Rice Today

By Shalini Gakhar and Preeti Bharti When a farmer in rural Odisha, India, receives an alert on WhatsApp at dawn

As global temperatures rise and weather patterns become increasingly erratic, the quest for climate-resilient food and water systems

By Glenn Concepcion For decades, the arrival of the winter season in Northern India has been synonymous with

By Mou Rani Sarker and Humnath Bhandari  Across the coastal deltas of Bangladesh, agriculture is increasingly shaped by

By Dr. Rhowell Tiozon, Myrtel Anne Valenzuela  Protein malnutrition remains a pressing global challenge, especially in regions where cereals dominate daily diets and access to diverse

Dr. Olivyn Angeles is one of IRRI’s most beloved and respected agronomists. Part of the Sustainable Impact through

By Rehana Noor  The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is deeply committed to fostering empowerment and inclusivity by ensuring

By Glenn Concepcion  In the urban centers of Bangladesh, a dietary shift is underway. While the nation remains one of

By Glenn Concepcion  For more than half of the world’s population, rice is the essential food staple that sustains daily

By Glenn Concepcion In the modern grocery aisle, consumers are often besieged by a long list of certifications, from Organic, Fairtrade, WWF (World

By Rehana Noor  As AI data centers drive up demand for water and electricity around the world, a gravity-powered

By Bushra Humaira Sadaf and Mou Rani Sarker Water scarcity is already affecting agriculture across many parts of the

• Researchers have identified chemicals that block the INO1 enzyme, which produces “anti-nutrient” phytic acid, a natural substance in grains that prevents the

By Glenn Concepcion In the varied landscapes of South Asia, the frontline of the climate crisis isn’t just found in

By Glenn Concepcion Uganda has set its sights on a bold agricultural future. Under the National Rice Development Strategy

• Agricultural research often treats food system problems as simple technical hurdles, relying on linear, mechanistic models that fail to address non-linear,

By Glenn Concepcion In the global struggle to enhance rice production and secure food and nutrition security, a key battle happens not in the paddy fields, but in the granaries

• AWD significantly reduces irrigation water use without compromising yields, but adoption by farmers remain low  • Gravity-fed irrigation systems are hindered by soil and elevation,