Tag: Ir8

In the 1960s, a new strain of rice was developed that would dramatically alter the course of food production and help feed millions, becoming famously known as "miracle rice". This was the high-yielding IR8, created by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines.

The term "Miracle rice" can refer to two very different rice varieties, one a low-calorie food product and the other a historical high-yielding grain that helped combat famine. The answer to the question, 'Which rice is known as Miracle rice?' depends on whether you are interested in a modern dietary substitute or a monumental achievement in agricultural history.