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The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI ) community demonstrates creative cooking skills and explores delicious, affordable, and nutritious meals featuring Malusog Rice. ...

Biological diversity is undoubtedly a global asset of tremendous value to future generations. Yet, certain human activities are leading to the deterioration...

Join us at the 6th International Rice Congress,  the world’s largest gathering of thought leaders, scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders on rice...

World Sparrow Day (20 March) celebrates one of the most abundant birds in the world that was once considered a menace to agriculture. However, house sparrows...

Rice Krispies is a breakfast cereal made of rice and sugar paste that is formed into rice-grain shape, cooked, dried, and toasted. ...

Rice is believed to be first cultivated in Japan on the southern island of Kyushu in the late Jomon Era (about 400 BCE). Introduced to Japan from China...

This beloved festival features Htamane, a savory dish made of glutinous white and purple nga cheik rice. ...

Rice farming is a major commerce in the southern states of the USA for more than 150 years. Rice dishes from the region, known as“Southern Food” or...

In the Ilocos Region in northern Luzon, Philippines, “bunobon” means a seedling or to grow plants from seeds for transplanting. The costume...

Rice planting festivals can be found all over Japan but the Otaue Rice Planting Festival in Osaka is one of the most famous. Held every 14 June at the...