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
Making farmers climate-smart through a farmer-driven approach Making farmers climate-smart through a farmer-driven approach May 20, 2019 It started with five seed minikits in 2013. Today, more than 75% of the farmers in Katindol Village...Read More
A woman overcomes the challenge of climate change with stress-tolerant rice A woman overcomes the challenge of climate change with stress-tolerant rice December 10, 2018 With her crop surviving nearly two weeks of submergence and recovering from an intense flood, Mrs. Devi...Read More
An empowered woman farmer is born An empowered woman farmer is born October 22, 2018 Jagyasini Dharua’s story is one of adversity and optimism, from a struggling farmer to a leader, in...Read More
Seeds of empowerment Seeds of empowerment September 27, 2018 Access to high-quality seeds and knowledge is helping India’s women farmers find their value and their voice.Read More
Empowering women is key to a stronger rice sector Empowering women is key to a stronger rice sector August 31, 2018 New investments in rice, whether boosting production or upgrades along the value chain, will have to integrate...Read More
Women farmers’ Crop Cafeteria serves practical rice science Women farmers’ Crop Cafeteria serves practical rice science July 29, 2018 2 A women’s self-help group in a small village in Odisha leads the way in innovative learning that...Read More
Transforming information into a commodity Transforming information into a commodity June 18, 2018 Can agricultural advisory services provide business opportunities for agro-input dealers?Read More
Rice seed production: What happens in the field? Rice seed production: What happens in the field? April 16, 2018 2 There is a pressing need to look for sustainable ways to accelerate the production, dissemination, and adoption...Read More
Improving water and nutrient management for double cropping in Cambodia Improving water and nutrient management for double cropping in Cambodia April 2, 2018 Growing dry-season crops after rice on hard-setting soils can pose serious challenges to Cambodian farmers seeking to...Read More