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Diagnosis by deduction

Diagnosis by deduction

November 27, 2015

Through the process of elimination, a simple diagnostic tool enables farmers to determine the kind of fertilizer...

IRRI joins celebration of the National Biotechnology Week

November 26, 2015

Participants of the 7th National Biotechnology Education Center for Teachers (NBECT)...

Odisha farmers benefit from flood-tolerant rice and improved farm practices

Odisha farmers benefit from flood-tolerant rice and improved farm practices

November 26, 2015

Swarna-Sub1, a flood-tolerant rice variety, and conservation agriculture-based technologies, such as mechanical rice transplanters, are helping farmers...
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National Academy of Agricultural Sciences names IRRI Director General Robert Zeigler as fellow

National Academy of Agricultural Sciences names IRRI Director General Robert Zeigler as fellow

November 26, 2015

IRRI Director General Robert Zeigler was inducted into the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) in India. He received...
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APEC director discusses mechanization hub plan with rice experts

APEC director discusses mechanization hub plan with rice experts

November 26, 2015

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines – On November 20, in the middle of...
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IRRI strengthens partnerships with Bay and Land Transportation Office-CALABARZON

IRRI strengthens partnerships with Bay and Land Transportation Office-CALABARZON

November 25, 2015

As part of continuing efforts to strengthen partnership with its host...
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Poor nations need support to cut emissions from farming – experts

Poor nations need support to cut emissions from farming – experts

November 25, 2015

Researchers analysed 160 national climate action plans submitted ahead of the summit, which is due to agree...
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