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A new wave of rice farming A new wave of rice farming October 19, 2020 4 For plant geneticist Luke Young and biologist Rory Hornby, the solution to the world’s food security is...Read More
Low-cost hermetic storage containers are an effective green alternative for storing rice paddy Low-cost hermetic storage containers are an effective green alternative for storing rice paddy October 7, 2020 The right storage container can bring multiple advantages for smallholder farmers and rice milling companies. The use of...Read More
Enriching the indigenous gems of the Philippine Cordillera through postharvest interventions Enriching the indigenous gems of the Philippine Cordillera through postharvest interventions August 3, 2020 By enabling farmers to reduce their losses and add value to their traditional rice varieties with modern...Read More
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