Empowering women is key to a stronger rice sector Empowering women is key to a stronger rice sector August 31, 2018 New investments in rice, whether boosting production or upgrades along the value chain, will have to integrate...Read More
Women farmers’ Crop Cafeteria serves practical rice science Women farmers’ Crop Cafeteria serves practical rice science July 29, 2018 2 A women’s self-help group in a small village in Odisha leads the way in innovative learning that...Read More
Transforming information into a commodity Transforming information into a commodity June 18, 2018 Can agricultural advisory services provide business opportunities for agro-input dealers?Read More
Rice seed production: What happens in the field? Rice seed production: What happens in the field? April 16, 2018 2 There is a pressing need to look for sustainable ways to accelerate the production, dissemination, and adoption...Read More
Improving water and nutrient management for double cropping in Cambodia Improving water and nutrient management for double cropping in Cambodia April 2, 2018 Growing dry-season crops after rice on hard-setting soils can pose serious challenges to Cambodian farmers seeking to...Read More
From invisible farm women to agri-preneurs From invisible farm women to agri-preneurs February 15, 2018 2 Through self-help groups, rural women are witnessing changes in their role in the agricultural sector: from “invisible”...Read More
Women farmers’ empowerment is a key ingredient for social sustainability Women farmers’ empowerment is a key ingredient for social sustainability September 15, 2017 Women’s empowerment has been chosen as one of the key dimensions in assessing social sustainability in the...Read More
A “green standard” brings a new era of sustainability for the global rice sector A “green standard” brings a new era of sustainability for the global rice sector September 14, 2017 The Sustainable Rice Platform is a promising tool for strengthening Southeast Asia’s rice sector by promoting sustainable...Read More
Integrating gender in agricultural research: More than counting the women farmers Integrating gender in agricultural research: More than counting the women farmers March 6, 2017 Integrating gender in agricultural research is no longer a debate; it is about doing it effectively.Read More
Bihar women farmers: powerful agents of change Bihar women farmers: powerful agents of change February 9, 2017 Women are increasingly establishing their identity as efficient and knowledgeable farmers in their community, thus increasing the...Read More