The present trends of demand and supply of rice, in general, revealed that it would be difficult to achieve self-sufficiency in rice production in Nepal...

A study of the rice milling industry would provide the overall context within which to examine the drivers and barriers to the growth of the rice sector...

The adoption of stress-tolerant rice varieties in 22 districts in Nepal is leading the way to sustainable rice production and food security in the country....

With no advanced education, Khushi Ram Mishra and Lok Nath Devkota have become successful seed producer farmers in Nepal. Their success stories are still...

INDIA, BANGLADESH, Nepal, and IRRI seal the deal. From left, S.M. Nazmul Islam, Bangladesh; Robert Zeigler, IRRI director general; Jaya Mukunda Khanal,...

Rice in South Asia (Photo: Isagani Serrano) Rice is a staple for the majority of the 1.7 billion South Asian population and a source of livelihood for...

Rice is important to the people and the economy of Nepal, where agriculture employs around 80% of the population and contributes 37% to the country’s...

Good quality, right quantity, appropriate variety, and proper timing of availability are crucial elements of ensuring seed security. (Photo: Jose Ibabao) Laxima...