This hybrid rice represents a significant advancement towards sustainable agriculture, as rice cultivation contributes to about 12% of human-made methane emissions. By JERUSALEM
By: Kurt Dela Peña – Content Researcher Writer. MANILA, Philippines—With over 17 million poor households in the Philippines, an economist pointed out that the price of
by Barbara Mijares Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson on Wednesday, Feb. 5, reiterated his call for farmers to aim to produce 6 metric tons of rice per hectare with good
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s main (Maha) season rice harvest is projected at 2.56 million metric tonnes, based on cultivation up to December 2024, including re-cultivation after
International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, 4 October 2024 – The 2024 NARES-IRRI Joint Advancement Meeting in Zanzibar, Tanzania, reaffirmed a shared
By Elizabeth Osayande In a one-of-its-kind advancement for rice production amid the pressing challenges of climate change, a group of researchers led by a Nigerian scientist,
Scientists have developed a new rice strain that emits 70% less methane, addressing a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. By identifying key compounds in rice root exudates,
By Wilnard Bacelonia. MANILA – Senate President Francis Escudero on Monday voiced support for the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) plan to declare a national food
Western food trends, people living alone behind shift By Ko Dong-hwan Consumption of rice as part of a meal in Korea is expected to decline by 15 percent over the next 10 years