Increased research in weed control is urgently required now to address the severe agricultural problems of today and tomorrow
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Myanmar could become Asia’s granary, says IRRI
With a focus on helping rice farmers reach Myanmar’s production potential, the European Union has pledged a large amount of money and the World Bank recently ended its 25-year hold on grants to Myanmar
Scientists find clues to more disease-resistant watermelons
A consortium of more than 60 scientists from the United States, China, and Europe has published the genome sequence of watermelon which could lead to a more nutritious, tastier and disease-resistant fruit
Banana could replace potato as staple crop for millions
Climate change could lead to crops from the banana family becoming a critical food source for millions of people, a new report revealed
Greater food output, less environmental impact of agriculture possible
A study published in Nature by a team of researchers from the University of Minnesota and McGill University in Montreal suggests food security and a healthy environment are both possible