I remember Honda Rice I remember Honda Rice October 7, 2006 The Green Revolution in rice has been documented throughout much of Asia, but few think of Vietnam...Read More
Breeding history Breeding history October 7, 2006 2 Forty years ago, a remarkable rice-breeding project culminated in the release of a rice variety under an...Read More
Innovative research and extension are the key to agricultural development Innovative research and extension are the key to agricultural development October 1, 2006 The Rural Development Administration (RDA), which celebrated its 100th anniversary recently (see page 5), is the central...Read More
Do rice prices affect malnutrition in the poor? Do rice prices affect malnutrition in the poor? July 13, 2006 At least 840 million people worldwide do not have enough food to meet their daily energy needs....Read More
Korea-IRRI collaboration multiplies benefits Korea-IRRI collaboration multiplies benefits July 13, 2006 As part of the “Top Rice Project” of the Republic of Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA), 25...Read More
Are we at risk from metal contamination in rice? Are we at risk from metal contamination in rice? July 12, 2006 The simple answer to the question posed by the title is “no”— because most rice is not...Read More
Tricks of the trade Tricks of the trade July 12, 2006 The smattering of provocative headlines, appearing in recent issues of various Philippine daily newspapers, mirrors a basic...Read More
False color gives a true impression False color gives a true impression July 12, 2006 For this issue’s article on bird diversity and wetland conversion (see Balanced on a wing on pages...Read More
A rice future for Asia A rice future for Asia July 12, 2006 Rice and agriculture are still fundamental to the economic development of most Asian nations, not to mention...Read More
The direct approach The direct approach April 12, 2006 To understand the importance of rice farming to Bangladesh, look at the numbers. This densely populated country-more...Read More