Newsweek | 10 February 2016
According to the International Rice Research Institute, each hectare of land (about 2.5 acres) used to cultivate rice in Asia provides food for 27 people. But by 2050, that same hectare will need to feed 43 people. Read more
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Food security still top agenda as ChemChina acquires Syngenta
The Financial Express | 8 February 2016
The acquisition of Syngenta by ChemChina will not affect the key agenda of the company. Rather it could further strengthen the firm's commitment towards food security, high-ups of the seed and crop solution company said at a press meet Monday. Read more
The acquisition of Syngenta by ChemChina will not affect the key agenda of the company. Rather it could further strengthen the firm's commitment towards food security, high-ups of the seed and crop solution company said at a press meet Monday. Read more
Rice husk, no more a waste
Pakistan observer | 7 February 2016
According to the International Rice Research Institute, rice is one of the important staple food crops, daily food for more than 3.5 billion people of the world. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) estimated world rice production of 700 million tons in 2010. Since the husk constitutes 20% of rice, vast quantities of rice husk is disposed of as waste, or burned in open fields, polluting the environment. Read more
According to the International Rice Research Institute, rice is one of the important staple food crops, daily food for more than 3.5 billion people of the world. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) estimated world rice production of 700 million tons in 2010. Since the husk constitutes 20% of rice, vast quantities of rice husk is disposed of as waste, or burned in open fields, polluting the environment. Read more
Expert canvasses rice revolution for food security
The Punch | 7 February 2016
African governments and policymakers have been urged to improve management practices and policies as a way of increasing rice production on the continent. Read more
African governments and policymakers have been urged to improve management practices and policies as a way of increasing rice production on the continent. Read more
Transforming rice breeding
The Daily Star | 4 February 2016
In IRRI Dr. Eero Nisslä, head Plant Breeding Genetics and Biotechnology Division and his team is already in progress to change some of their breeding approaches. Scientists are in a process to transform the conventional breeding concept in a business format. Read more
In IRRI Dr. Eero Nisslä, head Plant Breeding Genetics and Biotechnology Division and his team is already in progress to change some of their breeding approaches. Scientists are in a process to transform the conventional breeding concept in a business format. Read more
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Nutritional security through bio-fortified zinc rice
The Daily Star | 4 February 2016
Bangladesh agriculture has contributed to achieving food self sufficiency through production of about 38 million tons of food grain. Rice alone provides a major share of this with over 35 million tons. Read more
Bangladesh agriculture has contributed to achieving food self sufficiency through production of about 38 million tons of food grain. Rice alone provides a major share of this with over 35 million tons. Read more
On heirloom rice and sustainable seafood
Business World | 3 February 2016
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna points out that heirloom rice varieties are tastier, more aromatic, and more resilient to environmental stresses. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna points out that heirloom rice varieties are tastier, more aromatic, and more resilient to environmental stresses. Read more
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