farming

Ups and downs: private-sector investment in rice research

Ups and downs: private-sector investment in rice research

April 3, 2005

Rice is, arguably, the world’s most important food crop. In spite of this prominence, the private sector...

Biopirates or pioneering conservationists?

Biopirates or pioneering conservationists?

October 1, 2004

The genebanks of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) are often portrayed in the popular...

System of rice intensification responds to 21st century needs

System of rice intensification responds to 21st century needs

July 23, 2004

The system of rice intensification (SRI) was developed in Madagascar 20 years ago by Fr. Henri de...