From dust bowl to rice bowl From dust bowl to rice bowl October 23, 2017 Conservation agriculture has a vital role to play in sub-Saharan Africa’s food security for a population projected...Read More
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CARI-BRIA learning exchange provides Africans with better understanding of the Thai rice value chain CARI-BRIA learning exchange provides Africans with better understanding of the Thai rice value chain September 28, 2017 The Competitive African Rice Initiative (CARI) and the Bette Rice Initiative Asia (BRIA) held its second cross-continental...Read More
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Women farmers’ empowerment is a key ingredient for social sustainability Women farmers’ empowerment is a key ingredient for social sustainability September 15, 2017 Women’s empowerment has been chosen as one of the key dimensions in assessing social sustainability in the...Read More
The SRP in Thailand: Better grain quality, higher incomes, lower production costs, and increased productivity The SRP in Thailand: Better grain quality, higher incomes, lower production costs, and increased productivity September 14, 2017 Farmers could gain at least 20% higher incomes as a result of lower production costs, increased productivity,...Read More
A “green standard” brings a new era of sustainability for the global rice sector A “green standard” brings a new era of sustainability for the global rice sector September 14, 2017 The Sustainable Rice Platform is a promising tool for strengthening Southeast Asia’s rice sector by promoting sustainable...Read More
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
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