08 January 2024, Philippines: Rice, while a staple food for half of the world’s population, is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,
12 December 2024, Thailand: Leaders from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) met with Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat of the Thailand Ministry of
Developed using radiation-based mutation breeding techniques, these non-GMO crop varieties are set to revolutionise agriculture across. Press Trust of India Mumbai The Bhabha
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Fazal Sher ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, directed the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department (FSC&RD) to take action against the seed dealers
By John Rey Saavedra CEBU CITY – The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) will distribute drought-tolerant and submergence-tolerant rice varieties to Visayas
In the Japanese village of Kamimomi, a small group of farmers began gathering their rice in extreme heat, two weeks earlier than usual. Kamimomi is in Japan’s western
Scientists from IRRI and UC Davis have developed a novel approach to manipulate the rice phytobiome, enhancing rice resilience and productivity amid climate change. Their research
By Eric Ralls Earth.com staff writer With climate change and limited resources creating tough challenges, researchers are trying out different methods to improve agricultural