Targeting women and the youth in disseminating climate-smart agriculture in Vietnam Targeting women and the youth in disseminating climate-smart agriculture in Vietnam August 28, 2020 The study on the adoption of Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) technologies by men and women in Vietnam is...Read More
Thai government to focus on higher rice yields and more premium varieties Thai government to focus on higher rice yields and more premium varieties August 28, 2020 The Thai government is developing a strategy for its rice sector that aims to increase the average...Read More
COVID-19 pandemic drives Nepal’s paddy cultivation to record high COVID-19 pandemic drives Nepal’s paddy cultivation to record high August 27, 2020 Paddy cultivation in Nepal reached an all-time high of 98% this year, according to the Ministry of...Read More
Farmers’ groups in Southern Philippines receive agri-machinery from government Farmers’ groups in Southern Philippines receive agri-machinery from government August 26, 2020 The Philippine Department of Agriculture turned over farm machinery and equipment worth over USD 1.6 million to...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1979 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1979 August 24, 2020 The challenges to rice researchers and farmers in 1979 have many elements in common with those faced...Read More
800 Nigerian farmer trained in modern rice farming techniques 800 Nigerian farmer trained in modern rice farming techniques August 24, 2020 The Lagos State Government provided at 800 rice farmers with hands-on experience in modern and improved rice farming...Read More
Punjab bans sale of 9 agricultural insecticides for rice Punjab bans sale of 9 agricultural insecticides for rice August 20, 2020 The Indian State of Punjab issued a prohibition on the sale, stocking, distribution, and use of Acephate, Triazophos,...Read More
Rice paddy prices in Brazil surge Rice paddy prices in Brazil surge August 19, 2020 The average paddy prices in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s main rice-producing state, has increased by 17%...Read More
A tapestry of rice, earth, and soul A tapestry of rice, earth, and soul August 18, 2020 The people of the Philippine Cordillera Region are so devoted to rice that they carved terraces out...Read More
Higher temperature is the largest single threat to food security Higher temperature is the largest single threat to food security August 17, 2020 The largest single threat to food security is high temperature due to climate change, according to Donald...Read More