IRRI News
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Rice research investment delivers sixfold return
A US$12 mill investment in rice research returns more than $70 million in benefits to rice farmers and national economies.
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Largest-ever philanthropic investment into budding rice scientists
A US$3 million donation has established the Lee Foundation Rice Scholarship Program to educate and train future rice scientists.
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Rice seed aids Bangladesh’s cyclone recovery
Bangladesh’s rice farmers recovering from Cyclone Mohashe will receive free seed of flood-tolerant rice from IRRI.
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Features
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GRiSP: Right on target
The Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP), launched in January 2011 is now half way its first phase.
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Women, health, and Golden Rice
Vitamin A deficiency is most prevalent among young children and pregnant and lactating women. Find out how Golden Rice may help.
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The China factor in the global rice market
China saved last year's market importing 2.3 million tons of rice. This year they may become the top rice importer with 3 million tons.
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World population
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people depend on rice
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Annual Report 2012
