Researchers discover traditional rice varieties with strong anti-cancer properties Researchers discover traditional rice varieties with strong anti-cancer properties June 21, 2021 A new study discovered rare traditional rice varieties with the genetic basis for increased catechin and total...Read More
Understanding the dynamic of rice farming systems in southern Mozambique to improve production and benefits to smallholders Understanding the dynamic of rice farming systems in southern Mozambique to improve production and benefits to smallholders June 18, 2021 This study aimed to assess rice farming system typologies in the Chókwè Irrigation Scheme to better understand...Read More
Trends in varietal diversity of main staple crops in Asia and Africa and implications for sustainable food systems Trends in varietal diversity of main staple crops in Asia and Africa and implications for sustainable food systems June 14, 2021 Agricultural diversity can be beneficial for environmental health, resilience, and food production. Biodiverse cropping systems can suppress pests...Read More
Impact of natural disasters on the efficiency of agricultural production: an exemplar from rice farming in Sri Lanka Impact of natural disasters on the efficiency of agricultural production: an exemplar from rice farming in Sri Lanka June 7, 2021 This study presents a number of policy implications that should be considered by every rice-producing country. It...Read More
Rice farming in Central Java, Indonesia—Adoption of sustainable farming practices, impacts, and implications Rice farming in Central Java, Indonesia—Adoption of sustainable farming practices, impacts, and implications June 4, 2021 Persuading farmers to try out and consequently adopt new practices is challenging. Adoption rates of CSA practices...Read More
Pest surveillance system for food security: A case study in the Philippines Pest surveillance system for food security: A case study in the Philippines May 28, 2021 Ensuring food security amidst the increasing population requires a pest surveillance system for staple food. Regularly collected...Read More
Resource-conservation technology for sustainable productivity of intensive rice-based cropping pattern in Bangladesh Resource-conservation technology for sustainable productivity of intensive rice-based cropping pattern in Bangladesh May 25, 2021 Resource-conserving technology is a novel crop management approach for intensive rice-based cropping systems in Bangladesh. The study...Read More
Reducing pesticides and increasing crop diversification offer ecological and economic benefits for farmers—a case study in Cambodian rice fields Reducing pesticides and increasing crop diversification offer ecological and economic benefits for farmers—a case study in Cambodian rice fields May 18, 2021 To increase incentives for farmers, the selection of surrounding plants should integrate information about farmers’ choices to...Read More
Small mammal communities, associated damage to rice, and damage prevention in smallholder rice storage facilities in Sri Lanka Small mammal communities, associated damage to rice, and damage prevention in smallholder rice storage facilities in Sri Lanka May 14, 2021 In the first such study in Sri Lanka, we identified the main rodent and shrew species and...Read More
Women of scientific substance: Madonna Casimero Women of scientific substance: Madonna Casimero May 11, 2021 This edition of Women of scientific substance features Madonna Casimero, a senior scientist at the International Rice...Read More