climate change

The potential of Biodegradable Film (biofilm) for climate-resilient rice production 

The potential of Biodegradable Film (biofilm) for climate-resilient rice production 

December 19, 2025 3 3544

By Debabrata Nath and Sudhanshu Singh (IRRI South Asia Regional Center, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India) Biodegradable film mulching is a promising, affordable solution...

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New biochar research inform understanding to improve soil health and water use efficiency for crops in salt-affected regions

New biochar research inform understanding to improve soil health and water use efficiency for crops in salt-affected regions

December 15, 2025 3470

By Glenn Concepcion A study on alfalfa crops found that the co-application of biochar amendment and partial...

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EXPLAINER: Satellites, eyes from the above protecting rice farmers

EXPLAINER: Satellites, eyes from the above protecting rice farmers

May 26, 2025 3687

by Veronica Mae Escarez Rice is a staple crop in the Philippines, and it serves as the...

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Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ participation in climate policy processes

Enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ participation in climate policy processes

May 13, 2024 2773

by Jon Hellin, Eleanor Fisher, Mary Ng’endo, Ana María Loboguerrero, Nyang’ori Ohenjo, and Sabrina Rose Indigenous Peoples...

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Achieving critical mass for the greening of rice fallows in Odisha

Achieving critical mass for the greening of rice fallows in Odisha

April 16, 2024 3633

by Mukund Variar, Ranjitha Puskur, Devi Prasad Mahapatra and Arabinda Kumar Padhee CGIAR centers are collaborating with...

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Where women in agri-food systems are at highest climate risk: A methodology for mapping climate–agriculture–gender inequality hotspots

Where women in agri-food systems are at highest climate risk: A methodology for mapping climate–agriculture–gender inequality hotspots

February 27, 2024 2068

by Lecoutere Els, Mishra Avni, Singaraju Niyati, Koo Jawoo et al. Climate change compromises gender equality. Gender...

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Flood-tolerant rice for enhanced production and livelihood of smallholder farmers of Africa

Flood-tolerant rice for enhanced production and livelihood of smallholder farmers of Africa

January 29, 2024 2083

by Lupakisyo Mwakyusa1, Shalabh Dixit, Max Herzog, Maria Cristina Heredia, Richard R. Madege , and Newton Lwiyiso...

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New study shows informed decisions can minimize the impacts of adverse weather on farmers and rice production in Tanzania’s floodplains

New study shows informed decisions can minimize the impacts of adverse weather on farmers and rice production in Tanzania’s floodplains

December 14, 2023 4034

by Veronica Mae Escarez Scientists from the Sokoine University of Agriculture, the University of Copenhagen, the Tanzania...

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Use of digital tools in sustainable rice production in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Use of digital tools in sustainable rice production in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

September 11, 2023 2 4185

by Jennifer Barnard, Ong Quoc Cuong, Trang Vu, and Katherine Nelson A review of the digital ecosystem...

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Variety-based climate-smart intervention helps smallholder farmers cope with floods in the lowlands of Odisha

Variety-based climate-smart intervention helps smallholder farmers cope with floods in the lowlands of Odisha

September 5, 2023 3809

by Mosharaf Hossain, Swati Nayak, Girija Swain, Pavan Yeggina, and Mukund Variar Natural calamities, primarily floods, of...

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