Year: 2023

Industry experts discuss the current challenges and future of rice research in Southeast Asia

Industry experts discuss the current challenges and future of rice research in Southeast Asia

November 22, 2023 1555

Leaders representing different sectors in Southeast Asia discussed how rice research needs to evolve to cater to...

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Enriched nutraceuticals in gluten-free, whole-grain rice cookies with alternative sweeteners

Enriched nutraceuticals in gluten-free, whole-grain rice cookies with alternative sweeteners

November 20, 2023 2104

by Hameeda Banu Itagi, Kristel June D. Sartagoda, Nitesh Gupta, Vipin Pratap, Priyabrata Roy, Rhowell N. Tiozon...

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Social and gender equity and rice agri-food systems transformation: Catalyzing the symbiotic relationship

Social and gender equity and rice agri-food systems transformation: Catalyzing the symbiotic relationship

November 17, 2023 1587

Women have key roles on the front line in food systems including in times of crisis and...

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Trainers prep for scaling a digital platform that improves rice production monitoring in the Mekong River Delta

Trainers prep for scaling a digital platform that improves rice production monitoring in the Mekong River Delta

November 16, 2023 1279

The Department of Crop Production (DCP) of Vietnam and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organized training...

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Promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering small-scale farmers through quality seeds and training

Promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering small-scale farmers through quality seeds and training

November 13, 2023 2 3242

by Divya Gupta, Mosharaf Hossain, Sarvesh Shukla, Varsha Singh, Anriban Nath, and Swati Nayak Uttar Pradesh, the...

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Achievements of Indian rice research and IRRI partnership showcased at IRC 2023

Achievements of Indian rice research and IRRI partnership showcased at IRC 2023

November 10, 2023 1456

IRRI showcased the many accomplishments of Indian scientists and agencies in advancing rice science and rice sector...

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New book chronicles project’s success in increasing rice yields and farmers’ profitability in six Asian countries

New book chronicles project’s success in increasing rice yields and farmers’ profitability in six Asian countries

November 10, 2023 1452

The achievements of Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia (CORIGAP) in reaching hundreds of thousands of Asian...

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Studies show rice breeding innovations and technologies have made positive impacts on Asian and African farmers

Studies show rice breeding innovations and technologies have made positive impacts on Asian and African farmers

November 9, 2023 1643

Evidence of the positive impact of rice breeding innovations and technologies on the productivity, income, and resilience...

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Thinking beyond the SUB1 gene: Making rice varieties that can survive longer floods and produce higher yields  

Thinking beyond the SUB1 gene: Making rice varieties that can survive longer floods and produce higher yields  

November 7, 2023 6589

by Mahender Anumalla, Margaret Catolos, Ma. Teresa Sta. Cruz, Joie Ramos, and Waseem Hussain A milestone in...

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Diversified rice farms with vegetable plots and flower strips are associated with fewer pesticide applications in the Philippines

Diversified rice farms with vegetable plots and flower strips are associated with fewer pesticide applications in the Philippines

November 2, 2023 2061

by Finbarr G. Horgan, Enrique A. Mundaca, Buyung A. R. Hadi, and Eduardo Crisol-Martínez The high use...

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