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The acceptability of locally adapted japonica rice variety in selected rice farmers in Bohol and Nueva Ecija, Philippines

The japonica variety is intentionally cultivated by some Filipino rice farmers to cater to the high-end consumer market as its attributes make it suitable for sushi and other Asian and Mediterranean cuisines. Despite consumer demand, there were limited market studies on the variety’s effectiveness and performance...

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Achieving critical mass for the greening of rice fallows in Odisha

CGIAR centers are collaborating with the Department of Farmers’ Empowerment of Odisha to bring rice fallows into cultivation under the Comprehensive...

Progressive woman farmer leads the way in promoting DSR-based cropping system in Odisha

The case of Mrs. Bishnupriya Biswal reflects the importance of considering subjective social paradigms in designing interventions. Her newfound confidence...

Balancing food security, vertebrate biodiversity, and healthy rice agroecosystems in Southeast Asia

In Southeast Asia, as mechanization increases, there is a need to evaluate the impact of how related changes in farming practices affect biodiversity....

For women farmers, by women farmers: Facilitating timely access to quality inputs and services through women farmer service centers

The gender gap in access to inputs has affected productivity in agriculture for the longest time and has proven to be a formidable barrier for women farmers....

Do rice farmers have knowledge of greenhouse gas emission mitigation strategies? New evidence from Nigeria

The greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from rice fields contribute significantly to global warming and climate change. Therefore, mitigating emissions from...

Experience of farmers using mobile phone for farming information flow in boro rice production: A case of Eastern Gangetic Plain

This research was inspired by exploring another technique farmers have adopted: accessing information through mobile phone apps or communication. Mobile...

Gene-editing technologies for developing climate-resilient rice crops in sub-Saharan Africa: Political priorities and space for responsible innovation

The growing demand for rice in sub-Saharan Africa has seen an increase in policy initiatives aimed at developing domestic rice sectors through various...

Where women in agri-food systems are at highest climate risk: A methodology for mapping climate–agriculture–gender inequality hotspots

Climate change compromises gender equality. Gender inequalities and structural constraints to equality in society tend to exacerbate negative impacts by...

How Assam’s fallow season can be transformed into a season of productivity

Agriculture in Assam is characterized by low productivity because of frequent floods, drought, lack of irrigation facilities during the dry season, use...

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