One of the most effective means to

One of the most effective means to promote the flow of agricultural information over the world is the modern computerized communication facilities, which allow to gather, disseminate, and facilitate interac- tion and exchange of such information among a large number of people and institutions working in the same field. Obviously, it still needs to have initiatives, coordination and leadership in this regard. The Inter-Regional Cooperative Research Network on Rice in the Mediterranean areas have regularly publi- shed the MEDORYZAE Bulletin, which provides member countries with interesting news on its activities concerning technical and managerial issues in the Network. More collaborative efforts among member countries and institutions, universities, NARCs, etc., working on rice in the temperate regions should be encouraged in the participation in the flow of rice information in various disciplines. At the initial step, e- mail and other electronic mail forum for short-term conferences on relevant topics could be explored to promote the flow of rice information among those interested.