IRRI must continue to be the center of excellence for rice breeding IRRI must continue to be the center of excellence for rice breeding May 28, 2019 “Our vision is to be the center of excellence for rice breeding in the world. We want...Read More
20/20 foresight and the future of rice science 20/20 foresight and the future of rice science April 30, 2019 The problems affecting the world are becoming more and more complex. Imagine if scientists had “20/20 foresight” and could...Read More
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The planet that destroys its soil destroys itself The planet that destroys its soil destroys itself November 19, 2018 Like most natural resources, we cannot continue to take soil for granted. It takes thousands of years...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
Re-imagining rice farming to secure our food future Re-imagining rice farming to secure our food future September 18, 2018 To meet the nutritional needs of a growing population, we need a solution that will ensure global...Read More
Hybrid rice for global food security Hybrid rice for global food security September 10, 2018 5 Replacing half of the rice-growing areas in the world with hybrid rice varieties with a 2 t/ha...Read More
The International Rice Congress 2018 The International Rice Congress 2018 August 23, 2018 4 The IRC provides a platform to discuss results of scientific endeavors and to set new targets for...Read More
Connecting the dots: the role of social science research in agricultural R&D systems Connecting the dots: the role of social science research in agricultural R&D systems July 9, 2018 Are we doing enough to ensure social science research contributes to advancing agricultural R&D systems?Read More