Science communication helps make research outputs accessible to smallholder farmers
24 October 2023, Manila: Rice research continues to be the core business of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). However, for the
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New Zealand’s horticulture sector needs its own Minister as incoming Government urged to focus on five key priorities
20 October 2023, New Zealand: The incoming Prime Minister is being urged to appoint a Minister of Horticulture to Cabinet to help
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World Food Day Celebration in Kenya marked by Promoting millet
20 October 2023, Kenya: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) celebration of World Food Day in Kenya, with a
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Drought Tolerant seeds begin to bear fruit in Taita-Taveta, Kenya
20 October 2023, Kenya: In the heart of Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, an innovative combination of superior seeds and comprehensive training is yielding
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Wheat pathogen surveillance system set to expand through new investment
20 October 2023, Africa: One of the world’s largest crop pathogen surveillance systems is set to expand its analytic and knowledge systems
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CIMMYT makes progress on some of the world’s top problems: 2022 Annual Report, “Harvesting Success”
20 October 2023, Africa: CIMMYT targets some of the world’s most pressing problems: ending poverty, ensuring food for the future, mitigating climate
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China grants import authorization for GM canola that can withstand herbicides
19 October 2023, Beijing: The import of a GM herbicide-tolerant canola product into China has been authorized, according to the country’s agriculture
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Integrated policy approaches can save Africa’s water and food systems, experts say
18 October 2023, Africa: Africa is expected to be one of the water-stressed regions in the world by the year 2025, with
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International rice-sector experts offer insightful review of forthcoming book on global rice policies at IRC2023
18 October 2023, Philippines: Policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders from across the globe attended the book launch session of Global Handbook of Rice
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Innovative strategies for coping with salinity intrusion in Asian Mega-Deltas presented at IRC 2023
18 October 2023, Philippines: Innovative strategies and technologies to address the problem of salinity intrusion in rice production in Asian mega delta
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