Reflections of a rice widow Reflections of a rice widow April 1, 2008 Carolyn Moomaw Wilhelm and her late husband, James (“Jim”) Curtis Moomaw, arrived at International Rice Research Institute...Read More
Pea and mint risotto Pea and mint risotto January 18, 2008 Preparation Heat olive oil in a large saucepan, add onion and garlic, and sauté over low heat...Read More
African rice research expands African rice research expands January 18, 2008 The 26th session of the Council of Ministers of the Africa Rice Center (WARDA), held in Abuja,...Read More
When the rain stops When the rain stops January 18, 2008 This was the scene in late August 2007 throughout towns on the Philippine island of Luzon in...Read More
Cartograms: distortion for a better view Cartograms: distortion for a better view January 18, 2008 Cartograms are maps on which areas are altered to reflect the subject of interest. They accentuate patterns,...Read More
The true price of rice The true price of rice January 18, 2008 Of the world’s 1.1 billion poor people, almost 700 million people with income of less than a...Read More
Balancing fertilizer use and profit Balancing fertilizer use and profit January 4, 2008 As fertilizer prices increase, research and extension often send farmers a message of “reduce fertilizer use to...Read More
Luck is the residue of design Luck is the residue of design January 1, 2008 Peter Jennings, the International Rice Research Institute’s first rice breeder (1961-67), with a long career in Latin...Read More
Looking up in the uplands Looking up in the uplands October 18, 2007 The land around Pang Cang village of Suoi Giang Commune in Vietnam’s northern province of Yen Bai...Read More
A hybrid history A hybrid history October 18, 2007 A country that is home to around one-fifth of the entire planet’s population faces some serious challenges....Read More