Fond farewell–Rice Today editorial for January-March 2016 Fond farewell–Rice Today editorial for January-March 2016 March 3, 2016 With retirement looming after more than 22 years at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), this is...Read More
Is the global rice market headed for a repeat of the 2007-08 rice price crisis? Is the global rice market headed for a repeat of the 2007-08 rice price crisis? March 3, 2016 The 2007-08 rice price spike seems to have taken place ages ago considering the calmness in the...Read More
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