News Our impact goes beyond rice Discover the latest updates and impactful stories from IRRI’s work around the world. IRRI NewsEventsMedia Center Home News & Events News Highlights Scientists discovered new gene to help rice “escape” heat, protect yields June 11, 2026 June 5, 2026 Kerala emerges as a hub for low-emission rice innovations June 2, 2026 IRRI joins global effort to modernize GHG measurement guidelines for rice June 1, 2026 India approves two rice varieties to secure yields in direct-seeded rice farming May 29, 2026 IRRI and BRMP formalize renewed partnership to advance rice research in Indonesia All News Country - Any -AfricaBangladeshBurundiChinaSingaporeBruneiIndiaKenyaSouth KoreaCambodiaMozambiqueNepalIndonesiaSri LankaTanzaniaLao PDRUgandaMyanmarPhilippinesSouth AsiaThailandMalaysiaVietnamSoutheast AsiaEast AsiaAmericasEurope Date Published Min Max Search Scientists discovered new gene to help rice “escape” heat, protect yields LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (11 June 2026) –With El Niño-driven heat and prolonged dry spells threatening rice production, scientists from Japan’s National June 11, 2026 Kerala emerges as a hub for low-emission rice innovations KERALA, India (April 30, 2026) — The State of Kerala is emerging as a strategic hub for developing and scaling farmer-centered and data-driven low June 5, 2026 IRRI joins global effort to modernize GHG measurement guidelines for rice TSUKUBA, Japan (April 2026) – The participation of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in a landmark GHG Measurement Practices in Rice June 2, 2026 India approves two rice varieties to secure yields in direct-seeded rice farming New direct-seeded rice varieties developed by ICAR and IRRI aim to cut water use, reduce labor, and strengthen climate resilience as India shifts June 1, 2026 IRRI and BRMP formalize renewed partnership to advance rice research in Indonesia Los Baños, Philippines (25 May 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Badan Perakitan dan Modernisasi Pertanian (BRMP) of May 29, 2026 From Research to Implementation: Cambodia Discusses Roadmap to Reduce Methane Emissions in... PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (12 May 2026) - Cambodia is making significant progress in its climate commitments for 2030 and 2050. As part of these May 29, 2026 ISARC showcases Mechanized DSR and Climate-Resilient Rice Practices under UPAGREES project Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (27 May 2026) - As rice farming continues to face climate risks, water scarcity, and labor costs, scaling the adoption of May 29, 2026 Vietnam Pioneers Digital 'Scoring' Tool for Nation’s Low-Emission Rice Program Can Tho, Vietnam (May 13, 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Vietnam Rice Industry Association May 28, 2026 Beyond the Burn: Why Solving Asia’s Rice Straw Crisis Demands Markets, Not Just Machines BANGKOK, THAILAND — At the Agritechnica Asia 2026 expo on May 20, a critical conversation took place regarding one of region's most persistent May 22, 2026 New Fertilizer Supply Chain Network Formed to Support Vietnam's 1-Million-Hectare Rice Pro... Can Tho, Vietnam (May 12, 2026) – Under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded Fertilize Right (FerRight) project, the International Rice May 21, 2026 IRRI-TLL global workshop sets roadmap for rice microbiome research Singapore (April 13-14, 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently convened the Rice Microbiome Workshop, co-funded by Temasek May 20, 2026 ‘Fertilize Right’ Project Showcases Digital and Precision Agriculture in Can Tho Can Tho, Vietnam (May 11, 2026) — As rice farmers confront the challenges of rising agricultural input costs and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse May 20, 2026 2026 ORYZA training workshop advances sustainable rice research through new user-friendly ... LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (19 May 2026) — As climate change places increasing pressure on global rice systems, researchers are turning to digital May 20, 2026 IRRI and Chinese partners discuss new five-year cooperation plan to advance rice innovatio... Sanya, Hainan, China, 14 May 2026 — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and key Chinese partner institutions held a cooperation exchange May 20, 2026 South Asia races to future-proof rice as climate pressure mounts IRRI and its NARES partners embrace region-wide push to modernize rice breeding amid rising climate and food security risksCUTTACK, India (20 April May 11, 2026 Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Join Our Newsletter Sign up to receive the latest research updates and global stories from IRRI. Sign Up
