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
Finding the balance between the rice sector and the environment Finding the balance between the rice sector and the environment September 13, 2017 How can we boost production on existing rice lands, protect the environment, mitigate climate change impacts, and...Read More
The importance of sustainable rice supply systems The importance of sustainable rice supply systems September 13, 2017 Rice plays a crucial role in realizing the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goal to end hunger, achieve food...Read More
Winning science: Meet the awardees of the first IRRI Seed Grant Scheme Winning science: Meet the awardees of the first IRRI Seed Grant Scheme August 30, 2017 The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) delivers through research excellence. The IRRI Seed Grant Scheme was launched...Read More
Vietnam tackles its agricultural greenhouse gas emissions Vietnam tackles its agricultural greenhouse gas emissions August 17, 2017 Vietnam has the highest methane emissions from paddy rice production in the Southeast Asia region. In its...Read More
Helping meet the food needs of every individual through science and technology Helping meet the food needs of every individual through science and technology August 16, 2017 Proven technologies, policies, and institutional resources need to be collectively adopted to ensure the mitigation of stress-driven...Read More
CRISPR-Cas system: Revolutionizing the genetic blueprint of rice CRISPR-Cas system: Revolutionizing the genetic blueprint of rice August 10, 2017 Recent advances with the CRISPR system— the world’s most promising gene-editing tool—could increase the speed of rice...Read More