Rice farming in Central Java, Indonesia—Adoption of sustainable farming practices, impacts, and implications Rice farming in Central Java, Indonesia—Adoption of sustainable farming practices, impacts, and implications June 4, 2021 Persuading farmers to try out and consequently adopt new practices is challenging. Adoption rates of CSA practices...Read More
Women of scientific substance: Madonna Casimero Women of scientific substance: Madonna Casimero May 11, 2021 This edition of Women of scientific substance features Madonna Casimero, a senior scientist at the International Rice...Read More
The New Normal in agriculture: Convergence, collaboration, and inclusion The New Normal in agriculture: Convergence, collaboration, and inclusion April 30, 2021 Convergence, collaboration, and inclusion proved to be the keys for preparing the agricultural sector in managing unforeseen...Read More
Women of scientific substance: Corinne Mira Marfori-Nazarea Women of scientific substance: Corinne Mira Marfori-Nazarea April 15, 2021 Corinne Mira Marfori-Nazarea is one of the scientists at IRRI working on rice biofortification. “I think our...Read More
Farmer, service provider, manufacturer, extension worker: Four perspectives on rice seeders and IPM in Cambodia Farmer, service provider, manufacturer, extension worker: Four perspectives on rice seeders and IPM in Cambodia April 5, 2021 Farmers, extension professionals, the private sector, and other stakeholders are uniquely impacted by agricultural innovation. The following...Read More
Ramesh Saxena, former IRRI entomologist, passes away Ramesh Saxena, former IRRI entomologist, passes away March 31, 2021 Dr. Saxena conceptualized the relevance of botanical pest control for pest management in developing countries. To reduce...Read More
Women of scientific substance: Giovanna Müller Women of scientific substance: Giovanna Müller March 15, 2021 I think it is very important to promote and better communicate what science means, how scientists are...Read More
Women of scientific substance: Marie-Noelle Ndjiondjop Women of scientific substance: Marie-Noelle Ndjiondjop March 4, 2021 As the first female scientist at Africa Rice Center, Marie-Noelle Ndjiondjop distinguished herself by becoming the “driving...Read More
Women of scientific substance: Mary Ann Inabangan-Asilo Women of scientific substance: Mary Ann Inabangan-Asilo February 22, 2021 “I think women are trained to be good planners, well-organized, more hands-on, and multi-taskers like what they...Read More
Women of scientific substance Women of scientific substance February 19, 2021 . Every year, on 11 February, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and UN...Read More