Former IRRI researcher-administrator passes away Former IRRI researcher-administrator passes away November 8, 2020 Colin McEwen Piggin leaves a remarkable legacy of contributions to smallholder farmers and rural communities in developing...Read More
Building a social innovation strategy for rice straw bioenergy in the Philippines and Vietnam Building a social innovation strategy for rice straw bioenergy in the Philippines and Vietnam November 6, 2020 Involving farmers and local communities in bioenergy development is important for the deployment of sustainable bioenergy systems,...Read More
Sudan and JICA launch aerobic rice cultivation program Sudan and JICA launch aerobic rice cultivation program November 5, 2020 2 Sudan’s Ministery of Agriculture and Natural Resources aims to increase rice production, close the food gap, and...Read More
New report identifies key investment opportunities to make agriculture resilient New report identifies key investment opportunities to make agriculture resilient November 4, 2020 There are needs and opportunities for catalytic capital to support and scale new climate-smart financial models for...Read More
Egypt upcycles over 2 million tons of rice straw into fertilizer Egypt upcycles over 2 million tons of rice straw into fertilizer November 3, 2020 Over 2 million tons of rice straw have been collected turned into fertilizer, according to Egypt’s Agricultural...Read More
Use of drones in agriculture rapidly expanding in China Use of drones in agriculture rapidly expanding in China October 29, 2020 The use of drones for monitoring crops, sowing seeds, and applying fertilizer is expanding in China faster...Read More
Ugandan rice farmers benefit from Chinese agricultural company Ugandan rice farmers benefit from Chinese agricultural company October 28, 2020 Farmers in Kalungu, Uganda are benefiting from the training on modern planting, weeding, and harvesting techniques provided...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1984 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1984 October 27, 2020 In 1984, as we approach our 25th anniversary, it is important that we evaluate past achievements and...Read More
US study shows biochar can help farmers cut down on irrigation US study shows biochar can help farmers cut down on irrigation October 26, 2020 A study by researchers at Texas-based Rice University showed that biochar can reduce the need for irrigation,...Read More
Modernization of Philippine agriculture key to surviving the pandemic Modernization of Philippine agriculture key to surviving the pandemic October 23, 2020 Adapting proper technologies and equipment will enable the agriculture sector to survive the pandemic, the secretary of...Read More