Rice farming, with intricate irrigation systems and tight-knit farming communities, has long been suspected of fostering collectivism. However, proving this theory requires navigating confounding ...

Beneficial microbes in the soil of rice paddies could be key allies in a collaborative project to build a circular agricultural economy in the celebrated rice-growing region of Niigata, Japan. By ...

Why rice matters: Rice feeds billions and shapes cultures worldwide, from Southeast Asia’s terraces to the Mekong Delta’s patchwork fields. Science meets tradition: Researchers are optimizing milling ...