Author Archives: Frances Grace Amanquiton

IRRI Information System Specialist Abel Callejo presents the PRISM website to agriculture executives and other government officials. (Photo by Neale Paguirigan) MUNTINLUPA...

As UPLB pursues its plans for internationalization, global partnerships with institutions such as the CGIAR centers become increasingly relevant, according...

STRASA has ensured that the seed interventions are not isolated and random initiatives, but active catalysts that contribute to the livelihood of the women...

The rice fungal disease known as blast is a scourge to farmers across the rice-growing world. Rice blast disease remains the most destructive disease of...

Bacterial blight of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) is considered the most important bacterial disease of rice due to its high epidemic...

Scientists are breeding rice varieties with submergence tolerance and stagnant flooding tolerance to help boost Vietnam’s competitive advantage in rice...

A small dam in M’bé near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire represents the inspiring story of unsung heroes who helped more than 300 farming households survive...

The world may be confronted with a global food crisis similar to the 2007-08 crisis as a result of the current El Niño episode. It is imperative that...

With retirement looming after more than 22 years at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), this is my last issue of Rice Today as editor-in-chief....

A Filipino woman collects subsidized rice at a market in Quezon City, Manila. High prices have hit the urban poor, many of whom spend a large proportion...