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 | IRRI Micromodules Rice is globally recognized as a major food crop. It serves as the main source of calories for more than half of the world’s 7 billion people. However, rice production has adversely been affected by various abiotic stresses that are... | ||||
 | IRRI Micromodules The sustainability of the rice production system is a prime concern to maintain food security and economic growth.
The traditional approach of rice production demands high labor and production costs.
New resources, capital-efficient, and... | ||||
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 | IRRI Micromodules The increasing population leads to many challenges in food security. In 2050 around 10 billion people will live on earth that is around a 30 percent increase from today's population. There will be three gaps that need to be addressed: the Food... | ||||
 | IRRI Micromodules Managing rice straw remains a challenge in Asia, where more rice, and hence, more straw, is grown each year to meet rising demand. After harvest operations, it's not feasible for farmers to collect and manage the straw in the field manually. The... | ||||
 | IRRI Micromodules Weed control is important to prevent losses in yield and production costs, and to preserve good grain quality. It involves the adoption of various practices and principles. In this micromodule you will learn about the challenges involved in weed... |
