climate change Archives - Page 3 of 10

13
Aug

New rice gene variant boosts yields under drought: IRRI

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2 min read

Agronomy International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) unveils genetic breakthrough for drought-resilient rice varieties Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in partnership with leading Indian research institutions, have identified a novel gene variant that significantly boosts rice yields under drought conditions. This discovery marks a critical advance in the race to safeguard global rice […]

06
Aug

Minister of Agriculture urges rice farmers to prioritise climate-resilient seed selection

ricenews / 6 months
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1 min read

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, Dith Tina, has urged rice farmers and producers to prioritise selecting rice seed varieties that are well-suited to Cambodia’s changing climate and evolving market demands. Tina stressed the vital importance of choosing suitable rice seeds during a recent technical delegation meeting with farmers in Banteay Meanchey province. The […]

05
Aug

Experts, Policymakers Visit ISARC to Explore Scalable Innovations in Sustainable Rice-Based Agrifood Systems

ricenews / 6 months
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3 min read

IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) is emerging as a key hub for scalable, science-led innovations in Indian and regional agriculture. With strong endorsements from top policymakers and experts, ISARC is driving impactful collaborations in climate-smart farming, digital tools, and rice-based value addition. KJ Staff IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) is increasingly being recognized […]

03
Aug

Ground realities: climate and crop choices straining Telangana’s water reserves

ricenews / 6 months
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4 min read

A CSIR–NGRI study warns that over-reliance on groundwater for paddy cultivation, combined with erratic rainfall and hard rock geology, is rapidly depleting the State’s aquifers. Scientists have called for urgent reforms in groundwater management to ensure long-term water and livelihood security. V. Geetanath Scientists at the CSIR–National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI) have stressed the urgent […]

01
Aug

The Critical Impact of Extreme Heat on Rice Production in Southeast Asia

ricenews / 6 months
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15 min read

Elyssa Kaur Ludher Extreme temperature and heat stress poses an increasingly critical threat to rice production and food security in Southeast Asia, with far-reaching consequences for the region’s economy, society, and environment. INTRODUCTION Southeast Asia’s food production has faced mounting challenges in recent years from increasingly severe climate events such as heat waves, droughts, floods, […]

01
Aug

Advancing Climate-Smart Technologies to Strengthening Rice Farming in Thailand

ricenews / 6 months
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3 min read

Background Rice is Thailand’s most important food crop, accounting for roughly half of Thai agricultural land and employing 18 million smallholder farmers. Rice farmers are among the poorest occupational groups in Thailand. They are extremely vulnerable to climate change: rice farming is a water-intensive and temperature-sensitive activity conducted in a climate that is becoming increasingly […]

23
Jul

Crop insurance initiative launched for rice industry

ricenews / 6 months
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2 min read

By News Source Guyana President Irfaan Ali, this morning launched a crop insurance initiative which will benefit more than 6,000 rice farmers across the country. The initiative is aimed at providing financial and other support to rice farmers that experience crop damage due to flooding, pesticide or pesticide infestation. During the launch of the initiative […]

23
Jul

Climate Change And The Rising Threat Of Arsenic In Rice – Analysis

ricenews / 6 months
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6 min read

By Observer Research Foundation, By Shoba Suri and Tanya Verma According to recent reports, arsenic has been detected in all samples of rice in the United States (US), with over a quarter exceeding the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) food safety guidelines. Thus, it becomes imperative to mention that climate change is impacting not only […]

21
Jul

Rice farming: West Africa secures $10m to boost climate resilience

ricenews / 6 months
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3 min read

APA-Abidjan-(Cote d’Ivoire) Thirteen West African countries are set to benefit from a $9.44 million grant aimed at reducing vulnerability and strengthening the resilience of rice value chains in the face of climate change. Approved on July 17, 2025, by the Board of Directors of the African Development Fund—the concessional financing arm of the African Development […]

17
Jul

Vietnamese rice expertise delivers gains in Cuba’s struggling fields

ricenews / 7 months
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2 min read

Under Cuba’s blazing sun, Vietnamese rice expert Tran Thi Tham stood amid a sea of golden fields, eyeing the hefty rice stalks – her hard-fought victory alongside local farmers battling fuel shortages, power cuts, and outdated farming practices. “Seeing these fields, heavy with grain and beautiful as a painting, with yields surpassing past seasons, I […]

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