Science
Paddy cultivation is significant in Sri Lanka, as 15% of the country's land is dedicated to paddy production. However, the…
Unearthing old rice germplasm, illuminating a new way to improvement
Scientists are delving into molecular genetics to enhance crop yield per unit. This approach hinges on unlocking the potential of…
Breeding rice for salinity tolerance and salt-affected soils in Africa: A review
Soil salinity is one of the most severe and common abiotic stresses affecting Africa's rice productivity. To better present the…
The acceptability of locally adapted japonica rice variety in selected rice farmers in Bohol and Nueva Ecija, Philippines
The japonica variety is intentionally cultivated by some Filipino rice farmers to cater to the high-end consumer market as its…
Balancing food security, vertebrate biodiversity, and healthy rice agroecosystems in Southeast Asia
In Southeast Asia, as mechanization increases, there is a need to evaluate the impact of how related changes in farming…
Experience of farmers using mobile phone for farming information flow in boro rice production: A case of Eastern Gangetic Plain
This research was inspired by exploring another technique farmers have adopted: accessing information through mobile phone apps or communication. Mobile…
How Assam’s fallow season can be transformed into a season of productivity
Agriculture in Assam is characterized by low productivity because of frequent floods, drought, lack of irrigation facilities during the dry…
Policies
Women-led community institutions as a potential vehicle for the adoption of varieties and improved seed practices: an impact case from India
In recent times, the role of women farmers has been dramatically emphasized to speed up the diffusion of agricultural innovations.…
Building collaborations that count
The CGIAR Gender Equality Initiative aims to bundle socio-technical innovations with women at the center to empower and build their…
Understanding the information gender gap when talking to women farmers about seeds
Participatory approaches, such as user testing, to assess the effectiveness of information pathways provide insider knowledge about the dynamics of…
Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ participation in climate policy processes
Indigenous Peoples have been portrayed as highly vulnerable to climate change while at the same time possessing skills and knowledge…
Achieving critical mass for the greening of rice fallows in Odisha
CGIAR centers are collaborating with the Department of Farmers’ Empowerment of Odisha to bring rice fallows into cultivation under the…
For women farmers, by women farmers: Facilitating timely access to quality inputs and services through women farmer service centers
The gender gap in access to inputs has affected productivity in agriculture for the longest time and has proven to…
Do rice farmers have knowledge of greenhouse gas emission mitigation strategies? New evidence from Nigeria
The greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from rice fields contribute significantly to global warming and climate change. Therefore, mitigating emissions from…
Partnerships
Shattering food, nutrition, and economic security barriers in Bangladesh through mixed farming systems
Including mixed farming systems in traditional agricultural systems has potential benefits for farmers, especially for smallholder and marginal farmers. It…
Odisha revives grass pea cultivation to turn fallow lands into fertile grounds
Apart from its nutritional value, the grass pea can be grown as a relay crop after rice while enough soil…
Progressive woman farmer leads the way in promoting DSR-based cropping system in Odisha
The case of Mrs. Bishnupriya Biswal reflects the importance of considering subjective social paradigms in designing interventions. Her newfound confidence…
Innovative crop management strategies transform the fallowed field —and the life —of a woman farmer
Binodini Swain's story serves as an inspiring example for farmers in Odisha who leave their lands fallow instead of cultivating…
Training private seed-sector stakeholders in Bangladesh to navigate the complex, shifting agricultural challenges
Scientists, researchers, and producers from private seed companies were trained to upgrade their skills with cutting-edge knowledge and advanced techniques…
Promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering small-scale farmers through quality seeds and training
Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, heavily relies on rice as a staple food, making rice farming a…
Former IRRI Director General M.S. Swaminathan passes away
Eminent agricultural scientist, geneticist, and administrator Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (at left in first photo), 98, passed away on 28 September…
Opinion
Ups and downs in the world rice market
by Val Pede and David Dawe International rice prices have risen substantially. Over the past year, the main factors driving…
Transforming agricultural research and development systems to meet 21st Century needs for climate action
Research paradigms suitable for 20th-century challenges, such as the Green Revolution, need to give way to those better suited to…
Gene-editing technologies for developing climate-resilient rice crops in sub-Saharan Africa: Political priorities and space for responsible innovation
The growing demand for rice in sub-Saharan Africa has seen an increase in policy initiatives aimed at developing domestic rice…
Together we can sow the seeds of regenerative agriculture
With global populations expected to grow to 10 billion by 2050, it is estimated that rice production will need to…
Climate-smart rice production approaches for sustainable agriculture
Developing climate-smart rice production technologies offers a promising strategy to combat climate change, increase rice yields, achieve sustainable agriculture, and…
Sustainable management of transboundary pests requires holistic and inclusive solutions
Effective plant health management requires holistic approaches that focus on preventing entry, establishment, and spread of invasive pests and pathogens,…
The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement impact on agricultural and food trade: a value added perspective
The African Continental Free Trade Area agreement is going to be a major trade shock. Our results show that it…
Maps
Rice-fallow targeting for cropping intensification through geospatial technologies in the rice belt of Northeast India
Around 80% of India’s rice production is from the eastern Indian states of Odisha, West Bengal, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Madhya…
New study shows informed decisions can minimize the impacts of adverse weather on farmers and rice production in Tanzania’s floodplains
Scientists from the Sokoine University of Agriculture, the University of Copenhagen, the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute, and the International Rice…
Variety-based climate-smart intervention helps smallholder farmers cope with floods in the lowlands of Odisha
Natural calamities, primarily floods, of varying intensity adversely affect the standing crop leading to poor harvests. Such untoward climatic shocks…
Mapping and monitoring the rice crop in Vietnam: Experience using RIICE technologies
Remote sensing based Information and Insurance for Crops in emerging Economies (RIICE) has been applied over main rice production areas;…
RICA: A rice crop calendar for Asia based on MODIS multi-year data
Crop calendars report the timing of key agricultural activities and crop development. At their most detailed, crop calendars can support…
Using Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and Planet imagery to map crop type of smallholder farms
In this study, we used radial kernel support vector machine (SVM) to map the crop types of smallholder farms in…
Climate change impacts on rice in Africa
Irrigated rice production in East Africa is projected to increase slightly due to CO2 fertilization and less cold stress opening…
Culture
Return to Roots: A recollection of the past, a revelation of the present
One important insight that I would like to share is that rice-themed paintings usually display positive messages. The rice fields…
IRC 2023 exhibit combines science and art to explore a food-secure future
All Tomorrows’ Harvest, a contemporary art exhibition at the 6th International Rice Congress, explored the possibilities for achieving a…
Rice on TikTok: 1st Tinawon Rice Festival in Ifugao, Philippines
Tinawon refers to local rice varieties grown in the province of Ifugao in the Philippines. Tinawon rice means “annual rice"…
Kitchen stars shine with award-winning and highly nutritious Malusog Rice recipes
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI ) community demonstrates creative cooking skills and explores delicious, affordable, and nutritious meals featuring…
From agreement to action: Contributing to biodiversity conservation through sustainable practices
Biological diversity is undoubtedly a global asset of tremendous value to future generations. Yet, certain human activities are leading to…
We’re just a few months away from #IRC2023 in Manila!
Join us at the 6th International Rice Congress, the world’s largest gathering of thought leaders, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders on…
Sparrows and their role in predator-prey interaction in rice ecology
World Sparrow Day (20 March) celebrates one of the most abundant birds in the world that was once considered a…