Trends in global rice consumption Trends in global rice consumption January 1, 2013 Rice is a staple for nearly half of the world’s seven billion people. However, more than 90%...Read More
A city with a heart for rice A city with a heart for rice January 1, 2013 Singapore is well known for its food culture, which contains a fusion of cuisines from all over...Read More
Breeding a grain of life in LAC Breeding a grain of life in LAC January 1, 2013 Several factors influenced César Martínez’s lifelong devotion to rice. One was an early mentor’s enthusiasm for the...Read More
Upon the 100,000th cross Upon the 100,000th cross January 1, 2013 Before scientists ever started crossing different rice plants, farmers had inadvertently been at it for centuries. By...Read More
The state of play: genetically modified rice The state of play: genetically modified rice January 1, 2013 People often argue passionately for or against genetically modified (GM) crops. Rice Today’s aim here is not...Read More
The future faces of rice science The future faces of rice science January 1, 2013 In November 2012, young rice researchers mostly working at IRRI received support in professional development through a...Read More
Expanding research and building partnerships in India and Nepal Expanding research and building partnerships in India and Nepal December 19, 2012 After more than 8 years as representative of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in India, Dr....Read More
Giving an edge to young African researchers Giving an edge to young African researchers November 20, 2012 It was a proud moment for three PhD students from West Africa participating in the graduation ceremony...Read More
Why does everyone hate the Thai rice mortgage scheme? Why does everyone hate the Thai rice mortgage scheme? November 5, 2012 The Thai rice mortgage scheme continues to receive a fair amount of media bashing even after completing...Read More
Rice of the future gets financial boost Rice of the future gets financial boost November 5, 2012 The pursuit to rein in hunger with the development of a “cutting-edge” rice of the future has...Read More