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Crop diversification in rice-based systems in the polders of Bangladesh: Yield stability, profitability, and associated risk Crop diversification in rice-based systems in the polders of Bangladesh: Yield stability, profitability, and associated risk March 1, 2021 2 Bangladesh is ranked among the top 10 most climate-vulnerable countries in the world. Therefore, finding a resilient...Read More
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Tolerant varieties and application of nutrients can effectively manage drought stress in rice Tolerant varieties and application of nutrients can effectively manage drought stress in rice December 1, 2020 Drought incidence in rain-fed areas is the major abiotic stress especially to rice growing in around 23...Read More
Maintaining the diversity of integrated rice and fish production confers adaptability of food systems to global change Maintaining the diversity of integrated rice and fish production confers adaptability of food systems to global change November 24, 2020 Rice and fish production practices can provide local food and nutrition security, income benefits, generate more revenue...Read More
Rural women in Myanmar reap the benefits of sustainable rice farming practices Rural women in Myanmar reap the benefits of sustainable rice farming practices August 3, 2020 A study on the impact of sustainable rice farming on rural women in Myanmar revealed that smallholder...Read More
Enhancing food security and profitability of Odisha farmers through rice fallow intensification Enhancing food security and profitability of Odisha farmers through rice fallow intensification June 22, 2020 Increasing cropping intensity in fallow lands could substantially improve food production and enhance the livelihoods of rural...Read More
Widely recognized water-saving technology does not increase damage by pest rodents Widely recognized water-saving technology does not increase damage by pest rodents June 8, 2020 Rice farmers in Southeast Asia are hesitant to adopt the water-saving technology, alternate wetting and drying (AWD)...Read More
Rice ratooning makes a comeback Rice ratooning makes a comeback April 23, 2020 The cultivation of rice ratoon crops has not gained widespread use because of its typically unpredictable and...Read More
Smallholder rice farmers in Guangdong Province reap more benefits with less fertilizer Smallholder rice farmers in Guangdong Province reap more benefits with less fertilizer April 20, 2020 A survey of rice farmers in Guangdong Province in China showed perceived positive livelihood changes and increased...Read More