Rice and shine Rice and shine August 28, 2019 A stunning sunrise over IRRI’s Long-Term Continuous Cropping Experiment (LTCCE) in Laguna, the Philippines captured by a...Read More
Vietnam province develops high-yielding rice varieties and smart rice growing technology Vietnam province develops high-yielding rice varieties and smart rice growing technology August 22, 2019 The Vietnamese province of Trà Vinh has developed 30 new rice varieties that are 10% more productive...Read More
High-yielding rice varieties gain popularity in Japan High-yielding rice varieties gain popularity in Japan August 13, 2019 The cultivation of Akidawara-type rice varieties, which produce up to 40% more than premium rice varieties, is spreading...Read More
Alien invasion! Alien invasion! August 7, 2019 The rice eel, an invasive alien species, has become a slippery problem for many farmers in Northern...Read More
Filipino rice farmers to use drones to lower production costs Filipino rice farmers to use drones to lower production costs August 5, 2019 Rice farmers in Iloilo in the Philippines will start using agricultural drones as seed spreaders and chemical sprayers...Read More
Bangladesh government to buy rice directly from farmers Bangladesh government to buy rice directly from farmers July 31, 2019 The government will procure rice directly from farmers from the next season and called for suggestion on...Read More
China aims for food security through gene editing China aims for food security through gene editing July 30, 2019 China hopes to ensure sufficient food supply for its 1.4 billion citizens through the use of gene...Read More
Drought affects rice production across Asia Drought affects rice production across Asia July 26, 2019 Drought has been affecting several countries across Asia. In Indonesia, an unusually long dry spell in several rice-producing...Read More
Khapra beetle infestation affects Pakistan’s rice export Khapra beetle infestation affects Pakistan’s rice export July 23, 2019 The presence of Khapra beetle (Trogoderma granarium) in rice has caused Pakistan significant losses in exports. The...Read More
Basmati, the queen of perfumed rice Basmati, the queen of perfumed rice July 22, 2019 . Aromatic rice has been cherished for centuries for its flavor but mainly for its exquisite scent...Read More