A game changer in Africa’s rice agronomy A game changer in Africa’s rice agronomy July 1, 2014 It is difficult for colleagues to believe that once upon a time Kazuki Saito, an agronomist at Africa...Read More
Uganda: blazing a trail to rice success Uganda: blazing a trail to rice success April 1, 2014 Uganda—widely known as “the pearl of Africa” for its exquisite natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, and...Read More
Climate-smart rice for Africa Climate-smart rice for Africa April 1, 2014 “The best adaptation to climate change is a breeding and seed system that rapidly develops, deploys, and...Read More
Banking on Africa’s rice potential Banking on Africa’s rice potential January 1, 2014 The 3rd Africa Rice Congress, held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, in October 2013, emphasized the need to invest...Read More
Cameroon: Central Africa’s potential rice granary Cameroon: Central Africa’s potential rice granary October 1, 2013 The Republic of Cameroon is often described as “Africa in miniature” because of its rich diversity of...Read More
Ghana celebrates rice Ghana celebrates rice April 1, 2013 A celebration unfolded with a pageantry of traditional drums, songs, and dances in Accra, Ghana, in November...Read More
IRRI in Burundi IRRI in Burundi October 3, 2012 Rice was introduced in Burundi in 1890, but it did not develop until 1968, when the first...Read More
Rice feels the heat Rice feels the heat July 18, 2012 Rice thrives in hot and dry to humid climates. However, extreme heat episodes can irreversibly damage rice...Read More
The pillars of Africa’s agriculture The pillars of Africa’s agriculture April 1, 2011 “When you educate a girl, you educate a nation.” Nowhere is this saying more true than in...Read More
Rice for peace Rice for peace September 21, 2010 The hills of Rwanda are once again alive with the sound of farmers singing as they harvest...Read More