How rice became a staple in British restaurants (and how you can ride the “rice wave”) How rice became a staple in British restaurants (and how you can ride the “rice wave”) November 13, 2018 The year 2018 ushered a love for food from all over the world. With this fascination came...Read More
A balancing act in Africa’s inland valleys A balancing act in Africa’s inland valleys October 29, 2018 Inland valleys are increasingly being considered as Africa’s future food baskets and unlocking their vast potential through...Read More
An empowered woman farmer is born An empowered woman farmer is born October 22, 2018 Jagyasini Dharua’s story is one of adversity and optimism, from a struggling farmer to a leader, in...Read More
Rice straw in all ways, always Rice straw in all ways, always October 8, 2018 Rice straw is perceived to have little or no commercial value. But, in Vietnam, where rice straw...Read More
A new age of rice farming A new age of rice farming September 19, 2018 I believe that agri-industry leaders play an enormous role in shaping a more productive, economically and ecologically...Read More
Singapore helps build the next generation of rice scientists Singapore helps build the next generation of rice scientists September 3, 2018 The Lee Foundation Rice Scholarship Program offers South and Southeast Asians in the early stages of their...Read More
Empowering women is key to a stronger rice sector Empowering women is key to a stronger rice sector August 31, 2018 New investments in rice, whether boosting production or upgrades along the value chain, will have to integrate...Read More
IRRI Pioneer Interviews: Making a difference (Part 2) IRRI Pioneer Interviews: Making a difference (Part 2) August 18, 2018 Noel Magor, Nollie Vera Cruz, Roland Buresh, and J.K. Ladha boxed their papers and passed the baton...Read More
Reaping a golden harvest in the Ayeyarwady Delta Reaping a golden harvest in the Ayeyarwady Delta August 6, 2018 The rice industry stakeholders in Myanmar continue to develop solutions for sustaining agricultural development, and the continuous...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