Researchers discover traditional rice varieties with strong anti-cancer properties Researchers discover traditional rice varieties with strong anti-cancer properties June 21, 2021 A new study discovered rare traditional rice varieties with the genetic basis for increased catechin and total...Read More
Understanding the dynamic of rice farming systems in southern Mozambique to improve production and benefits to smallholders Understanding the dynamic of rice farming systems in southern Mozambique to improve production and benefits to smallholders June 18, 2021 This study aimed to assess rice farming system typologies in the Chókwè Irrigation Scheme to better understand...Read More
Trends in varietal diversity of main staple crops in Asia and Africa and implications for sustainable food systems Trends in varietal diversity of main staple crops in Asia and Africa and implications for sustainable food systems June 14, 2021 Agricultural diversity can be beneficial for environmental health, resilience, and food production. Biodiverse cropping systems can suppress pests...Read More
Punjab widens efforts to expand direct seeding of rice to save water Punjab widens efforts to expand direct seeding of rice to save water June 10, 2021 Experts of the Agriculture Department, Punjab Agricultural University and the Krishi Vigyan Kendra are making efforts to...Read More
Water recycling could solve agriculture scarcity challenges Water recycling could solve agriculture scarcity challenges June 8, 2021 The National Alliance for Water Innovation, co-founded by the Colorado State University, is focusing on treatment and...Read More
Impact of natural disasters on the efficiency of agricultural production: an exemplar from rice farming in Sri Lanka Impact of natural disasters on the efficiency of agricultural production: an exemplar from rice farming in Sri Lanka June 7, 2021 This study presents a number of policy implications that should be considered by every rice-producing country. It...Read More
Rice farming in Central Java, Indonesia—Adoption of sustainable farming practices, impacts, and implications Rice farming in Central Java, Indonesia—Adoption of sustainable farming practices, impacts, and implications June 4, 2021 Persuading farmers to try out and consequently adopt new practices is challenging. Adoption rates of CSA practices...Read More
Philippines launches digital campaign to promote modern rice technologies Philippines launches digital campaign to promote modern rice technologies June 3, 2021 The Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute launched a digital campaign to promote the technologies and services...Read More
Kellogg’s program for farmer, climate, social, and financial resiliency marks a milestone Kellogg’s program for farmer, climate, social, and financial resiliency marks a milestone June 2, 2021 Kellogg Company has achieved significant progress in its global efforts to support farmers, protect and restore ecosystems,...Read More
Pest surveillance system for food security: A case study in the Philippines Pest surveillance system for food security: A case study in the Philippines May 28, 2021 Ensuring food security amidst the increasing population requires a pest surveillance system for staple food. Regularly collected...Read More