Climate change research facility opens at IRRI Climate change research facility opens at IRRI January 19, 2016 LOS BAÑOS, Philippines - The dedication of the Lloyd T. Evans Plant Growth Facility...Read More
Diagnosis by deduction Diagnosis by deduction November 27, 2015 2 Through the process of elimination, a simple diagnostic tool enables farmers to determine the kind of fertilizer...Read More
Poor nations need support to cut emissions from farming – experts Poor nations need support to cut emissions from farming – experts November 25, 2015 Researchers analysed 160 national climate action plans submitted ahead of the summit, which is due to agree...Read More
A “GEM” for women rice processors in Benin A “GEM” for women rice processors in Benin November 9, 2015 2 A rice parboiling system improves the livelihood of hundreds of women in Benin.Read More
A date with big data in Uruguay A date with big data in Uruguay November 9, 2015 The big data approach helps optimize rice production and seeks to improve decision-making in agriculture by analyzing...Read More
Real water saving: Focus on the ‘picture’ as well as the ‘pixel’ Real water saving: Focus on the ‘picture’ as well as the ‘pixel’ November 6, 2015 Due to increasing water scarcity, there are concerns about the sustainability of rice production systems in parts...Read More
Genetic makeup of thousands of rice varieties placed in global seed data pool Genetic makeup of thousands of rice varieties placed in global seed data pool October 8, 2015 Genome sequences of more than 3,000 rice varieties have been placed with the International Treaty on Plant...Read More
The Learning Alliance: A coalition for change The Learning Alliance: A coalition for change October 5, 2015 Millions of Asian rice farmers struggle with low-quality grains, which are brought about by poor postharvest management,...Read More
Tiny wasps protect rice in the Mekong Tiny wasps protect rice in the Mekong September 14, 2015 Trichogramma are tiny beneficial wasps that feed on the eggs of several pests, including stemborers and leaffolders....Read More
Secret unlocked to underwater rice seed survival Secret unlocked to underwater rice seed survival September 11, 2015 A team of scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the University of California Riverside...Read More