By 2050, about 70% of extra food production is needed to feed the world\u2019s population. As a majority staple food, the expansion of rice production should be accelerated. This systematic literature review aims to discover the factors that influence rice yields, through a methodology that is partitioned into four main stages, i.e., query entry into multiple database sources, article title filtering, abstract filtering, and final article selection. The results show that genetics, irrigation system management, and farmers\u2019 long-evolved local knowledge or experiences, are the three big factors that elevate the rice production rates. Nevertheless, global warming is a serious challenge that should be deeply considered due to its great impact on reducing rice yields by up to 14.5%. Thus, the development of genetically modified rice varieties needs to be escalated while still maintaining other exogenous factors. This study contributes to providing a broader perspective for decision-makers and other relevant experts in terms of accelerating rice production to achieve global food security.<\/p>\n