Balancing fertilizer use and profit Balancing fertilizer use and profit January 4, 2008 As fertilizer prices increase, research and extension often send farmers a message of “reduce fertilizer use to...Read More
Where now for the global rice market? Where now for the global rice market? October 18, 2007 Several factors are combining to slow the growth in demand for rice. Rapid urbanization and increases in...Read More
Challenges for rice production in China Challenges for rice production in China October 18, 2007 Rice is the staple food for around two-thirds of the Chinese people. China ranks first in annual...Read More
The aerobic rice reality The aerobic rice reality July 16, 2007 Ask someone to think of a rice field and odds are they’ll imagine a flooded paddy. Growing...Read More
Rice revolutions in Latin America Rice revolutions in Latin America April 16, 2007 In 1962, scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) debated the cause of low and stagnant...Read More
A balancing act A balancing act April 15, 2007 Population growth is the dominant determinant of the demand for staple food. World population has more than...Read More
Considering gender Considering gender January 15, 2007 In many developing countries, women are the primary managers and users of natural resources. Poor rural women...Read More
Food or fuel? Food or fuel? January 14, 2007 The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that renewable energy sources account for about 13% of the world’s...Read More
Asia and sub-Saharan Africa: rice in numbers Asia and sub-Saharan Africa: rice in numbers October 13, 2006 This issue’s Rice facts presents some key information on the rice situation in Asia and selected rice-producing...Read More
How many rice varieties are there? How many rice varieties are there? October 13, 2006 A common question but very difficult to answer. Depending on your definition of variety, the answer could...Read More