The hybrid alternative for Africa

The hybrid alternative for Africa

Developing the hybrid rice technology capacity of national partners, farmers, nongovernment organizations, and the private sector is a major component of the AfricaRice strategy. During the week-long Hybrid Rice Class Technology Forum, the DA established the...
DA encourages farmers in Ilocos Norte to use hybrid rice

DA encourages farmers in Ilocos Norte to use hybrid rice

The Hybrid Rice Development Consortium (HRDC) had a very successful 3-day Annual Meeting last September 21-23 at IRRI Headquarters in the Philippines. Public and private partners from around the world came together virtually and face-to-face to meet, discuss, plan,...
HRDC 2022 Annual Meeting in Pictures

HRDC 2022 Annual Meeting in Pictures

The Hybrid Rice Development Consortium (HRDC) had a very successful 3-day Annual Meeting last September 21-23 at IRRI Headquarters in the Philippines. Public and private partners from around the world came together virtually and face-to-face to meet, discuss, plan,...
Yuan Longping (1930–2021)

Yuan Longping (1930–2021)

Crop scientist whose high-yield hybrid rice fed billions. Chinese children recite a Tang dynasty poem that credits the farmer’s sweat and toil for the rice on their plates. They should also acknowledge crop scientist Yuan Longping, the ‘father of hybrid rice’, the...