IPM (No, not integrated pesticide management!) IPM (No, not integrated pesticide management!) November 6, 2017 Even as we continue to promote farmer education on IPM principles and knowledge, it is important to...Read More
Climate change action plans for rice farming: from concepts to implementation Climate change action plans for rice farming: from concepts to implementation October 30, 2017 Rice-growing countries in Asia are moving toward the development and implementation of concrete mitigation programs to reduce...Read More
From dust bowl to rice bowl From dust bowl to rice bowl October 23, 2017 Conservation agriculture has a vital role to play in sub-Saharan Africa’s food security for a population projected...Read More
The link between rice sustainability and food security The link between rice sustainability and food security October 16, 2017 The United Nations Environment Programme’s focus in the rice sector is borne not only from its importance...Read More
Thai Rice NAMA to turn a crisis into an opportunity for environmental safeguards Thai Rice NAMA to turn a crisis into an opportunity for environmental safeguards September 25, 2017 Thailand is ranked as the world’s fifth largest rice producer. So, rice production significantly contributes to the...Read More
The SRP in the Philippines: “We now know that we are eating safe rice” The SRP in the Philippines: “We now know that we are eating safe rice” September 14, 2017 Farmers who are considering adopting the SRP standard have already set their expectations of obtaining higher yield...Read More
The SRP in Cambodia: Leveling the field for farmers, rice, and endangered wildlife The SRP in Cambodia: Leveling the field for farmers, rice, and endangered wildlife September 14, 2017 If you want to work with the people of Cambodia, then you need to work with rice...Read More
The SRP in Vietnam: A promising solution for farmers and rice The SRP in Vietnam: A promising solution for farmers and rice September 14, 2017 The Loc Troi Group believes that sustainable agricultural practices, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and mitigating the effects...Read More
A “green standard” brings a new era of sustainability for the global rice sector A “green standard” brings a new era of sustainability for the global rice sector September 14, 2017 The Sustainable Rice Platform is a promising tool for strengthening Southeast Asia’s rice sector by promoting sustainable...Read More
Study: Water-saving technology for rice found suitable for use across the Philippines Study: Water-saving technology for rice found suitable for use across the Philippines September 13, 2017 PHILIPPINES—The Paris Agreement, successfully negotiated in 2015, marked a milestone in the global effort to curb greenhouse...Read More