IRRI has uncovered genetic information on what makes rice chalky – an undesirable trait – that could lead to higher quality “chalk-free” rice.


IRRI has uncovered genetic information on what makes rice chalky – an undesirable trait – that could lead to higher quality “chalk-free” rice.
Noting that lack of mechanization is seriously undermining the productivity and competitiveness of rice in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), representatives of rice stakeholders in the region met recently to develop a roadmap for sustainable mechanization of t…
Face au manque de mécanisation qui compromet sérieusement la productivité et la compétitivité du riz en Afrique subsaharienne (ASS), les représentants des acteurs rizicoles de la région se sont réunis récemment en vue de développer une feuill…
Mozambicans will soon get to buy and try locally grown rice developed especially to meet local consumer preferences.
A pioneering project to enhance the quality and marketability of locally-produced rice through improved harvest and postharvest technologies in eight pilot countries of West and East Africa has just been launched by the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice)….