MANILA, PHILIPPINES (16 October 2023) – In an effort to help curb the rising cases of diabetes globally, scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), a CGIAR Research Center, have identified the genes responsible for low and ultra-low glycaemic index (GI) in rice. This new discovery will be able to convert popular rice varieties into low and ultra-low GI
Manila, Philippines (October 16, 2023) – China’s high-tech rice industry is experiencing significant growth and holds promising prospects for the future driven by research collaboration and cooperation, according to Yangjun Zhang, director of Rice R&D at the Da Bei Nong (DBN) Group during his keynote address at the 6th International Rice Conference in Manila on 16 October 2023. Dir. Zhang
16 October 2023, MANILA, Philippines ~ Collaborative action and advancement of direct-seeded rice can be an important solution for food security and climate change challenges facing the world, according to Michael Graham, head of Bayer’s Crop Science Research and Development Breeding Division, in his keynote speech on the first day of the 6th International Rice Congress. “We are at a
Manila, Philippines (October 18, 2023) – Policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from across the globe attended the book launch session of Global Handbook of Rice Policies at the 6th International Rice Congress on 17 October. The new book, which expands on the coverage of the Handbook on Rice Policy for Asia published in 2013, is set to launch in 2024. Like
Manila, Philippines (October 17, 2023) — Innovative strategies and technologies to address the problem of salinity intrusion in rice production in Asian mega delta countries were presented by experts from various disciplines at the 6th International Rice Congress (IRC2023) in Manila. The side event, Coping with Salinity in Asian Mega-Deltas , was organized by the CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas
Manila, Philippines (October 17, 2023) — Gender in agriculture is more than the disaggregation of data based on sex. It goes beyond the realms of the mere number of men and women farmers. The deeper issues such as the impact of social dynamics and identities, technological changes, research, and opportunities in understanding equality and social inclusion were taken up at
Manila, Philippines (October 16, 2023) — Global rice prices are heavily affected by the emergence of disruptive events. However, effective and inclusive government policies, backed by investments in sustainable agriculture, can help improve current trends in the world rice market. This is the key takeaway from the discussion on the challenges facing Asian and African rice-producing countries led by the
Manila, Philippines (17 October 2023) — Private sector representatives attending the 6th International Rice Conference (IRC 2023) discussed how climate financing initiatives supported by Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) methodologies can help farmers access financial support to become active participants in sustainable rice production processes. In line with the theme of IRC 2023, Gene to Globe , Bill Salas, Chief