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Women farmers are more affected by impacts of climate change

Women are disproportionately affected by the impacts of climate change in regions where gender inequality and their participation in agriculture converge. Crop failures, pest outbreaks, or increased disasters induced by changing climates affect regions where many women are involved in agricultural activities. Read...

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Bangladesh Seed Board approves two new boro rice varieties

The National Seed Board has approved the release of BRRI dhan-107 and BRRI dhan-108  rice varieties for the boro season. Developed by the Bangladesh Rice...

Korea brings it’s “miracle rice” and agri technologies to Africa

Korea is bringing agricultural experience and technologies to Africa through its international development cooperation known as the K-Ricebelt Project. Many...

Vietnam to host the first international rice festival

Vietnam will host the first international rice festival in Hau Giang Province from 11-14 December. The festival seeks to promote the development of high-quality...

A green strategy for accelerating the transformation of sustainable food systems in the Asia-Monsoon region

Developing an international collaboration system and disseminating applicable agricultural technologies will contribute to the transformation of food...

Industry experts discuss the current challenges and future of rice research in Southeast Asia

Leaders representing different sectors in Southeast Asia discussed how rice research needs to evolve to cater to the needs of an ever-growing population...

Social and gender equity and rice agri-food systems transformation: Catalyzing the symbiotic relationship

Women have key roles on the front line in food systems including in times of crisis and their engagement is vital to overcoming global threats and achieving...

Trainers prep for scaling a digital platform that improves rice production monitoring in the Mekong River Delta

The Department of Crop Production (DCP) of Vietnam and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organized training in the use of the Rice production...

Achievements of Indian rice research and IRRI partnership showcased at IRC 2023

IRRI showcased the many accomplishments of Indian scientists and agencies in advancing rice science and rice sector development at the recent 6th International...

New book chronicles project’s success in increasing rice yields and farmers’ profitability in six Asian countries

The achievements of Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia (CORIGAP) in reaching hundreds of thousands of Asian farmers and raising their productivity have been...

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