Unusual yellowing and stunting in the Jackpot 102 rice variety were reported in Laguna, with initial symptoms resembling tungro. Responding to the reports from local agricultural offices, scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) conducted a series of tests and confirmed the first documented case of rice yellowing syndrome in the Philippines. Read more: (fb)

In The Media: As rice demand increases in Kenya, one question stands out. Can the country become self-sufficient in rice production, instead of importing nearly 80% of what it consumes? With strategic partnerships and the wide adoption of Komboka, a high-yielding, IRRI-developed rice variety, Kenya is poised to make that shift. Learn more: (fb)