Rural women in Myanmar reap the benefits of sustainable rice farming practices Rural women in Myanmar reap the benefits of sustainable rice farming practices August 3, 2020 A study on the impact of sustainable rice farming on rural women in Myanmar revealed that smallholder...Read More
Odisha’s farmers cope with climate risks using crop insurance Odisha’s farmers cope with climate risks using crop insurance July 16, 2020 Thanks to crop insurance and climate-smart rice varieties, smallholder farmers in Odisha enjoy some protection from the...Read More
With the wind beneath our wings, we soar together and higher With the wind beneath our wings, we soar together and higher June 30, 2020 The Farmer Producer Company has ushered in a new era of farming practices with tangible socio-economic benefits...Read More
New research investigates what hinders wide adoption and scaling of alternate wetting and drying in Bangladesh New research investigates what hinders wide adoption and scaling of alternate wetting and drying in Bangladesh June 15, 2020 Despite the widespread testing and promotion, alternate wetting and drying (AWD) has not been adopted in the...Read More
Making farmers climate-smart through a farmer-driven approach Making farmers climate-smart through a farmer-driven approach May 20, 2019 It started with five seed minikits in 2013. Today, more than 75% of the farmers in Katindol Village...Read More
A woman overcomes the challenge of climate change with stress-tolerant rice A woman overcomes the challenge of climate change with stress-tolerant rice December 10, 2018 With her crop surviving nearly two weeks of submergence and recovering from an intense flood, Mrs. Devi...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
Seeds of empowerment Seeds of empowerment September 27, 2018 Access to high-quality seeds and knowledge is helping India’s women farmers find their value and their voice.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
Women farmers’ Crop Cafeteria serves practical rice science Women farmers’ Crop Cafeteria serves practical rice science July 29, 2018 2 A women’s self-help group in a small village in Odisha leads the way in innovative learning that...Read More