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LOS BANOS, Laguna — A recently minted partnership between the US Peace Corps and technology behemoth IBM is providing a shot in the arm for the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Read more
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Rice crops that can save farmers money and cut pollution: new research from U of T
University of Toronto
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. Read more
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. Read more
25 years of change: Why India’s farm sector needs a new deal
Hindustan Times
In chasing higher and higher GDP growth rates, India tends to gloss over two vital facts. One, farm growth cuts poverty twice as fast as industrial growth. Read more
In chasing higher and higher GDP growth rates, India tends to gloss over two vital facts. One, farm growth cuts poverty twice as fast as industrial growth. Read more
Inbred rice for poor farmers
Manila Bulletin
The usual talk about rice these days center on hybrid rice. This is because the perception is that hybrids are high-yielding while the ordinary inbred or open-pollinated varieties (OPV) are very low-yielding. Read more
The usual talk about rice these days center on hybrid rice. This is because the perception is that hybrids are high-yielding while the ordinary inbred or open-pollinated varieties (OPV) are very low-yielding. Read more
Visiting IRRI's Rice Gene Bank (Vietnamese)
VTV Singapore
The International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines has been managing the world's largest rice gene bank, which contributes to 90% of rice production globally. View video
The International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines has been managing the world's largest rice gene bank, which contributes to 90% of rice production globally. View video
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