rice agenda: a Latin American perspective The new global rice agenda: a Latin American perspective January 7, 2011 Latin America has a tiny share in global rice production—only around 4% of the total. Now, rice...Read More