Finding the balance between the rice sector and the environment Finding the balance between the rice sector and the environment September 13, 2017 How can we boost production on existing rice lands, protect the environment, mitigate climate change impacts, and...Read More
The importance of sustainable rice supply systems The importance of sustainable rice supply systems September 13, 2017 Rice plays a crucial role in realizing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal to end hunger, achieve food...Read More
Winning science: Meet the awardees of the first IRRI Seed Grant Scheme Winning science: Meet the awardees of the first IRRI Seed Grant Scheme August 30, 2017 The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) delivers through research excellence. The IRRI Seed Grant Scheme was launched...Read More
Africa’s new roots Africa’s new roots August 23, 2017 Can Africa be the next global rice production frontier?Read More
Vietnam tackles its agricultural greenhouse gas emissions Vietnam tackles its agricultural greenhouse gas emissions August 17, 2017 Vietnam has the highest methane emissions from paddy rice production in the Southeast Asia region. In its...Read More
Helping meet the food needs of every individual through science and technology Helping meet the food needs of every individual through science and technology August 16, 2017 Proven technologies, policies, and institutional resources need to be collectively adopted to ensure the mitigation of stress-driven...Read More
Is perennial rice key to climate change-proof farming? Is perennial rice key to climate change-proof farming? August 14, 2017 2 Will converting seasonal crops, like rice, into perennial crops that produce yields for many years without...Read More
IRRI technologies help minimize pressure on water resource in the Mekong River Basin IRRI technologies help minimize pressure on water resource in the Mekong River Basin August 4, 2017 The Mekong River Basin constitutes a resource-rich river system that provides water, food, and energy to millions...Read More
The hybrid alternative for Africa The hybrid alternative for Africa July 28, 2017 5 Developing the hybrid rice technology capacity of national partners, farmers, nongovernment organizations, and the private sector is...Read More
Starving the foes: new ways to protect rice against diseases Starving the foes: new ways to protect rice against diseases July 20, 2017 Scientists are looking at an innovative approach and a potential strategy to make rice resistant against pathogens...Read More