Philippines – Inbred rice for poor farmers
The variety NSIC Rc222 has a certified yield of 6.8 tons per hectare, another inbred is NSIC 216 with a certified yield of 6.4 tons per hectare.
India – Drought-resistant rice variety released
The variety has a crop duration of 125 days, this is a big relief for farmers in the state, because they can safe resources.