The Rice Revolution: Slashing 70% of Methane Emissions While Boosting Yields
Scientists have developed a new rice strain that emits 70% less methane, addressing a major source of greenhouse gas ...
More rice, less gas: Chinese and Swedish scientists create hybrid to cut methane emissions
Researchers hope to register their rice in China for farmers and are working with firms to add oxantel to fertilisers Chinese and Swedish researchers have developed a high-yield rice variety that ...
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Swedish Scientists Develop Climate-Friendly Rice
Rice farming, in particular, plays a significant role. It accounts for around 12% of global methane emissions. Methane is a ...
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Imports cool coarse rice market, fine varieties' prices steady
Highlights Wholesale coarse rice prices drop Tk2-3 per kg in a week Retail prices, including fine varieties, remain largely elevated Prices in Chattogram drop Tk3-4 per kg for coarse varieties In ...
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Rice variant slashes planet-warming methane emissions by 70 per cent
Using traditional crossbreeding, researchers have created a new strain of rice that produces much less methane, a potent ...
High-yield rice breed emits up to 70% less methane
Rice cultivation is responsible for around 12% of global methane emissions, and these emissions are expected to increase with ...
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Low-GI rice varieties for diabetics
With diabetes rising as the fourth leading cause of death in the Philippines, PhilRice food scientists are exploring rice varieties better suited for people with the medical condition. They are ...