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26
Dec

IRRI facilitates training of trainers (ToT) for rice carbon markets study in Southeast Asia

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Banking on collaborations to better understand farmers’ readiness to participate in carbon markets, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently conducted a series of capacity-building activities in Thailand and Vietnam, including Training of Trainers (ToT) and enumerator workshops, as part of its ongoing projects to accelerate methane reductions in rice farming Rice farming, a vital […]

23
Dec

Revolutionizing Rice: Japan’s Future with AI

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Dylan Smith. In the heart of technological innovation, Japan is embarking on a bold new venture: integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into its agriculture, specifically focusing on its iconic rice cultivation. As traditional farming faces challenges such as aging farmers, climate change, and global competition, Japan sees emerging technology as a beacon to navigate these obstacles. […]

22
Dec

Bumper harvest, but rice prices soar

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That the per-acre Aman rice yield this season is notably higher than that of the last season, when the country reportedly had produced an all-time high of 16.7 million tonnes of Aman, is a piece of welcome news. Despite an increase in per-acre yield, it is hard to make assessment of the actual Aman production […]

16
Dec

Farming smarter

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By Muhammad Imran Across the vast, rural stretches of Pakistan, farming is more than an occupation — it’s the very heartbeat of the nation. Every morning, as the sun rises over fields of wheat, cotton, or rice, farmers embark on a daily struggle to cultivate the land and navigate an increasingly complex and unforgiving agricultural […]

16
Dec

How emerging technologies in the rice mill industry are embracing efficiency, precision, and sustainability

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By Vasu Naren There is a phenomenal growth in the Rice market which roughly amounts to USD 102.80bn (report by Statista). The market is expected to grow annually by 7.60% (CAGR 2024-2029). These figures are a clear indication of the rapid growth of the rice milling industry globally, this is complimented by the rapidly evolving […]

15
Dec

Grain by grain: Tracing India’s Rice Market Transformation in 2024.

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The evolution of the rice market signifies a shift away from the purely commodity-driven mindset of the past. By Kunal Gupta The Indian rice market has undergone remarkable changes in 2024, mirroring evolving consumer preferences and vibrant socio-economic trends. A key aspect of this transformation is the shift from loose to packaged rice, which has […]

12
Dec

IRRI Eyes Stronger, Long-term Sustainable Rice And Climate Action Partnership With Thailand.

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12 December 2024, Thailand: Leaders from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) met with Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat of the Thailand Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC) to discuss advancing collaborative efforts in rice research and development. The IRRI delegation, led by Director General Dr. Yvonne Pinto, Asia Director Dr. Jongsoo Shin, and Country Representative Dr. […]

11
Dec

International collaboration drives Vietnam’s low-emission rice program

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CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas. SOC TRANG, Vietnam, 21 November 2024 – Co-organized by the Department of Crop Production-Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (DCP-MARD) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a consultation meeting was held to discuss opportunities and cooperation to support the implementation of the Sustainable Development Project for 1 Million Hectares […]

09
Dec

‘3R Model’ for farming to help curb PM2.5 in Thailand

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WRITER: Post Reporters Thailand is looking to enhance farmers’ ability to rehabilitate land and replace some crops with alternative, high-value plants to tackle agricultural burning that causes PM2.5 dust pollution in lowland areas. The Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives and stakeholders from various international organisations in Thailand recently formed the “Friends of Thai Agriculture” […]

06
Dec

Without pesticides

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Nasira Habib WE don’t need pesticides to grow healthy, nutritious and delicious food. Scientific research has established that healthy plants repel pests. “Insects only feed upon food that is considered unfit, nutritionally poor, dead or dying,” says entomologist Dr Thomas M. Dykstra. They cannot digest fully healthy plants. Their digestive systems cannot process the sugars […]

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