“Dam” good heroes “Dam” good heroes June 1, 2016 A small dam in M’bé near Bouaké, Côte d’Ivoire represents the inspiring story of unsung heroes who...Read More
Joint action from ASEAN, other rice-growing countries, key to managing looming food crisis Joint action from ASEAN, other rice-growing countries, key to managing looming food crisis April 14, 2016 The world may be confronted with a global food crisis similar to the 2007-08 crisis as a result...Read More
Myanmar all set to adopt climate-smart strategies in agriculture Myanmar all set to adopt climate-smart strategies in agriculture April 1, 2016 Myanmar is a Southeast Asian nation where 61% of its 53 million people depend on agriculture for...Read More
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Is the global rice market headed for a repeat of the 2007-08 rice price crisis? Is the global rice market headed for a repeat of the 2007-08 rice price crisis? March 3, 2016 The 2007-08 rice price spike seems to have taken place ages ago considering the calmness in the...Read More
Hats off to a master juggler Hats off to a master juggler March 2, 2016 A dynamic research leader, a well-respected rice agronomist, a mentor to young scientists, a widely published author,...Read More
Finding flood-prone rice areas in West Africa Finding flood-prone rice areas in West Africa March 2, 2016 Rice, cultivated in the flood plains along the Niger River and its tributaries in Nigeria’s northern states,...Read More
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A woman’s touch saves seeds A woman’s touch saves seeds March 2, 2016 Aroti Roy is a female farmer at the Auskhali Village in Batiaghata Upazila, Khulna District, Bangladesh. In...Read More
A glimmer of hope for Vietnam’s white gold A glimmer of hope for Vietnam’s white gold March 2, 2016 Rice is referred to as Vietnam’s “white gold” because it is not only a valuable staple crop...Read More