Is proximity to IRRI an advantage? Is proximity to IRRI an advantage? August 3, 2015 Empirical evidence shows that being near IRRI has an advantage. Seventy percent of all varieties released in...Read More
How long can the rice market defy El Niño? How long can the rice market defy El Niño? August 1, 2015 The extent of rainfall disruption in El Niño watch countries—India, Indonesia, and the Philippines—could affect the rice...Read More
A first look at Asia using Sentinel-1A satellite imagery A first look at Asia using Sentinel-1A satellite imagery July 30, 2015 Sentinel-1A, a radar imaging satellite, is an important tool for rice mapping and monitoring. It can provide...Read More
Developing the next breed of scientists Developing the next breed of scientists July 20, 2015 The future of agriculture lies in the next generation of leaders who will face the tough challenges...Read More
Striking a balance through ecologically engineered rice ecosystems Striking a balance through ecologically engineered rice ecosystems April 1, 2015 The high-diversity vegetation patches were designed for farmers as part of the “tool kit” of ecological engineering—a...Read More
DRR Rice Museum features traditional wisdom and scientific breakthroughs DRR Rice Museum features traditional wisdom and scientific breakthroughs April 1, 2015 In India, rice has been grown since time immemorial. Here, the rice grain has always been considered...Read More
A schoolboy at heart: Celebrated Indian scientist speaks his mind A schoolboy at heart: Celebrated Indian scientist speaks his mind April 1, 2015 The legendary Ebrahimali Abubacker Siddiq, 78, began his long and enduring rice research career in 1968 as...Read More
Regional cooperation speeds up the release of rice varieties Regional cooperation speeds up the release of rice varieties April 1, 2015 Rice farmers in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal will have faster access to newly developed high-yielding climate-smart varieties....Read More
Yield rises with WeRise Yield rises with WeRise April 1, 2015 Unreliable weather can make or break rice farmers that rely on rainfall for water. Climate change makes...Read More
India-IRRI timeline spans the decades India-IRRI timeline spans the decades April 1, 2015 Over the last five decades, this selection from IRRI’s historical timeline has many Indian connections tied to...Read More