How rice + seaweed can transform food and sustainability efforts How rice + seaweed can transform food and sustainability efforts October 20, 2025 By Glenn Concepcion In a world grappling with a rising population, climate change, and a growing need...Read More
The (social) science of climate action: What equitable climate adaptation looks like in the Global South The (social) science of climate action: What equitable climate adaptation looks like in the Global South October 17, 2025 A collection of studies from the front lines of the climate crisis reveals that tackling inequality is...Read More
New insights on how rainfall patterns influence arsenic in rice New insights on how rainfall patterns influence arsenic in rice October 14, 2025 By Bushra Humaira Sadaf Arsenic in rice has long been linked to contaminated irrigation water, especially in...Read More
Seed and varietal choices of farmers: Does gender matter? Seed and varietal choices of farmers: Does gender matter? October 10, 2025 by Afreen Khan1, Mamatha Goundla2, Ranjitha Puskur1 1 International Rice Research Institute2Centre for Sustainable Agriculture Introduction Seeds...Read More
Leveraging Satellite Technology in Senegal’s Rice Regions for National Food and Economic Security Leveraging Satellite Technology in Senegal’s Rice Regions for National Food and Economic Security October 6, 2025 In the Senegal River Valley (SRV) region, rice is primarily cultivated by smallholder farmers under irrigated ecosystems....Read More
A revolution for all? Weighing the promises and pitfalls of Agriculture 4.0 A revolution for all? Weighing the promises and pitfalls of Agriculture 4.0 October 6, 2025 By Varunseelan Murugaiyan and Glenn Concepcion The global food system is facing unprecedented pressures. Rising production costs,...Read More
A new blueprint for crop breeding: IRRI’s OneRice Framework forges a faster, more efficient path to global food security A new blueprint for crop breeding: IRRI’s OneRice Framework forges a faster, more efficient path to global food security October 1, 2025 By Sankalp Bhosale, Suresh Kadaru, and Glenn Concepcion As the global population continues its relentless climb, projected...Read More
Safeguarding harvests: How eco-friendly pest lures can help create next-generation rice storage solutions Safeguarding harvests: How eco-friendly pest lures can help create next-generation rice storage solutions September 24, 2025 By Carlito Balingbing and Glenn Concepcion In a significant stride towards safeguarding global food security and reducing...Read More
Wild ancestors may hold the key to more nutritious rice grains Wild ancestors may hold the key to more nutritious rice grains September 22, 2025 By Rhowell Tiozon and Glenn Concepcion For the nearly 9,000 years since its domestication, rice has been...Read More
Homestead gardening: A gender-responsive solution for a resilient and food-secure Bangladesh Homestead gardening: A gender-responsive solution for a resilient and food-secure Bangladesh September 8, 2025 By Mou Rani Sarker, Bushra Humaira, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari In Bangladesh, food insecurity and malnutrition...Read More