In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1986 In retrospect: IRRI Annual Report 1986 January 8, 2021 We place major emphasis on fostering the expansion of a global family of research institutes and scientists...Read More
Transforming agriculture in Southern Africa Transforming agriculture in Southern Africa January 4, 2021 This book provides a synthesis of the key issues and challenges facing agriculture and food production in...Read More
Digital agriculture and pathways out of poverty: the need for appropriate design, targeting, and scaling Digital agriculture and pathways out of poverty: the need for appropriate design, targeting, and scaling December 21, 2020 For digital agriculture to deliver on its promise of increasing farmers’ yields and incomes, it is critical...Read More
Integrated management of weeds in direct-seeded rice in Cambodia Integrated management of weeds in direct-seeded rice in Cambodia December 16, 2020 Weeds are a bigger problem for dry direct seeding rice (DDSR) compared to transplanting because they germinate...Read More
The rice processing industry in Nepal: Constraints and opportunities The rice processing industry in Nepal: Constraints and opportunities December 10, 2020 A study of the rice milling industry would provide the overall context within which to examine the...Read More
Tolerant varieties and application of nutrients can effectively manage drought stress in rice Tolerant varieties and application of nutrients can effectively manage drought stress in rice December 1, 2020 Drought incidence in rain-fed areas is the major abiotic stress especially to rice growing in around 23...Read More
The importance of maintenance breeding: A case study of the first miracle rice variety-IR8 The importance of maintenance breeding: A case study of the first miracle rice variety-IR8 November 28, 2020 The 2010 study examined the decreasing grain yield of IR8, which was the first modern rice variety...Read More
Maintaining the diversity of integrated rice and fish production confers adaptability of food systems to global change Maintaining the diversity of integrated rice and fish production confers adaptability of food systems to global change November 24, 2020 Rice and fish production practices can provide local food and nutrition security, income benefits, generate more revenue...Read More
Changing the world with seeds: The breeding history of IR8 Changing the world with seeds: The breeding history of IR8 November 15, 2020 4 In the 1950s, Asia is on the brink of famine. Food is scarce and millions of people...Read More
Sustainable rice production project wraps up nearly a decade of high-impact research-for-development activities Sustainable rice production project wraps up nearly a decade of high-impact research-for-development activities November 11, 2020 Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia with Reduced Environmental Footprint (CORIGAP) tackled many serious challenges to agriculture...Read More