In recognition of the growing importance of rice as a strategic crop for Africa’s food security and poverty reduction, the African Union Commission and the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly pro…
Archive for July, 2011
L’Union africaine et AfricaRice signent un protocole d’accord pour la promotion du secteur rizicole en Afrique
Conscients de l’importance croissante du riz en tant que denrée stratégique pour la sécurité alimentaire et la réduction de la pauvreté en Afrique, la Commission de l’Union africaine et le Centre du riz pour l’Afrique (AfricaRice) ont sign
“Chalky” discovery could increase value of rice by 25%
IRRI has uncovered genetic information on what makes rice chalky – an undesirable trait – that could lead to higher quality “chalk-free” rice.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation supports IRRI work
Jeff Raikes – CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation – encourages philanthropists to support poverty reduction be investing in rice science.
Impact potential of sorghum and pearl millet technologies for post-rainy season in India
In India, sorghum is cultivated during rainy (kharif) and post‐rainy (rabi) seasons in central and western Maharashtra, Northern Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. The crop is cultivated in Maharashtra both for grain and fodder during khari…