Strategic alliance with BRAC Strategic alliance with BRAC April 5, 2017 BRAC will play a key role in attaining food security through improved agricultural productivity in coastal BangladeshRead More
Helping Indonesia keep its rice bowl full Helping Indonesia keep its rice bowl full February 1, 2017 One of the biggest rice consumers in the world aims to develop a long-term strategy for rice...Read More
Regional consortium examines initiatives, way forward for rice and climate change agenda in fragile environments Regional consortium examines initiatives, way forward for rice and climate change agenda in fragile environments January 19, 2017 The rice sector in Southeast Asia is beset with climate-related problems, thus, concerted efforts in tackling this...Read More
Change is coming to Philippine agriculture Change is coming to Philippine agriculture December 12, 2016 Emmanuel Piñol, the new secretary of the Department of Agriculture, aims to achieve food security through the...Read More
Why invest in optimizing water use in rice farming? Why invest in optimizing water use in rice farming? December 8, 2016 Water use in rice farming needs to be optimized to improve water availability for urban needs.Read More
In Nepal: reliable seed networks speed up delivery of climate-smart rice varieties to farmers In Nepal: reliable seed networks speed up delivery of climate-smart rice varieties to farmers November 4, 2016 KATHMANDU, Nepal, 24 October–A reliable seed network is crucial in bringing climate-smart rice varieties faster to farmers...Read More
A tribute to the Rice King A tribute to the Rice King October 15, 2016 Thai rice farmers are fortunate to have a head of state who does more than offer symbolic...Read More
CGIAR centers explore options for collaborative research to achieve global food security CGIAR centers explore options for collaborative research to achieve global food security June 29, 2016 LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—Representatives of international agricultural research centers organized under CGIAR have agreed to intensify sharing of...Read More
Filipino farmers host “field summit” with Asian rice experts Filipino farmers host “field summit” with Asian rice experts June 9, 2016 BULACAN, Philippines—Several farmers from San Ildefonso town recently (26 May) hosted a “field summit” with rice...Read More
From crop production to market: Improving the livelihood of Pakistan’s basmati rice farmers From crop production to market: Improving the livelihood of Pakistan’s basmati rice farmers March 18, 2016 A program for improving Pakistan’s basmati rice for the export market is a shining example of how...Read More