From crop production to market: Improving the livelihood of Pakistan’s basmati rice farmers From crop production to market: Improving the livelihood of Pakistan’s basmati rice farmers March 18, 2016 A program for improving Pakistan’s basmati rice for the export market is a shining example of how...Read More
Is the global rice market headed for a repeat of the 2007-08 rice price crisis? Is the global rice market headed for a repeat of the 2007-08 rice price crisis? March 3, 2016 The 2007-08 rice price spike seems to have taken place ages ago considering the calmness in the...Read More
Hats off to a master juggler Hats off to a master juggler March 2, 2016 A dynamic research leader, a well-respected rice agronomist, a mentor to young scientists, a widely published author,...Read More
A SMART choice for Africa’s inland-valley rice farmers A SMART choice for Africa’s inland-valley rice farmers March 2, 2016 2 “The potential is there, but you can’t eat potential.” This is one of the most memorable statements...Read More
A glimmer of hope for Vietnam’s white gold A glimmer of hope for Vietnam’s white gold March 2, 2016 Rice is referred to as Vietnam’s “white gold” because it is not only a valuable staple crop...Read More
Genebank tourism Genebank tourism March 1, 2016 Even though I managed a large genebank for 10 years at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI),...Read More
The next steps in IRRI’s journey The next steps in IRRI’s journey February 23, 2016 Our journey is not just a challenge of technology—it is a journey of humanity. For a science...Read More
IRRI and German equipment company forge a win-win partnership IRRI and German equipment company forge a win-win partnership February 17, 2016 Read More
Genetically engineered rice with high levels of iron and zinc is developed Genetically engineered rice with high levels of iron and zinc is developed February 15, 2016 3 A transdisciplinary group of scientists has succeeded in increasing iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) levels in rice...Read More
Growing hope with Green Super Rice Growing hope with Green Super Rice February 9, 2016 6 More than two years after Typhoon Haiyan devastated the island of Leyte in the Philippines, the survivors,...Read More