Finding a balance Finding a balance October 20, 2009 Rice thrives in a flooded ecosystem. These conditions enrich the nutrients available for the crop’s growth, allowing...Read More
Rice in the Golden State: California breeding Rice in the Golden State: California breeding October 16, 2009 The successive articles Rice in the Golden State, California breeding, All in it together and On their...Read More
The new frontier The new frontier October 15, 2009 The human population and demand for food are projected to increase in the next 40 years. With...Read More
Mechanical self-sufficiency Mechanical self-sufficiency October 15, 2009 Rice production in Africa In sub-Saharan Africa, rice is a very important staple and cash crop. In...Read More
Overcoming the toughest stress in rice: Drought Overcoming the toughest stress in rice: Drought July 27, 2009 Drought brings to mind negative images of wide expanses of dry and parched lands. It is often...Read More
The promise of Latin America The promise of Latin America July 27, 2009 The Rice Trader Rice Americas 2009 Conference held last 12-14 May in Miami, Florida (USA), revealed key...Read More
Every drop counts Every drop counts July 27, 2009 Water makes up 70% of our planet. But in spite of this vast availability, our fresh water...Read More
Uganda’s rice revolution Uganda’s rice revolution July 27, 2009 Compared with other West African countries such as Mali and Senegal, which have been growing rice for...Read More
Working together to save grains Working together to save grains July 24, 2009 Even though rice prices have come down considerably since the food crisis in 2008, the fundamentals have...Read More
Making rice less thirsty Making rice less thirsty July 14, 2009 Since the dawn of agriculture, drought has been the bane of farmers, especially who grow rice, a...Read More