Rice revival in the land of maize Rice revival in the land of maize October 1, 2014 Anyone worried about the impacts of trade liberalization on developing-country rice sectors should take a close look...Read More
Harnessing big data for climate change Harnessing big data for climate change October 1, 2014 CGIAR scientists wielding big data tools to blunt the impacts of climate change on Latin America’s rice...Read More
A solid foundation for the next generation of rice researchers A solid foundation for the next generation of rice researchers October 1, 2014 “My ARFUSA experience was extremely enriching for me as I continue with my PhD research on the...Read More
The seven samurai of Latin American rice improvement The seven samurai of Latin American rice improvement July 1, 2014 They’re not the biggest rice producers in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). But, like the seven...Read More
Flying heroes of Ecuador’s rice fields Flying heroes of Ecuador’s rice fields July 1, 2014 Apple snails (Pomacea spp.) have been a problem for Asian rice farmers for decades. First introduced in...Read More
Where Latin America’s rice gets a baptism by fire Where Latin America’s rice gets a baptism by fire April 1, 2014 The long and tortuous route traveled by many of the more than 400 improved rice varieties developed...Read More
Eclipsing the sun: flatbed dryers Eclipsing the sun: flatbed dryers January 23, 2013 At first, the flatbed rice grain dryer did not take off in most countries because of the...Read More
Dried to perfection Dried to perfection October 23, 2012 Farmers need not crack rice between their teeth to check whether the grains are dry enough for...Read More
A consumer’s guide to rice A consumer’s guide to rice October 5, 2012 A long time ago, I was told, “Rice is to Asians what wine is to Europeans.” Wine...Read More
Hybrids head for the tropics Hybrids head for the tropics July 1, 2012 Hybrid rice has the potential to produce up to 30% more yield than the best-performing modern inbred...Read More