Daily Archives: July 29, 2013

India – Controversial rice growing technique provides hope for bigger yields

Source: PRI26/07/2013 – Systems of Rice Intensification — is changing the way people in parts on India grow rice, these farmers claim. By using fewer resources and getting bigger crops, they’re more successful. Some scientists, though, are suspicious.

Cambodia – Cambodia tests ‘super rice’ to fortify its children

Source: The Christian Science Monitor24/07/2013 – Specialists hope that if substituting regular rice with super rice is successful in Cambodia, they can improve the lives of millions of children across the world.