Use of drones in agriculture rapidly expanding in China Use of drones in agriculture rapidly expanding in China October 29, 2020 The use of drones for monitoring crops, sowing seeds, and applying fertilizer is expanding in China faster...Read More
Ugandan rice farmers benefit from Chinese agricultural company Ugandan rice farmers benefit from Chinese agricultural company October 28, 2020 Farmers in Kalungu, Uganda are benefiting from the training on modern planting, weeding, and harvesting techniques provided...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1984 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1984 October 27, 2020 In 1984, as we approach our 25th anniversary, it is important that we evaluate past achievements and...Read More
US study shows biochar can help farmers cut down on irrigation US study shows biochar can help farmers cut down on irrigation October 26, 2020 A study by researchers at Texas-based Rice University showed that biochar can reduce the need for irrigation,...Read More
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China launches a program on growing rice in saline-alkali soil China launches a program on growing rice in saline-alkali soil October 20, 2020 The Qingdao Saline-alkali Tolerant Rice Research and Development Center launched a program for cultivating rice in saline-alkali...Read More
A new wave of rice farming A new wave of rice farming October 19, 2020 4 For plant geneticist Luke Young and biologist Rory Hornby, the solution to the world’s food security is...Read More
Korean rice production could drop by 40% with projected global temperature rise Korean rice production could drop by 40% with projected global temperature rise October 16, 2020 Korea’s rice production could drop by as much as 40.1% at the end of this century if...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1983 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1983 October 16, 2020 The Conference on Women in Rice Farming Systems was one of the several seminars, workshops, and conferences...Read More
Survey says…the majority of Filipino rice farmers don’t want their children to follow in their footsteps Survey says…the majority of Filipino rice farmers don’t want their children to follow in their footsteps October 13, 2020 About 65% of rice farmers said they want their children to stay away from rice farming while...Read More