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Tuesday, 11 June 2013 05:00
Rice research investment delivers sixfold return
A US$12 mill investment in rice research returns more than $70 million in benefits to rice farmers and national economies.
Monday, 10 June 2013 00:00
Largest-ever philanthropic investment into budding rice scientists
A US$3 million donation has established the Lee Foundation Rice Scholarship Program to educate and train future rice scientists.
Friday, 24 May 2013 15:43
Rice seed aids Bangladesh’s cyclone recovery
Bangladesh’s rice farmers recovering from Cyclone Mohashe will receive free seed of flood-tolerant rice from IRRI.
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 06:28
Climate change research hub opens in Vietnam
An international research hub has opened in Hanoi, Vietnam to develop climate-smart farming technologies for SE Asia.
Tuesday, 30 April 2013 09:13
Exhibit on farm birds opens at IRRI
Feathers in the Fields: The Birds of IRRI is open at Riceworld Museum at IRRI headquarters in Los Baños, Philippines.
Tuesday, 23 April 2013 06:30
New rice in Tanzania to boost production
Tanzanian farmers can now boost rice production with the release of two new high-yielding varieties.
Monday, 15 April 2013 14:36
Wild parent spawns super salt-tolerant rice
Farmers are set to reclaim salt-ravaged land thanks to a single rice plant born of two unlikely parents that is…
Thursday, 07 March 2013 15:09
Women restore balance in rice fields with flowers
By planting flowers around their rice paddies, women farmers in Vietnam are saving 42% on insect control costs.
Monday, 25 February 2013 10:41
More rice research collaboration between IRRI and Syngenta
IRRI and Syngenta have signed a cooperation agreement for the second phase of the Scientific Know-how and Exchange Program.
Thursday, 14 February 2013 08:13
Rice research in spotlight as Philippine President visits IRRI
The President of the Philippines visited IRRI to learn about rice research and its impact.
Wednesday, 19 December 2012 11:03
Expanding research and building partnerships in India and Nepal
Dr. J.K. Ladha, an internationally acclaimed scientist and rice research leader, will now represent both India and Nepal, with more…
Monday, 03 December 2012 17:32
Philippines secures access to IRRI’s cutting-edge rice technology
An agreement to help Filipino rice farmers produce more rice under the Philippines’ Food Staples Sufficiency Program has been signed.
Thursday, 29 November 2012 00:00
Innovative rice science: a must for global food security
Climate-change-ready rice varieties and other technologies will help reduce poverty says Dr. Robert Zeigler, in his Coromandel lecture in India.
Monday, 19 November 2012 11:39
Asia’s next rice granary: Myanmar?
As Myanmar comes out of isolation with recent political reforms, the international community is closing ranks to help the country…
Monday, 05 November 2012 07:45
Rice of the future gets financial boost
The pursuit to rein in hunger with the development of a “cutting-edge” rice of the future has received a financial…
Wednesday, 22 August 2012 01:00
Underground solution to starving rice plants
Scientists have pinpointed a gene that enables rice plants to produce around 20% more grain by increasing uptake of phosphorus.
Monday, 13 August 2012 09:22
Special rice gift arrives in flood-ravaged India
As fresh waves of floods hit India, IRRI has stepped up to provide free flood-tolerant rice seeds.
Monday, 13 August 2012 09:00
Seeds of hope amidst Philippine floods
Amidst horrendous flooding in the Philippines, there's some good news for farmers – Submarino rice – that can survive floods.
Tuesday, 31 July 2012 17:32
Farmers team with scientists to make the perfect rat trap
Rice farmers from two districts in Vietnam have successfully implemented a community action plan to thwart rodent damage to their…
Friday, 20 July 2012 15:16
Super Bags to thwart rice wastage now available to Filipino farmers
An airtight, reusable plastic bag that protects stored rice from moisture, pests, and rats, and keeps rice seeds viable, is…
Wednesday, 11 July 2012 08:21
Free phone advice helps Indonesian rice farmers earn more
Indonesian farmers could earn an added net income of US$100 or more per hectare per season by following fertilizer advice…
Friday, 06 July 2012 13:52
Study serves up healthy choice of rice
Rice consumers concerned about reports that rice is linked to diabetes can rest assured that rice can be part of…
Monday, 25 June 2012 16:24
Farmers get fertilizer advice with loans via mobile technology
Using mobile technology, Filipino rice farmers now have access to personalized fertilizer advice and micro-loans to buy fertilizer for their…
Friday, 22 June 2012 00:00
Lao PM personally endorses rice research collaboration
Rice productivity in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) got a vote of support from the country’s Prime Minister, His Excellency…
Wednesday, 07 March 2012 08:00
Cordillera mountain rice farmers get special day at IRRI
Farmers, extension officers, and local government units from the upland rice-growing areas in the Cordillera region of northern Philippines visited…
Monday, 05 March 2012 09:25
IRRI welcomes more than 500 rice farmers to field day
More than 500 rice farmers from 22 municipalities across Laguna – the province that hosts the headquarters of the International…
Wednesday, 25 January 2012 17:11
Feeding rice just got easier with smartphones
Since its debut in the Philippines a year ago, Nutrient Manager for Rice Mobile (NMRiceMobile)—designed to give fertilizer guidelines to…
