UK – Modern agriculture cultivates climate change – we must nurture biodiversity
Crop-breeding innovations are merely a short-term solution for falling yields.
Guyana – Aromatic rice production to be increased
The Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) is intensifying efforts to produce aromatic rice.
Asia – Vietnam Rice Industry Faces Threat From Climate Change, Mekong Dams
Scientists are developing rice varieties able to cope with rising salinity when water levels are too high or dry conditions, aimed at sustainable solutions for all delta rice production regions.
USA – Conventional rice varieties promising in preliminary trials
Diamond showed appreciable yield increases over currently grown long-grain varieties including Roy J and LaKast and CL151. Titan showed particular advantages over other medium-grain varieties such as Jupiter and CL272.
Africa – Rice: Scientists Hope New Varieties Can Start Africa Rice Revolution
First locally bred hybrid varieties are yielding more than expected, and could boost food security in Africa.
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.
Canadá – Rice crops that can save farmers money and cut pollution: new research from U of T
A new University of Toronto study has identified “superstar” varieties of rice that can reduce fertilizer loss and cut down on environmental pollution in the process.
Preventing rice pests, diseases during rainy season
There are many modern varieties that are resistant to pests and diseases such as PSB Rc10 (for rice blast), Rc242 (for BLB), and Rc 216 (for green leafhopper).
Bangladesh – Golden Rice: The Malnutrition Fighting Crop
Research on golden rice began in the 1990s as an effort to develop a type of rice that could counter malnutrition.
USA – Local farmers take part in rice farm research tour
The scientists discussed variety development updates, the control of weeds, fertilization along with insects and diseases.