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Scientists are looking for new rice varieties to combat apple snail and the effects of climate change in Europe

Golden apple snail eggs. Apple snails have been a problem for Asian rice farmers for decades are among the most damaging pests of rice and other aquatic crops. (Photo: IRRI) Change is threatening rice growing in Europe In the Mediterranean area, climate change is leading to an increase in temperatures and...

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New publication features water-saving technologies for Asian rice farmers

MANILA, Philippines—Rice production in Asia faces a myriad of challenges including meeting the demands of an increasing population, dealing with climate...

CGIAR centers explore options for collaborative research to achieve global food security

Representatives of international agricultural research centers organized under CGIAR discuss the ongoing reforms in the system and the opportunities and...

Philippine agriculture experts test newly launched rice production and monitoring website

IRRI Information System Specialist Abel Callejo presents the PRISM website to agriculture executives and other government officials. (Photo by Neale Paguirigan) MUNTINLUPA...

Top Philippine university eyes intensified collaboration with CGIAR centers

As UPLB pursues its plans for internationalization, global partnerships with institutions such as the CGIAR centers become increasingly relevant, according...

Crop models underestimate climate change impact on global rice production

A paper recently published in Nature Scientific Reports contends that crop models provide inaccurate estimates of rice yield projections under climate...

Doctor Aurora Corales of Philrice speaks

Filipino farmers host “field summit” with Asian rice experts

At a field day organized by IRRI, Dr. Aurora Corales of PhilRice entertained questions from Filipino farmers and participants of CURE from South and Southeast...

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