Reimagining agricultural education Reimagining agricultural education May 25, 2017 IRRI Education is the next evolutionary step for IRRI’s training program.Read More
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PRISM in perspective PRISM in perspective April 25, 2017 Information has the power to help policymakers make better decisions.Read More
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Global research program on rice launches website Global research program on rice launches website April 11, 2017 LOS BAÑOS, Philippines – The CGIAR Research Program (CRP) on Rice Agri-Food Systems (RICE) officially launches its...Read More
Vietnam technology for growing mushroom using rice straw is a good model for other Asian countries Vietnam technology for growing mushroom using rice straw is a good model for other Asian countries April 6, 2017 7 CAN THO, Vietnam—Traditional rice straw management practices in most rice-growing countries like Vietnam involve burning the by-product...Read More