Rice Today

By Glenn Concepcion  In the agricultural landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), women are the unrecognized engine of food production. They

By Myrtel Anne G. Valenzuela, with editorial contributions from Gene Hettel Peter Randolph Jennings, 95, the first rice

By Glenn Concepcion  Rice is a cornerstone of food and economic security in Asia, with over 3.5 billion people

A pilot initiative in West Bengal is helping historically flood-prone farming communities prepare for a potential El Niño-driven

From laborers to leaders, women farmers can become powerful agents of climate resilience when innovations are co-designed and aligned with the

Rice straw management provide clear economic and environmental benefits. But to make it work at scale, a systemic shift is

By Myrtel Anne G. Valenzuela, Dr. Swati Nayak, Dr. Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Dr. Sk Mosharaf Hossain, Ms Subhasmita

By Glenn Concepcion  For the farmers of Bangladesh, the Aman rice season is a high-stakes gamble against nature. While the

By John Damien Platten1, Myrtel Anne Valenzuela 1, Katreena Titong 1, Frodie Waing2, Lenie Quiatchon-Baeza3  For more than a decade, NSIC Rc 222 has been a trusted rice variety for

By Shalini Gakhar, Preeti Bharti, and Manas Ranjan Sahoo When a farmer in rural Odisha, India, receives an alert on

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