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Rice Today
The only international magazine dedicated to rice-related research for development, Rice Today explores the world of rice science and its impact on global food security, poverty alleviation, and environmental protection. Enjoy a sampler of Rice Today in the links below:
The IRRI Pioneer Interviews New!
Rice Today is publishing edited excerpts in the magazine from selected
interviews with the pioneers of rice research. As one of the activities
to commemorate IRRI’s 50th, we have already logged around 70 hours in
conversation with more than 35 pioneers (with many more planned), ranging from
those who first roamed the rice plots with IRRI’s first director general Robert
F. Chandler, Jr., to others recently retired. Through 2010, Rice Today will be featuring some
interview excerpts with occasional full edited transcripts and video
highlights here on the Web site.
Features
In-depth examinations of the people and issues that define rice research, as seen in Rice Today over the years.
Snapshots
Stunning photos that offer a glimpse into the fascinating and diverse world of rice
Science Shorts
Concise reports on the work of rice researchers from IRRI and beyond.
People
The stories behind the people who dedicate their lives to rice research and helping the billions of people who depend on the staple grain.
Rice and environment
How does the environment affect rice production? How does rice production affect the environment? Rice Today’s environment section examines these and other pressing environmental issues.
Africa
Rice is an increasingly important crop in Africa. Rice Today now keeps you up-to-date with a regular feature on African rice news, research, and issues.
Maps
Rice Today’s Maps section gives readers a sense of the big picture, offering key rice information at a glance.
Grain of Truth
Guest experts discuss some of the hottest — and at times controversial — issues in rice research.
Rice Facts
Leading agricultural economists take a look at the numbers and issues that define rice and rice research.
Donors Corner
Brief profiles of IRRI’s valued funding partners.
Recipes
Delicious rice recipes from around the world.
Rice Today archive
Past issues of the magazine in their entirety, with direct links to individual stories from the Table of Contents.
We hope you find Rice Today informative, illuminating and enjoyable. Let us know what you think by sending a message to the editor,
Adam Barclay.
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April-June 2008
Vol. 7 No. 2
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Rice Today archive
Rice Today cover inspires musician
Jay Maclean, a freelance writer, information specialist, and musician, was struck by the cover photo in the April-June 2007 issue of Rice Today, which depicts the Mekong River as it winds through northwestern Yunnan Province in China. He writes: “I was sitting at my piano, looking at the cover, seeing the rugged landscape rolling down onto a narrow river, a temple, shoals and mud, nevertheless the same river that later calms down on its voyage through Cambodia and beyond. So, I began to play an impression of the scene. It came together quite quickly and after an hour I had a piece that runs for nearly 4-1/2 minutes. I added a bass line and some percussion to enhance the mood.” He calls it, naturally, River of Rice (© Jay Maclean 2007). Click here to listen.
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