THE INTERNATIONAL RICE COMMISSION Twenty-first Session Chiclayo, Peru, 3-5 May 2006
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
II. MAIN REPORT
1. Opening Session 1.1 Keynote Address1.2 Report on the implementation of the Commission's Twentieth Session recommendations1.3 Rice market situation in 2005 and outlook for 20061.4 Recommendations 2. Session on Rice Genetic improvement for rice is life in farmers' fields 2.1 Impacts and achievements for the improvement of human nutrition2.2 Breeding varieties for rainfed rice ecosystems in Asia: progress and impact2.3 Achievements and impact of NERICA on sustainable rice production in sub-Saharan Africa2.4 Rice research at the International Cooperation Centre of Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD)2.5 Recommendations 3. Session on Integrated Management for Rice is life in farmers' fields 3.1 The concept and implementation of precision farming and the integrated rice management system for sustainable production in the twenty-first century3.2 Progress towards more competitive irrigated rice production in Latin America: transfer of improved crop management practices3.3 Weedy rice problems and solutions for its management3.4 Issues on weed management in United States rice production3.5 Impact of integrated nutrient management on sustainable rice production3.6 Aquatic biodiversity in rice-based systems for food and nutrition3.7 Impacts of diversification of rice-based systems for enhanced human nutrition3.8 Using wholegrain rice to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs)3.9 Recommendations 4. Session on Regional Strategies for Rice is life in farmers' fields 4.1 Rice production in Latin America at a critical crossroads4.2 Latin American Fund for Irrigated Rice (FLAR): a new form of public-private association for the development of the rice sector in Latin America4.3 African smallholder farmers: rice production and sustainable livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa4.4 Regional strategies for sustainable rice-based production systems in Asia and the Pacific: challenges and opportunities4.5 Challenges and opportunities for sustainable increase of rice production in the Near East region4.6 Sustainable rice production in Europe4.7 Recommendations 5. Session on Country Reports and Statements 5.1 Argentina,5.2 Bolivia5.3 Brazil5.4 Colombia 5.5 Costa Rica5.6 Ecuador5.7 Egypt5.8 Guatemala5.9 Madagascar5.10 Mexico5.11 Nicaragua5.12 Panama5.13 Peru5.14 Spain5.15 Thailand5.16 Uruguay5.17 Venezuela 6. Closing Session 6.1 Adoption of the Report6.2 Other matters6.3 Date and place of the next session
1. Opening Session
1.1 Keynote Address1.2 Report on the implementation of the Commission's Twentieth Session recommendations1.3 Rice market situation in 2005 and outlook for 20061.4 Recommendations
2. Session on Rice Genetic improvement for rice is life in farmers' fields
2.1 Impacts and achievements for the improvement of human nutrition2.2 Breeding varieties for rainfed rice ecosystems in Asia: progress and impact2.3 Achievements and impact of NERICA on sustainable rice production in sub-Saharan Africa2.4 Rice research at the International Cooperation Centre of Agricultural Research for Development (CIRAD)2.5 Recommendations
3. Session on Integrated Management for Rice is life in farmers' fields
3.1 The concept and implementation of precision farming and the integrated rice management system for sustainable production in the twenty-first century3.2 Progress towards more competitive irrigated rice production in Latin America: transfer of improved crop management practices3.3 Weedy rice problems and solutions for its management3.4 Issues on weed management in United States rice production3.5 Impact of integrated nutrient management on sustainable rice production3.6 Aquatic biodiversity in rice-based systems for food and nutrition3.7 Impacts of diversification of rice-based systems for enhanced human nutrition3.8 Using wholegrain rice to promote small and medium enterprises (SMEs)3.9 Recommendations
4. Session on Regional Strategies for Rice is life in farmers' fields
4.1 Rice production in Latin America at a critical crossroads4.2 Latin American Fund for Irrigated Rice (FLAR): a new form of public-private association for the development of the rice sector in Latin America4.3 African smallholder farmers: rice production and sustainable livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa4.4 Regional strategies for sustainable rice-based production systems in Asia and the Pacific: challenges and opportunities4.5 Challenges and opportunities for sustainable increase of rice production in the Near East region4.6 Sustainable rice production in Europe4.7 Recommendations
5. Session on Country Reports and Statements
5.1 Argentina,5.2 Bolivia5.3 Brazil5.4 Colombia 5.5 Costa Rica5.6 Ecuador5.7 Egypt5.8 Guatemala5.9 Madagascar5.10 Mexico5.11 Nicaragua5.12 Panama5.13 Peru5.14 Spain5.15 Thailand5.16 Uruguay5.17 Venezuela
6. Closing Session
6.1 Adoption of the Report6.2 Other matters6.3 Date and place of the next session
LIST OF OFFICERS
Chairperson: : Mr Manuel Manrique Ugarte (Peru) (Ecuador)
First Vice-Chairperson: : Mr Jorge Burneo (Ecuador)
Executive Secretary: Mr Nguu Van Nguyen (FAO/Rome)
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