More US women are going into farming More US women are going into farming April 27, 2021 The agency reported that 29% of those were principal operators, and 78% of all female producers said...Read More
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IFAD: Farmers benefit from drought-tolerant rice varieties in non-drought years IFAD: Farmers benefit from drought-tolerant rice varieties in non-drought years April 19, 2021 Research funded by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) conducted by Virginia Tech in Nepal showed...Read More
FAO-SRP partnership plans for next generation sustainable rice projects in Asia and globally FAO-SRP partnership plans for next generation sustainable rice projects in Asia and globally April 16, 2021 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) formally joined the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP),...Read More
Women of scientific substance: Corinne Mira Marfori-Nazarea Women of scientific substance: Corinne Mira Marfori-Nazarea April 15, 2021 Corinne Mira Marfori-Nazarea is one of the scientists at IRRI working on rice biofortification. “I think our...Read More
Farmer, service provider, manufacturer, extension worker: Four perspectives on rice seeders and IPM in Cambodia Farmer, service provider, manufacturer, extension worker: Four perspectives on rice seeders and IPM in Cambodia April 5, 2021 Farmers, extension professionals, the private sector, and other stakeholders are uniquely impacted by agricultural innovation. The following...Read More
Ramesh Saxena, former IRRI entomologist, passes away Ramesh Saxena, former IRRI entomologist, passes away March 31, 2021 Dr. Saxena conceptualized the relevance of botanical pest control for pest management in developing countries. To reduce...Read More
Women of scientific substance: Giovanna Müller Women of scientific substance: Giovanna Müller March 15, 2021 I think it is very important to promote and better communicate what science means, how scientists are...Read More