PhilRice develops diagnostic tools to help Filipino rice farmers PhilRice develops diagnostic tools to help Filipino rice farmers March 2, 2023 The Philippine Rice Research Institute (Philrice) has developed diagnostic apps and field kits to help rice farmers...Read More
Bangladesh Seed Congress 2023 showcases importance of good quality seeds and seed innovations Bangladesh Seed Congress 2023 showcases importance of good quality seeds and seed innovations March 1, 2023 The Bangladesh Seed Association, the apex body of several formal and informal seed associations engaged in seed...Read More
Improving the sustainability of rice cultivation in Central Thailand with biofertilizers and laser land leveling Improving the sustainability of rice cultivation in Central Thailand with biofertilizers and laser land leveling February 28, 2023 by Anny Ruth Pame, Duangporn Vithoonjit, Nisa Meesang, Carlito Balingbing, Martin Gummert, Nguyen Van Hung, Grant Singleton...Read More
Odisha farmer boosts village income through certified rice seed production Odisha farmer boosts village income through certified rice seed production February 27, 2023 Khetramohan Behera, a progressive farmer in Raghunathpur, helped reverse the sagging income because of poor quality rice...Read More
Myanmar sticky rice festival returns after COVID-19 restrictions Myanmar sticky rice festival returns after COVID-19 restrictions February 22, 2023 This beloved festival features Htamane, a savory dish made of glutinous white and purple nga cheik rice.Read More
Adoption and performance of direct-seeded rice technology in the Philippines Adoption and performance of direct-seeded rice technology in the Philippines February 20, 2023 by Aerone Philippe Bautista, Alice Mataia, Chona Austria, Marites Tiongco and Alice Laborte Rice is one of...Read More
Hybrid rice to boost Philippine productivity Hybrid rice to boost Philippine productivity February 17, 2023 President and head of the Department of Agriculture Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signals approval of the adoption of...Read More
IRRI and ACB explore partnership for conserving agrobiodiversity in Southeast Asia IRRI and ACB explore partnership for conserving agrobiodiversity in Southeast Asia February 16, 2023 IRRI Director General Jean Balié and Deputy Director General for Strategy, Engagement, and Impact, Joanna Kane-Potaka recently...Read More
Promoting a nutrient management system for the Indo-Gangetic Plains Promoting a nutrient management system for the Indo-Gangetic Plains February 15, 2023 In Eastern Uttar Pradesh, which is part of this fertile Indo-Gangetic Plains, the International Rice Research Institute...Read More
Climate-Smart Villages in Southeast Asia: The pivotal role of seed systems in rice-based landscapes Climate-Smart Villages in Southeast Asia: The pivotal role of seed systems in rice-based landscapes February 14, 2023 by Reiner Wassmann, Julian Gonsalves, Peter Sprang, Bui Tan Yen, Jerome Villanueva, Phalida Nelakhom, and Bernard Okumu...Read More