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November 12, 2025

BRAC and IRRI experts deliberate on smarter water management in Bangladesh

November 11, 2025

IRRI digital apps training reaches 2,500 stakeholders to boost Vietnam's rice value chain

November 11, 2025

Next-gen rice lines top check varieties at 7.5 t/ha in ESA

November 11, 2025

QTL Profiling Now Live on EBS

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Odisha’s Deputy CM Calls for Scaling of Healthier and Indigenous Rice

Odisha’s Deputy CM Calls for Scaling of Healthier and Indigenous Rice

BOLANGIR, India (October 25, 2025) — Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Sj. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo expressed support for ongoing efforts to promote
November 13, 2025
BRAC and IRRI experts deliberate on smarter water management in Bangladesh

BRAC and IRRI experts deliberate on smarter water management in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh (23 October 2025) — As Bangladesh faces mounting challenges from climate change, managing water resources has become central to
November 12, 2025
IRRI digital apps training reaches 2,500 stakeholders to boost Vietnam's rice value chain

IRRI digital apps training reaches 2,500 stakeholders to boost Vietnam's rice value chain

CAN THO, Vietnam (3 November 2025) –  In support of the digital transformation in Vietnam’s rice sector, the International Rice Research
November 11, 2025
Next-gen rice lines top check varieties at 7.5 t/ha in ESA

Next-gen rice lines top check varieties at 7.5 t/ha in ESA

MOROGORO, Tanzania (8 October 2025) — Elite rice lines are outperforming the current popular varieties across Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA),
November 11, 2025
QTL Profiling Now Live on EBS

QTL Profiling Now Live on EBS

QTL profiling is now integrated into the EBS Platform’s MDA module.Teams across CGIAR research Centers continue to collaborate to enhance the
November 11, 2025
Asia’s agri leaders, experts unite for stronger rice R&D cooperation at 29th CORRA meeting...

Asia’s agri leaders, experts unite for stronger rice R&D cooperation at 29th CORRA meeting...

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (29–30 October) - Deeper regional collaboration for developing climate-smart technologies, advancing low-carbon rice production,
November 6, 2025
International Rice Research Institute wins at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025

International Rice Research Institute wins at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025

Dual recognition highlights International Rice Research Institute’s leadership in sustainable agriculture across Asia.SINGAPORE (November 5, 2025) -
November 6, 2025
New Business Guidance equips companies to cut rice methane emissions

New Business Guidance equips companies to cut rice methane emissions

Actionable strategies to scale low-emission, sustainable rice value chainsGeneva, 31 October 2025 – Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable
November 4, 2025
Cross-Sector Collaboration Key to Harness Earth Intelligence for Sustainable Rice Cultivat...

Cross-Sector Collaboration Key to Harness Earth Intelligence for Sustainable Rice Cultivat...

Practical Earth Observation applications for rice were showcased, from basin-scale irrigation planning to field-level MRV of greenhouse gas emissions.
November 4, 2025
DA-BPI, DA-PhilRice, and IRRI strengthen climate-smart pest management in rice in the Phil...

DA-BPI, DA-PhilRice, and IRRI strengthen climate-smart pest management in rice in the Phil...

MANILA, Philippines (16 October 2025) - The Philippine Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), the Department of Agriculture -
November 4, 2025
Less Is More in India’s Upcoming Rice Breeding Strategy

Less Is More in India’s Upcoming Rice Breeding Strategy

Hyderabad, India (25 October 2025)—India is redefining how rice breeding responds to consumer and market demand. To move beyond yield as the sole
November 3, 2025
Kasetsart University and IRRI Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Climate-Smart and Hea...

Kasetsart University and IRRI Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Climate-Smart and Hea...

Bangkok, Thailand (24 October 2025) — Kasetsart University (KU) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have formalized a new chapter of
October 30, 2025
ISO-aligned GHUs Champion Safe Global Germplasm Exchange

ISO-aligned GHUs Champion Safe Global Germplasm Exchange

Los Baños, Philippines (28 April 2025) — In a major step toward harmonizing laboratory quality across CGIAR’s global network, the Germplasm Health
October 30, 2025
Xi Cao appointed head of ADB-CGIAR Clearing House Facility to accelerate agri-innovation a...

Xi Cao appointed head of ADB-CGIAR Clearing House Facility to accelerate agri-innovation a...

Los Baños, Philippines (24 October 2025) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has announced the appointment of Ms. Xi Cao as the new
October 30, 2025
Joint International Conference Showcases Innovations in Sustainable Rice and Vegetable Res...

Joint International Conference Showcases Innovations in Sustainable Rice and Vegetable Res...

24 October 2025, Nonthaburi, Thailand — National and international scientists, policymakers, development partners, private sector representatives, and
October 29, 2025