Genebank tourism Genebank tourism March 1, 2016 Even though I managed a large genebank for 10 years at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI),...Read More
The next steps in IRRI’s journey The next steps in IRRI’s journey February 23, 2016 Our journey is not just a challenge of technology—it is a journey of humanity. For a science...Read More
Picking the brain of IRRI collaborating scientist Michael Purugganan Picking the brain of IRRI collaborating scientist Michael Purugganan January 28, 2016 A reluctant rock star scientist talks about making science and scientists approachable, his own creative process, and...Read More
A cure for rice market madness A cure for rice market madness January 6, 2016 Like a roller-coaster, rice prices in the volatile global market can move up and down in a...Read More
The ongoing transformation of rice farming in Asia The ongoing transformation of rice farming in Asia November 10, 2015 Changes at the consumer level, labor shortages, and rising wage rates are expected to shape rice production...Read More
Reflections on hospitality and stakeholder engagement Reflections on hospitality and stakeholder engagement October 20, 2015 Partnerships between international research organizations and national agricultural research and extension systems (NARES) are crucial in the...Read More
A new look with great stories to tell A new look with great stories to tell August 14, 2015 Rice Today has indeed evolved from an IRRI-centric magazine into a truly global magazine—as the official publication...Read More
High science and smart policies will alleviate hunger and poverty High science and smart policies will alleviate hunger and poverty July 24, 2015 Science-based improvements in agricultural technology have contributed significantly—across two Green Revolutions—to alleviating hunger and poverty in most...Read More
What are the sustainability implications of closing rice yield gaps? What are the sustainability implications of closing rice yield gaps? July 22, 2015 With increasing human population and decreasing agricultural land area, there is worldwide pressure to increase food production...Read More
ASEAN must unite against climate change ASEAN must unite against climate change July 9, 2015 The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) started as a cooperation bloc in 1968. Founded by five...Read More