Resilient Food Initiative

Working to improve the resiliency of agriculture

A recent publication co-authored by RFI team member Ben Putman and colleagues shows rice intensification in Bangladesh has improved economic and environmental welfare in the country.

Highlights

  • Rice consumption in Bangladesh increased by 12.6% as a result of HYV production.
  • HYV rice in Bangladesh contributes an additional 26 million rations per capita annually.
  • HYV rice provides increased food security with less environmental impacts.

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