In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1972 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1972 June 12, 2020 Although the IRRI varieties with improved plant type have found acceptance over wide areas, even more important...Read More
Widely recognized water-saving technology does not increase damage by pest rodents Widely recognized water-saving technology does not increase damage by pest rodents June 8, 2020 Rice farmers in Southeast Asia are hesitant to adopt the water-saving technology, alternate wetting and drying (AWD)...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1971 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1971 June 4, 2020 The success of IR667-98 in Korea is an outstanding achievement. This line has now been named officially by...Read More
Farmer-focused partnership leads to improvement, innovation of Cambodia’s rice sector Farmer-focused partnership leads to improvement, innovation of Cambodia’s rice sector June 1, 2020 One of the strategies to encourage farmers to adopt sustainable tools is building linkages between farming communities...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1970 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1970 May 25, 2020 Facts indicate that farmers prefer varieties with high insect and disease resistance. The Institute’s breeding program is now...Read More
Benefits drive the adoption of rice straw management practices in the Mekong Delta Benefits drive the adoption of rice straw management practices in the Mekong Delta May 15, 2020 New research reveals the factors that can influence rice farmers in the Mekong Delta in their decision...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1969 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1969 May 11, 2020 During 1969, the Institute named two new varieties, IR20 and IR22. They have the same yield potential...Read More
Drought-tolerant rice varieties help ensure food security in Eastern India Drought-tolerant rice varieties help ensure food security in Eastern India May 7, 2020 Sahbhagi dhan and other drought-tolerant rice varieties can be viable and deliverable technologies for reducing poverty in...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
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