Rice ratooning makes a comeback Rice ratooning makes a comeback April 23, 2020 The cultivation of rice ratoon crops has not gained widespread use because of its typically unpredictable and...Read More
Smallholder rice farmers in Guangdong Province reap more benefits with less fertilizer Smallholder rice farmers in Guangdong Province reap more benefits with less fertilizer April 20, 2020 A survey of rice farmers in Guangdong Province in China showed perceived positive livelihood changes and increased...Read More
A return to normal for the rice sector? Our COVID-19 journey might lead us in a new direction A return to normal for the rice sector? Our COVID-19 journey might lead us in a new direction April 15, 2020 Like so many other parts of our economies and lives, the rice sector is facing enormous challenges–but...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1967 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1967 April 13, 2020 The great contribution of IR8 is its high yield potential, which, of course, derives from its short stature,...Read More
Managing sheath blight and drought in rice using Trichoderma Managing sheath blight and drought in rice using Trichoderma April 6, 2020 The exploitation of microbes plays an important role in mitigating the effect of environmental stresses and pests...Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1966 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1966 March 30, 2020 The most significant achievement of the year was the thorough testing and the eventual naming of a...Read More
Adding color to future rice breeding Adding color to future rice breeding March 23, 2020 In recent years, the demand for pigmented rice varieties has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity among consumers....Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1965 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1965 March 16, 2020 One of the important achievements of the year was the identification of certain selections from the Institute’s...Read More
Philippine upcycling initiative turns rice straw into inexpensive, nutritious livestock feed Philippine upcycling initiative turns rice straw into inexpensive, nutritious livestock feed March 6, 2020 Read More
In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1964 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1964 March 3, 2020 The Institute inaugurated in midyear a program to train a limited number of rice production specialists and...Read More