Understanding the dynamic of rice farming systems in southern Mozambique to improve production and benefits to smallholders Understanding the dynamic of rice farming systems in southern Mozambique to improve production and benefits to smallholders June 18, 2021 This study aimed to assess rice farming system typologies in the Chókwè Irrigation Scheme to better understand...Read More
Impact of natural disasters on the efficiency of agricultural production: an exemplar from rice farming in Sri Lanka Impact of natural disasters on the efficiency of agricultural production: an exemplar from rice farming in Sri Lanka June 7, 2021 This study presents a number of policy implications that should be considered by every rice-producing country. It...Read More
Reducing pesticides and increasing crop diversification offer ecological and economic benefits for farmers—a case study in Cambodian rice fields Reducing pesticides and increasing crop diversification offer ecological and economic benefits for farmers—a case study in Cambodian rice fields May 18, 2021 To increase incentives for farmers, the selection of surrounding plants should integrate information about farmers’ choices to...Read More
Flag leaf findings could accelerate the breeding of high-yielding, water-efficient rice Flag leaf findings could accelerate the breeding of high-yielding, water-efficient rice January 27, 2021 As breeders continue to search for ways to improve crop varieties to enable farmers to sustainably produce...Read More
The rice processing industry in Nepal: Constraints and opportunities The rice processing industry in Nepal: Constraints and opportunities December 10, 2020 A study of the rice milling industry would provide the overall context within which to examine the...Read More
Tolerant varieties and application of nutrients can effectively manage drought stress in rice Tolerant varieties and application of nutrients can effectively manage drought stress in rice December 1, 2020 Drought incidence in rain-fed areas is the major abiotic stress especially to rice growing in around 23...Read More
Sustainable rice production project wraps up nearly a decade of high-impact research-for-development activities Sustainable rice production project wraps up nearly a decade of high-impact research-for-development activities November 11, 2020 Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia with Reduced Environmental Footprint (CORIGAP) tackled many serious challenges to agriculture...Read More
Farmer-focused partnership leads to improvement, innovation of Cambodia’s rice sector Farmer-focused partnership leads to improvement, innovation of Cambodia’s rice sector June 1, 2020 One of the strategies to encourage farmers to adopt sustainable tools is building linkages between farming communities...Read More
Climate change action plans for rice farming: from concepts to implementation Climate change action plans for rice farming: from concepts to implementation October 30, 2017 Rice-growing countries in Asia are moving toward the development and implementation of concrete mitigation programs to reduce...Read More