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New publication features water-saving technologies for Asian rice farmers

MANILA, Philippines—Rice production in Asia faces a myriad of challenges including meeting the demands of an increasing population, dealing with climate change, and diminishing land, labor, and water resources. These roadblocks to assuring the continent’s food-secure future have the attention of scientists...

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Crop models underestimate climate change impact on global rice production

A paper recently published in Nature Scientific Reports contends that crop models provide inaccurate estimates of rice yield projections under climate...

Joint action from ASEAN, other rice-growing countries, key to managing looming food crisis

The world may be confronted with a global food crisis similar to the 2007-08 crisis as a result of the current El Niño episode. It is imperative that...

Myanmar all set to adopt climate-smart strategies in agriculture

As Myanmar experiences more extreme weather events, a roadmap that lays the context, analysis, and options on how to tackle climate change is highly essential....

A glimmer of hope for Vietnam’s white gold

The CLUES project offers viable adaptation and mitigation options to rice farmers in the Mekong Delta as they face various climate challenges. (Photo by...

Growing hope with Green Super Rice

More than two years after Typhoon Haiyan devastated the island of Leyte in the Philippines, the survivors, especially the farmers, are still struggling...

Climate change research facility opens at IRRI

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines - The dedication of the Lloyd T. Evans Plant Growth Facility (PGF) on the campus of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), which will take place at 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon (January 21), emphasizes the Institute’s commitment to working toward food and nutrition security for future generations. IRRI’s leadership and very special...

Poor nations need support to cut emissions from farming – experts

Researchers analysed 160 national climate action plans submitted ahead of the summit, which is due to agree a new deal to curb global warming, and found...

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