In a new research, scientists have determined that climate change is threatening rice production.
The vulnerability of rice to extreme weather is evident in the form of events like once-in-a-lifetime floods in the Philippines, India's delayed monsoon, and extensive drought in Australia.
Asia Faces Food Shortage by 2050 Without Major Water Reforms, Study Warns
A new study by scientists has warned that without major water reforms, the prospect of a food shortage by the year 2050 looms large in Asia.
A new study by scientists has warned that without major water reforms, the prospect of a food shortage by the year 2050 looms large in Asia.
Solutions to help farmers adapt are nevertheless available.
Cyclone Nargis wreaked havoc on the rice crops and communities of Myanmar in 2008. Since then, IRRI has sent submergence-tolerant and salt-tolerant rice varieties for testing there as more resilient options for farmers.
Rice Yields Under Threat Due to Global Warming
A new study has suggested that the yields of rice, which is a major food source, will drop in many areas in the future, as a result of increasing global warming.
A new study has suggested that the yields of rice, which is a major food source, will drop in many areas in the future, as a result of increasing global warming.
Horrific rat infestations also occurred recently in Laos and Bangladesh, where the rodents ate up to 100 percent of rice crops, invaded house stores of food, bit sleeping people, and likely propagated disease.
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Global Warming Might be Incorrect
The best predictions about global warming made by scientists in the recent past might be incorrect, a new study has indicated.
The best predictions about global warming made by scientists in the recent past might be incorrect, a new study has indicated.
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Agriculture Could Become Big Part Of Solution To Global Warming
A new report released by the Worldwatch Institute has said that agriculture could become a big part of the solution to global warming.
A new report released by the Worldwatch Institute has said that agriculture could become a big part of the solution to global warming.
