Homestead gardening: A gender-responsive solution for a resilient and food-secure Bangladesh Homestead gardening: A gender-responsive solution for a resilient and food-secure Bangladesh September 8, 2025 By Mou Rani Sarker, Bushra Humaira, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari In Bangladesh, food insecurity and malnutrition...Read More
How mixed farming innovations are shaping the livelihood of rural Bangladesh How mixed farming innovations are shaping the livelihood of rural Bangladesh September 3, 2025 By Abdul Haque, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari The economy of Bangladesh is largely dependent on agriculture,...Read More
Machine learning algorithms are helping scientists analyze and predict grain quality and nutritional content for rice breeding Machine learning algorithms are helping scientists analyze and predict grain quality and nutritional content for rice breeding August 27, 2025 The technology promises to accelerate the development of rice varieties that meet consumer preferences, enhance nutritional value, and...Read More
Harnessing green manuring for nature-based sustainable soil management in Bangladesh Harnessing green manuring for nature-based sustainable soil management in Bangladesh August 27, 2025 By Sharif Ahmed, Abdullah Miajy, Manik Debnath, and Humnath Bhandari Did you know that most agricultural soils in...Read More
Engaging youth in farming is key to the future food security of Bangladesh Engaging youth in farming is key to the future food security of Bangladesh August 19, 2025 By Abdul Haque, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari Bangladesh’s economy heavily relies on agriculture, with a significant...Read More
Inside the global effort to defend rice from major diseases Inside the global effort to defend rice from major diseases August 18, 2025 By Van Schepler-Luu & Myrtel Anne Valenzuela Rice diseases such as bacterial blight and blast are no...Read More
IRRI’s Connected Breeding sparks a new era in crop innovation IRRI’s Connected Breeding sparks a new era in crop innovation July 31, 2025 Connected Breeding, a new breeding strategy by IRRI, is set to revolutionize rice breeding by unlocking complex...Read More
Can rice be healthy and still taste good? Can rice be healthy and still taste good? July 23, 2025 The three global rice cuisine reimagined with low-GI rice served during the launched of low-gi rice at...Read More
Multi-nutrient 3-in-1 rice for enhanced health and nutrition benefits Multi-nutrient 3-in-1 rice for enhanced health and nutrition benefits July 23, 2025 IRRI has developed 3-in-1 rice through gene stacking to address vitamin A, iron, and zinc deficiencies. This...Read More
In Nepal, DSR Brings Inclusive Gains for Profitable and Sustainable Rice Farming In Nepal, DSR Brings Inclusive Gains for Profitable and Sustainable Rice Farming July 17, 2025 By Prem Raj Bhatt, Rabin Kushma Tharu, Mosharaf Hossain, Swati Nayak In Nepal, women form the backbone...Read More