Science

How DSR can revolutionize rice farming in Nepal

How DSR can revolutionize rice farming in Nepal

December 6, 2024 4479

by Prem Raj Bhatt, Mosharaf Hossain, Swati Nayak

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Healthy Soils, Healthy Rice

Healthy Soils, Healthy Rice

December 4, 2024 3755

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 3297

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 3829

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 4161

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 9500

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

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Are rice systems sustainable in Sri Lanka? – A case of Deduru Oya reservoir irrigation scheme

Are rice systems sustainable in Sri Lanka? – A case of Deduru Oya reservoir irrigation scheme

June 24, 2024 2 4483

by M. Jayasiri, N. Dayawansa, Karin Ingold, and Sudhir Yadav Paddy cultivation is significant in Sri Lanka,...

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Unearthing old rice germplasm, illuminating a new way to improvement

Unearthing old rice germplasm, illuminating a new way to improvement

May 20, 2024 2827

by Xiaoming Zheng, Ramaiah Venuprasad, and Ajay Kohli Scientists are delving into molecular genetics to enhance crop...

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Breeding rice for salinity tolerance and salt-affected soils in Africa: A review

Breeding rice for salinity tolerance and salt-affected soils in Africa: A review

May 6, 2024 3505

by Nafeti Titus Mheni, Newton Kilasi, Fergie Ann Quiloy, Maria Cristina Heredia, Atugonza Bilaro, Joel Meliyo, Shalabh...

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The acceptability of locally adapted japonica rice variety in selected rice farmers in Bohol and Nueva Ecija, Philippines

The acceptability of locally adapted japonica rice variety in selected rice farmers in Bohol and Nueva Ecija, Philippines

April 22, 2024 2729

by Jewel Joanna S. Cabardo, Renen Szilardo C. de Guzman, Dong-Soo Park, and Jung-Pil Suh The japonica...

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