A tale of two women leading rice revolutions in Latin America A tale of two women leading rice revolutions in Latin America January 1, 2015 Salomé Tupa took a sip of hot coffee, hoping it would help her cope with the suffocating...Read More
Making rice more competitive in Latin America Making rice more competitive in Latin America January 1, 2015 “Twenty years is nothing,” say the lyrics of a 1930s’ song. But, in 2015, as the Latin...Read More
Rice revival in the land of maize Rice revival in the land of maize October 1, 2014 Anyone worried about the impacts of trade liberalization on developing-country rice sectors should take a close look...Read More
Harnessing big data for climate change Harnessing big data for climate change October 1, 2014 CGIAR scientists wielding big data tools to blunt the impacts of climate change on Latin America’s rice...Read More
A solid foundation for the next generation of rice researchers A solid foundation for the next generation of rice researchers October 1, 2014 “My ARFUSA experience was extremely enriching for me as I continue with my PhD research on the...Read More
The seven samurai of Latin American rice improvement The seven samurai of Latin American rice improvement July 1, 2014 They’re not the biggest rice producers in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). But, like the seven...Read More
Flying heroes of Ecuador’s rice fields Flying heroes of Ecuador’s rice fields July 1, 2014 Apple snails (Pomacea spp.) have been a problem for Asian rice farmers for decades. First introduced in...Read More
Where Latin America’s rice gets a baptism by fire Where Latin America’s rice gets a baptism by fire April 1, 2014 The long and tortuous route traveled by many of the more than 400 improved rice varieties developed...Read More
Hybrids head for the tropics Hybrids head for the tropics July 1, 2012 Hybrid rice has the potential to produce up to 30% more yield than the best-performing modern inbred...Read More
Uruguay: A small country, big in rice Uruguay: A small country, big in rice July 1, 2012 If you were asked to name some of the outstanding rice producers of the world, you might...Read More