Rice Today

Bangladesh is ranked among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. Therefore, finding a resilient crop and cropping system is the top priority for food security and improved livelihood of the climate-vulnerable communities of the coastal zone. ...

Global chronic hunger has declined faster than hidden hunger thanks to large-scale food security programs around the world. This is a testament to the power of development-driven research, unwavering level of commitment, science-based foresight, and global cooperation and investment. While there is still a need to eradicate chronic hunger in many areas, renewed investment efforts on nutrition-driven...

As the first female scientist at Africa Rice Center, Marie-Noelle Ndjiondjop distinguished herself by becoming the “driving force behind molecular biology research at AfricaRice”. Today, she heads the institute’s Rice Biodiversity Center for Africa. Proof that, given the opportunity, women can make their mark in STEM. ...

The annual report for IRRI 1992-1993 highlights some of the accomplishments in research and international services to improve the well-being of present and future generations of rice farmers and consumers, particularly those with low incomes. This goal, although stated in somewhat different words, has remained essentially the same since IRRI’s founding in 1960. Given the continuing economic, social,...

Irrigated rice production in East Africa is projected to increase slightly due to CO2 fertilization and less cold stress opening new opportunities for rice development in highlands double rice cropping. ...

The people of the Philippine Cordillera Region are so devoted to rice that they carved terraces out of the slopes of the imposing mountain range to provide their crops a place to grow. One could say their culture is composed of the terraces, the rice farmers, their traditional farming methods, and their heirloom rice. These are so closely intertwined that removing one would cause this delicate tapestry...