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COP15 Sets the Climate for Change COP15 Sets the Climate for Change March 9, 2010 COP15, or the 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference, was widely expected to pave the way for...Read More
Circle irrigation: a new response to climate change Circle irrigation: a new response to climate change October 15, 2009 2 Global water scarcity and its implications for rice production have been an area of significant concern and...Read More
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A look at India A look at India July 27, 2009 “Rice is life” truly lives up to its meaning in India, where its origin dates back to...Read More
Can less favorable areas obtain food security? Can less favorable areas obtain food security? April 24, 2009 Rice is life. So, when the global rice crisis hit in 2008, it threatened many lives. The...Read More
Asian consumption to drive markets in 2009 Asian consumption to drive markets in 2009 April 24, 2009 The global financial crisis may have slowed the consumption of various commodities, but Asian demand for grains...Read More