Connecting the dots: the role of social science research in agricultural R&D systems Connecting the dots: the role of social science research in agricultural R&D systems July 9, 2018 Are we doing enough to ensure social science research contributes to advancing agricultural R&D systems?Read More
Climate change impacts on rice in Africa Climate change impacts on rice in Africa July 3, 2018 Irrigated rice production in East Africa is projected to increase slightly due to CO2 fertilization and less...Read More
Film-making farmers and the changing landscape of rice extension in Indonesia Film-making farmers and the changing landscape of rice extension in Indonesia June 24, 2018 It is time for farmers to take the lead in telling their stories and conceptualizing ways to...Read More
Transforming information into a commodity Transforming information into a commodity June 18, 2018 Can agricultural advisory services provide business opportunities for agro-input dealers?Read More
Sowing the seeds of innovation Sowing the seeds of innovation June 11, 2018 Innovation lies at the heart of the new strategic plan of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)....Read More
Drying with water Drying with water June 6, 2018 IRRI relies on its capacity to stay at the forefront of innovation in research and in the...Read More
Working with Cambodian rice farmers to combat a plague of rodents Working with Cambodian rice farmers to combat a plague of rodents May 30, 2018 By adapting new rodent pest management strategies, Cambodian farmers are now able to defend their rice fields...Read More
STRASA’s innovative approach to faster adoption of modern rice varieties and technologies STRASA’s innovative approach to faster adoption of modern rice varieties and technologies May 14, 2018 Developing new climate-resilient rice varieties and technologies is simply not enough to mitigate the impact of climate...Read More
Precision nutrient management tools help Indian farmers make smart fertilizer decisions Precision nutrient management tools help Indian farmers make smart fertilizer decisions May 2, 2018 Easy-to-use technologies are reducing farmers’ fertilizer wastage, production cost, and impact on the environment.Read More
Validating the small-farmers, large-field concept to double income Validating the small-farmers, large-field concept to double income April 23, 2018 The SFLF pilot model seems to be a very attractive option for small farmers who can significantly...Read More