Punjab to subsidize mechanization of paddy and maize cultivation Punjab to subsidize mechanization of paddy and maize cultivation May 6, 2020 The government of the Indian State of Punjab will subsidize the purchases of machinery for rice and...Read More
Cambodia’s rice export to China and Europe up in the first four months of 2020 Cambodia’s rice export to China and Europe up in the first four months of 2020 May 5, 2020 Cambodia exported over 122,000 metric tons of milled rice to China in the first four months of...Read More
IRRI Pioneer Interviews: Tapping the treasure trove of traits in wild plant species IRRI Pioneer Interviews: Tapping the treasure trove of traits in wild plant species May 1, 2020 IRRI will continue to be the center of excellence in rice science. We have to continue to...Read More
Indonesian economic stimulus program to benefit for 2.44 million farmers Indonesian economic stimulus program to benefit for 2.44 million farmers April 29, 2020 Indonesian President Joko Widodo ordered his ministers to direct an economic stimulus program to 2.44 farmers to maintain domestic food production....Read More
Researchers develop genetically engineered rice plants that can repair heat damage Researchers develop genetically engineered rice plants that can repair heat damage April 28, 2020 A team of researchers at the Australian National University used genetic modification to develop rice, mustard, and...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1968 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1968 April 27, 2020 The most striking contribution of the Entomology Department during 1968 was the further proof that a high...Read More
Mobile app helps Indian farmers and traders transport farm produce during COVID-19 lockdown Mobile app helps Indian farmers and traders transport farm produce during COVID-19 lockdown April 27, 2020 India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched Kisan Rath, a mobile app that helps farmers and...Read More
Rice ratooning makes a comeback Rice ratooning makes a comeback April 23, 2020 The cultivation of rice ratoon crops has not gained widespread use because of its typically unpredictable and...Read More
Agriculture mechanization in Bangladesh not enough to offset labor scarcity Agriculture mechanization in Bangladesh not enough to offset labor scarcity April 23, 2020 The boro crop harvest in Bangladesh will be heavily affected by the shortage of farmworkers due to the...Read More
Certification labels double the value of agricultural products Certification labels double the value of agricultural products April 22, 2020 The sales value of agricultural products with authenticity labels are, on average, double than that for similar...Read More