Benin – Private-public collaboration needed for rice R&D
A seed company manager adds that partnerships aid in selecting good varieties
Between Joe Tohme’s science and his philosophy
He is Joseph Tohme or simply Joe, leader, mentor, and manager, and he could also even be called the scientific guru of generations of researchers that have learned beside him a particular way of making science.
Philippines – 100,000 hectares eyed for hybrid rice production
The agribusiness cluster envisions a sustainable, competitive and climate-resilient BIMP-Eaga agro-industry and fisheries.
India – Mahyco, Arcadia developing salinity-tolerant rice variety
In two years of initial field trials, rice varieties with Arcadia’s salinity-tolerance trait showed double-digit increase under saline conditions, with no loss of yield under normal conditions, said the company in a statement.
USA – Rice champions birth defects prevention
Since Jan. 1, 1998, all enriched grains in the United States are required to be fortified with folic acid.
Vietnam – Salt Wounds Vietnam’s Rice Crop
More than 200.000 metric tons of rice have been damaged, reported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Kenya – We turn broken rice into sizzling snacks
A women’s group from Manyata show the multiple uses of broken rice.
USA – My Turn: If you plant rice you get rice
A story about how rice cultivation allows the development of peace.
USA – Rice farmers may have a better year
Rice farmers will have a better year.
Africa – A SMART choice for Africa’s inland-valley rice farmers
The main challenge is how inland valleys can be efficiently and sustainably used to boost Africa’s rice production. The key is improved water control.