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Mechanized seeding helps Odisha farmer do away with fallows and increase the productivity of his rice-based cropping system

Mechanized seeding helps Odisha farmer do away with fallows and increase the productivity of his rice-based cropping system

January 9, 2024

by Bidhan K. Mohapatra, Ashok Kumar, Wasim Iftikar, and N.C. Banik Bikram Keshari Parida volunteered to conduct...

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Digital pest diagnostic and management “doctors” that talk directly to Indian farmers

Digital pest diagnostic and management “doctors” that talk directly to Indian farmers

December 18, 2023 2

by Thanga Suja Srinivasan, Archana Mishra, and Jyoti Bikash Nath Agricultural digital technologies are transforming food systems...

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New study shows informed decisions can minimize the impacts of adverse weather on farmers and rice production in Tanzania’s floodplains

New study shows informed decisions can minimize the impacts of adverse weather on farmers and rice production in Tanzania’s floodplains

December 14, 2023

by Veronica Mae Escarez Scientists from the Sokoine University of Agriculture, the University of Copenhagen, the Tanzania...

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Creating a path for scaling mechanized direct-seeded rice in Cambodia

Creating a path for scaling mechanized direct-seeded rice in Cambodia

December 11, 2023

by Anny Ruth P. Pame, Rathmuny Then, Sokornthea Pin, Sokheng Keo, Akhara Ouk, Kazuki Saito, and Rica...

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A blueprint for women’s empowerment and women-led agricultural transformation

A blueprint for women’s empowerment and women-led agricultural transformation

December 6, 2023

by Mosharaf Hossain, Dillip Kumar Rout, Subhasmita Mohapatra, and Swati Nayak Access to quality seeds by smallholder...

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Training private seed-sector stakeholders in Bangladesh to navigate the complex, shifting agricultural challenges 

Training private seed-sector stakeholders in Bangladesh to navigate the complex, shifting agricultural challenges 

November 28, 2023

by Muhammad Ashraful Habib and Swati Nayak Scientists, researchers, and producers from private seed companies were trained...

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Enriched nutraceuticals in gluten-free, whole-grain rice cookies with alternative sweeteners

Enriched nutraceuticals in gluten-free, whole-grain rice cookies with alternative sweeteners

November 20, 2023

by Hameeda Banu Itagi, Kristel June D. Sartagoda, Nitesh Gupta, Vipin Pratap, Priyabrata Roy, Rhowell N. Tiozon...

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Promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering small-scale farmers through quality seeds and training

Promoting sustainable agriculture and empowering small-scale farmers through quality seeds and training

November 13, 2023 2

by Divya Gupta, Mosharaf Hossain, Sarvesh Shukla, Varsha Singh, Anriban Nath, and Swati Nayak Uttar Pradesh, the...

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Thinking beyond the SUB1 gene: Making rice varieties that can survive longer floods and produce higher yields  

Thinking beyond the SUB1 gene: Making rice varieties that can survive longer floods and produce higher yields  

November 7, 2023

by Mahender Anumalla, Margaret Catolos, Ma. Teresa Sta. Cruz, Joie Ramos, and Waseem Hussain A milestone in...

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Diversified rice farms with vegetable plots and flower strips are associated with fewer pesticide applications in the Philippines

Diversified rice farms with vegetable plots and flower strips are associated with fewer pesticide applications in the Philippines

November 2, 2023

by Finbarr G. Horgan, Enrique A. Mundaca, Buyung A. R. Hadi, and Eduardo Crisol-Martínez The high use...

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