Science

World Wetland Day: IRRI’s role in preserving Bangladesh’s Haor wetland ecosystem

World Wetland Day: IRRI’s role in preserving Bangladesh’s Haor wetland ecosystem

February 5, 2025

by Rehana Noor In the Haor wetlands of Bangladesh, rice is a key source of food and...

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In South Asia, less N surplus and sustainable agronomy are keys to combatting climate change

In South Asia, less N surplus and sustainable agronomy are keys to combatting climate change

January 31, 2025

by Veronica Mae Escarez A Nature report revealed that improving nitrogen use efficiency by lessening redundant nitrogen...

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Building Resilient Food Systems for Odisha’s Smallholders Through Convergence and Innovation

Building Resilient Food Systems for Odisha’s Smallholders Through Convergence and Innovation

January 23, 2025

by Swati Nayak*, Arabinda Kumar Padhee**, Sk Mosharaf Hossain*, Subhasmita Mahapatra* Dilip Kumar Rout*, Girija Prasad Swain*...

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In Eastern India, timely planting can mitigate climate change

In Eastern India, timely planting can mitigate climate change

December 16, 2024

by Sugandha Munshi, Amit Srivastava,R.K.Sohane, Anil Kumar Yadav ,Rajesh Kumar ,Prakashan Veetill, Vikram Patil, Paneerselvam,Sonam Sherpa and...

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How DSR can revolutionize rice farming in Nepal

How DSR can revolutionize rice farming in Nepal

December 6, 2024

by Prem Raj Bhatt, Mosharaf Hossain, Swati Nayak

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Healthy Soils, Healthy Rice

Healthy Soils, Healthy Rice

December 4, 2024

Soil is the most important natural resource after water and oxygen for life on Earth. Soil is...

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Sorjan Farming: A Climate-Smart Solution for Coastal Bangladesh

Sorjan Farming: A Climate-Smart Solution for Coastal Bangladesh

November 5, 2024

by Sharif Ahmed, Manik Debnath, Bushra Humaira Sadaf, and Humnath Bhandari In the face of rising sea...

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IRRI researchers capture consumer insights on low glycemic index rice in ongoing market study

IRRI researchers capture consumer insights on low glycemic index rice in ongoing market study

October 28, 2024

by Jhoanne Ynion, Marie Claire Custodio, Glenn Vincent Ong, Reuben James Buenafe, Nese Sreenivasulu, Hans De Steur,...

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Small machine, big impact: Power tiller-operated seeder and local service providers increase farmers’ efficiency, profitability, and food security

Small machine, big impact: Power tiller-operated seeder and local service providers increase farmers’ efficiency, profitability, and food security

October 26, 2024

by Muhammad Ashraful Habib*, Swati Nayak*, Nuruzzaman*, Saidul Islam* and Amaresh Chandel** While direct-seeded rice (DSR) cultivation’s...

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Farmers Struggling for Livelihood: Water Woes in Coastal Region of Bangladesh

Farmers Struggling for Livelihood: Water Woes in Coastal Region of Bangladesh

October 15, 2024

by Mou Rani Sarker, Bushra Humaira Sadaf and Ahmad Salahuddin With around 300 households, Hironpur (pseudonym) in...

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