New gene for rice drought tolerance discovered by Philippine Rice Research Institute New gene for rice drought tolerance discovered by Philippine Rice Research Institute September 23, 2021 A mutation gene that may help rice plants survive dought has been identified by scientists from the...Read More
Indonesia prepares measures to protect rice harvest from La Nina Indonesia prepares measures to protect rice harvest from La Nina September 21, 2021 The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture has put in place several precautionary measures against the impact of La...Read More
Conservation agriculture improves soil health: Major research findings from Bangladesh Conservation agriculture improves soil health: Major research findings from Bangladesh September 20, 2021 This chapter explores how, in Bangladesh, conservation agriculture improves soil physical, biochemical, and biological health, leading to...Read More
India releases nutrient-fortified rice and other crop varieties India releases nutrient-fortified rice and other crop varieties September 20, 2021 High-zinc rice and protein-enriched wheat developed by the Indian Council for Agriculture Research (ICAR) are among the...Read More
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A new model estimates location-specific agriculture greenhouse gas emissions A new model estimates location-specific agriculture greenhouse gas emissions September 15, 2021 University of Illinois researchers has developed a new model that provides a database to estimate location-specific greenhouse...Read More
Abiotic stress tolerance: Progress and pathways of sustainable rice production Abiotic stress tolerance: Progress and pathways of sustainable rice production September 13, 2021 Investment, innovation, and empowering the world’s most vulnerable populations are required to establish a rice production system...Read More
Rice will continue to be vital to global food security Rice will continue to be vital to global food security September 10, 2021 Despite the changes in the agri-food sector, rice is expected to be a mainstream nutrient crop for...Read More
China-Philippines agricultural cooperation brings benefits to both countries China-Philippines agricultural cooperation brings benefits to both countries September 7, 2021 Millions of people from China and the Philippines has benefited from agricultural cooperation between the two countries....Read More
Phytosanitary interventions for safe global germplasm exchange and the prevention of transboundary pest spread: The role of CGIAR germplasm health units Phytosanitary interventions for safe global germplasm exchange and the prevention of transboundary pest spread: The role of CGIAR germplasm health units September 6, 2021 The efforts of GHUs in thoroughly testing germplasm accessions for known pests, before their release for international...Read More