Manila Times: Because most rice researchers are focused on "water-hungry" varieties, the country will experience a shortage of the staple once the looming water crisis wreaks havoc on the countryside. "Most [rice] technologies developed are for irrigated areas. If we develop technologies for non-irrigated and upland areas, then we will improve rice yields," said Dr. Saturnina Halos, Chairman of the Biotechnology Advisory team of the Department of Agriculture. She explained that the current …