NILPHAMARI, May 14, 2025 (BSS) – Experts in a training program have stressed the need to popularise the mechanized direct-seeded rice (DSR) technology among farmers to enhance rice production at reduced cost and braving the adverse effects of climate change. They viewed this in the hands-on training on ‘Power tiller operated seeder (PTOS) for local […]
By Leander C. Domingo LOW-CARBON rice farming practices and technologies as well as carbon credit opportunities in agriculture were introduced to more than 100 stakeholders from across the rice value chain in a workshop led by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (Searca) on April 23. Arnan Araza of […]
INDONESIA is set to stop importing rice this year for the first time in decades, thanks to surging production and stockpiles in one of the world’s top growers of the staple food. Domestic output is expected to increase to at least 33.8 million tons in 2026, up from a target of 32.8 million tons this […]
“Valuable resources for improving rice varieties.” by Doric Sam. Scientists in China have uncovered a possibly revolutionary development that can help shape the future of a universally utilized grain. A research team from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences published a study in Nature revealing the immense […]
Pests are thriving under El Niño and migrating to southern China causing rice yield losses and a potential food shortage. Migratory pests from mainland Southeast Asia, thriving under El Niño, are partially driving rice yield losses in southern China, a study led by Peking University has found. The researchers said the new findings were crucial […]
By Dann Okoth Climate change, combined with rising carbon dioxide levels, may significantly impact arsenic levels in paddy rice, potentially raising lifetime health risks for consumers, according to a new study. Long-term exposure to inorganic arsenic can lead to cancers of the lung, bladder, and skin, as well as heart disease and diabetes, according to […]
Suakoko, Bong County, Liberia — In a significant stride toward bolstering Liberia’s food and nutrition security, stakeholders from across the agricultural sector gathered on March 17, 2025, at the Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI) for a vibrant Field Day showcasing ten newly developed upland rice varieties. Organized by AfricaRice in partnership with CARI and the […]
Gene named QT12 identified by researchers from Huazhong Agricultural University in Wuhan boosts yields by 78%. News Desk Chinese scientists have discovered a key gene that significantly improves rice’s tolerance to extreme heat while preserving grain quality and boosting yields — a breakthrough with major implications for food security amid climate change. The gene, named […]
In a surprising turn of events, our changing climate is having a detrimental impact on food safety, making increased monitoring essential. By Jed Thomas As the impacts of climate change deepen across global systems, food safety is emerging as a major, underappreciated front. Among the latest concerns is rice, a staple food for more than […]
Discovered genes provide strategies to protect rice crops against climate change and to domesticate wild relatives that can grow in currently unproductive habitats. Peer-Reviewed Publication– King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) A new study, seen in Nature Genetics and led by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST; Saudi Arabia) […]
