Rice ratooning makes a comeback Rice ratooning makes a comeback April 23, 2020 The cultivation of rice ratoon crops has not gained widespread use because of its typically unpredictable and...Read More
Smallholder rice farmers in Guangdong Province reap more benefits with less fertilizer Smallholder rice farmers in Guangdong Province reap more benefits with less fertilizer April 20, 2020 A survey of rice farmers in Guangdong Province in China showed perceived positive livelihood changes and increased...Read More
Managing sheath blight and drought in rice using Trichoderma Managing sheath blight and drought in rice using Trichoderma April 6, 2020 The exploitation of microbes plays an important role in mitigating the effect of environmental stresses and pests...Read More
Adding color to future rice breeding Adding color to future rice breeding March 23, 2020 In recent years, the demand for pigmented rice varieties has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity among consumers....Read More
Bacterial blight-resistance gene discovered in wild rice from South America Bacterial blight-resistance gene discovered in wild rice from South America February 26, 2020 Bacterial blight of rice caused by Xanthomonasoryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) is one of the most destructive diseases...Read More
Agricultural mechanization shaping the future of Burundi’s rice sector Agricultural mechanization shaping the future of Burundi’s rice sector February 12, 2020 For many African countries like Burundi, agricultural mechanization can be a transformative tool for achieving food security...Read More
Developing a new model for quality rice seed production for Odisha’s farmers Developing a new model for quality rice seed production for Odisha’s farmers January 8, 2020 3 . Quality seed is not only the most basic input, but it also influences how the crop...Read More
Sustainable Rice Straw Management book now available for download Sustainable Rice Straw Management book now available for download December 2, 2019 Sustainable Rice Straw Management is an open access book that provides a wide array of options for rice straw...Read More
Hydroponics rice paddy nursery: An innovative twist on growing rice in India Hydroponics rice paddy nursery: An innovative twist on growing rice in India November 18, 2019 23 Promoting the wider use of hydroponics paddy nursery can help Indian rice farmers save significant amounts of...Read More
A resistant variety and a biological fungicide show promise in controlling rice blast in Cambodia A resistant variety and a biological fungicide show promise in controlling rice blast in Cambodia September 4, 2019 A resistant variety and a fungus used as a treatment for blast disease offer Cambodian farmers a...Read More