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Potential trade policy reforms in Southeast Asian rice markets: Domestic and international impacts Potential trade policy reforms in Southeast Asian rice markets: Domestic and international impacts October 15, 2021 The rice tarrification debate is well-anchored in economic research, but there is still scope for additional work....Read More
Phytosanitary interventions for safe global germplasm exchange and the prevention of transboundary pest spread: The role of CGIAR germplasm health units Phytosanitary interventions for safe global germplasm exchange and the prevention of transboundary pest spread: The role of CGIAR germplasm health units September 6, 2021 The efforts of GHUs in thoroughly testing germplasm accessions for known pests, before their release for international...Read More
A toolkit for unpacking gender dynamics of migration in rice-based agricultural systems in South Asia A toolkit for unpacking gender dynamics of migration in rice-based agricultural systems in South Asia August 23, 2021 This toolkit was developed to support mixed methods research to explore how gender dynamics is constitutive of...Read More
Social networks and agricultural performance: A multiplex analysis of interactions among Indian rice farmers Social networks and agricultural performance: A multiplex analysis of interactions among Indian rice farmers August 20, 2021 These channels are central to the success of introduction of innovations such as improved varieties, machinery, and...Read More
The spillover effect of direct competition between marketing cooperatives and private intermediaries: Evidence from the Thai rice value chain The spillover effect of direct competition between marketing cooperatives and private intermediaries: Evidence from the Thai rice value chain August 13, 2021 Our analysis suggests that farmers are better off selling their rice if they sell it in the...Read More
Disentangling challenges to scaling alternate wetting and drying technology for rice cultivation: Distilling lessons from 20 years of experience in the Philippines Disentangling challenges to scaling alternate wetting and drying technology for rice cultivation: Distilling lessons from 20 years of experience in the Philippines August 3, 2021 The review’s findings point to the importance of rethinking the boundaries and assumptions of scaling theory of...Read More
What drives consumer demand for packaged rice? Evidence from South and Southeast Asia What drives consumer demand for packaged rice? Evidence from South and Southeast Asia July 16, 2021 The demand for improved packaging, branding, and labeling of rice is expected to rise in Asia. Because...Read More
Tailoring rice varieties to consumer preferences induced by cultural and colonial heritage: Lessons from New Rice for Africa (NERICA) in The Gambia Tailoring rice varieties to consumer preferences induced by cultural and colonial heritage: Lessons from New Rice for Africa (NERICA) in The Gambia June 25, 2021 Maintaining and expanding NERICA’s market share will require breeders to incorporate trait mixes that reconcile agronomic gains...Read More
Trends in varietal diversity of main staple crops in Asia and Africa and implications for sustainable food systems Trends in varietal diversity of main staple crops in Asia and Africa and implications for sustainable food systems June 14, 2021 Agricultural diversity can be beneficial for environmental health, resilience, and food production. Biodiverse cropping systems can suppress pests...Read More