Rice Research to Production (RR2P) Course
This course covers the basics of rice production, an overview of the changes and challenges in the rice industry from production to market, an awareness of the research considerations around the rice-based agri-food systems, advancements in rice breeding, the socio-economic and environmental aspects of rice production, latest innovations in rice science, and building effective collaborations within the international research community.
Facilitated by the respective experts in IRRI, course activities range from instructor-led lectures, open discussions, asynchronous sessions, and hands-on field exercises
Objectives
Learn the basics of rice production
Appreciate rice varietal diversity
Examine the research and development issues related to food security
Apply the necessary hands-on skills related to rice production and breeding
Build effective international collaborations
Key Modules
Rice production basics
Rice research and development
Rice breeding methodologies
Farmer participatory research and technology transfer
Effective ways to structure international collaboration
Target Audience
This course is aimed at early career researchers and graduate (MS and PhD) students.
Course Fee: US $3,750