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IYR MISSION IYR 2004 aims at promoting improved production of - and access to - this vital food crop, which feeds more than half the world's population while providing income for millions. Read the IYR concept paper...
RICE AND
US
IYR will highlight the vital role that rice plays in
agriculture, food security, the environment, culture and science. Take our Quick tour...
COOKING WITH
RICE
"Place sugar and milk in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over
medium heat..." Seven delicious Rice desserts...
KIDS!
If you have a painting or drawing that illustrates our theme of "Rice is life", why not send it to
our Rice art gallery? Please contribute!
CALENDAR
International organizations, governments, farmers’ organizations and the private sector will
celebrate IYR. Keep up to date with our IYR calendar...
NEWS
Italy funds IYR. Italy has committed US$660,000 to promote, coordinate and implement observance of IYR in Italy and throughout the world. The news release...
World Food Prize. Two rice scientists from China and Sierra Leone have been named co-winners of the World Food Prize for their work on high-yielding rice. Details...
Photography contest. Nikon cameras will be awarded for the most original print, slide or digital image related to the IYR theme, "Rice is life". More...
Scientific awards. FAO and IRRI have sponsored an award for the best scientific articles on rice agronomy and breeding. Details...
Mediterranean rice. Turin University will host in September 2004 an international conference on rice production in Mediterranean climate areas. More...
Rice research. Japan's Ministry of Agriculture is organizing a World Rice Research Conference in November 2004. Details...