The new global rice agenda: a Latin American perspective The new global rice agenda: a Latin American perspective January 7, 2011 Latin America has a tiny share in global rice production—only around 4% of the total. Now, rice...Read More
IRRI and the World Food Prize: a historic bond IRRI and the World Food Prize: a historic bond January 7, 2011 More than 1,100 delegates from around the world gathered in Des Moines, Iowa, last 13-15 October, to...Read More
Agricultural biodiversity: the lasting legacy of early farmers Agricultural biodiversity: the lasting legacy of early farmers October 1, 2010 Agriculture is often accused of reducing biodiversity. Diverse natural ecosystems are replaced with comparatively uniform farming systems....Read More
Extension goes mobile Extension goes mobile September 22, 2010 After labor, fertilizer is the most expensive input in rice farming. However, as crucial as fertilizer may...Read More
Rice for peace Rice for peace September 21, 2010 The hills of Rwanda are once again alive with the sound of farmers singing as they harvest...Read More
Machines of progress Machines of progress July 2, 2010 As we drove farther along the dry and dusty roads of the province, a combine harvester suddenly...Read More
Precision agriculture for small-scale farmers Precision agriculture for small-scale farmers July 1, 2010 Crop management has no such thing as a one-practice-fits-all solution. In fact, awareness is increasing throughout the...Read More
Africa seeks “Marshall Plan” for capacity building Africa seeks “Marshall Plan” for capacity building July 1, 2010 In view of the severe lack of capacity in rice production,which is throttling the development of Africa’s...Read More
Weathering the cold Weathering the cold March 9, 2010 In sub-Saharan Africa, rice is one of the most significant crops—as both a food and cash crop....Read More
How a modern rice variety is bred How a modern rice variety is bred March 9, 2010 New rice varieties have revolutionized rice production around the world. Despite devastating stresses attributed to climate change,...Read More