Indonesia – Rice farmers in Indonesia dodge El Nino
The nation’s harvest area and rice productivity per hectare increased by 2.31 percent and 3.97 percent respectively last year.
Grain of truth: Making rice greener
Demand for crops such as rice, wheat and maize is set to increase by 33 percent by 2050, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations.
Genebank tourism
IRRI’s genebank has a particular attraction and significance.
Nigeria – Association in Bayelsa seeks foreign partners to boost rice production
The Bayelsa chapter of Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN) says it is seeking foreign partners to produce rice in commercial quantity in the state.
Philippines – Scientists to gather at international conferences in the Philippines to discuss diseases that threaten rice production
Scientists from around the world will share the latest advances in controlling two devastating rice diseases during back-to-back international conferences in Manila, Pilippines.
Fiji – Rewa Rice Ltd Embrace New Technology To Boost Production
The new electronic dryer is five times faster than the old kerosene dryer.
Tanzania – Experts want Tanzanian farmers to upgrade rice
Tanzania is among the 25 countries that produce rice in Africa.
Genetically engineered rice with high levels of iron and zinc is developed
According to the World Health Organization, Fe and Zn deficiency has serious consequences for health, particularly during childhood.
Philippines – DNA to turbocharge rice ‘green revolution’
Rice breeders will soon be able to produce higher-yielding varieties much more quickly and under increasingly stressful conditions with DNA technology.
Philippines- Growing hope with Green Super Rice
Green Super Rice (GSR) is giving to the farmers new opportunities.