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January 15, 2026

Korean Ambassador Visits AGRC Ahead of September 2026 Opening

January 12, 2026

IRRI hosts Thailand-Vietnam exchange on rice straw strategies for circular economy

December 18, 2025

Dr. Gurdev Khush Reflects on IRRI’s Legacy

December 18, 2025

Bangladesh’s Haor Farmers Test Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties

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Odisha’s Nutrient‑Enriched Rice Cafeteria Gains Positive Acknowledgment of Health Minister

Odisha’s Nutrient‑Enriched Rice Cafeteria Gains Positive Acknowledgment of Health Minister

ODISHA, India (17 November 2025) – Minister of Health & Family Welfare, IT, and Assembly Affairs, Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, visited the Rice Varietal
January 16, 2026
Korean Ambassador Visits AGRC Ahead of September 2026 Opening

Korean Ambassador Visits AGRC Ahead of September 2026 Opening

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA (13 January 2026) — Korean Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa visited the soon-to-open Agri-Genomics Research Center (AGRC) at the University
January 15, 2026
IRRI hosts Thailand-Vietnam exchange on rice straw strategies for circular economy

IRRI hosts Thailand-Vietnam exchange on rice straw strategies for circular economy

19–20 November 2025, CAN THO CITY, Vietnam – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Thailand Office recently held a two-day study visit and
January 12, 2026
Dr. Gurdev Khush Reflects on IRRI’s Legacy

Dr. Gurdev Khush Reflects on IRRI’s Legacy

IRRI recently welcomed back one of its most distinguished scientists, Dr. Gurdev Khush, whose groundbreaking work in rice breeding helped shape the
December 18, 2025
Bangladesh’s Haor Farmers Test Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties

Bangladesh’s Haor Farmers Test Climate-Resilient Rice Varieties

Kishoreganj and Sunamganj, Bangladesh (20, 24, 25 November 2025) – Farmers in Bangladesh’s flood-prone haor (wetlands) region are testing new rice
December 18, 2025
Why Grain Quality Matters in Modern Rice Breeding

Why Grain Quality Matters in Modern Rice Breeding

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (December 10, 2025) – For decades, rice breeding focused on yield and stress tolerance, often overlooking a crucial factor: grain
December 18, 2025
IRRI appoints Sofia Tesfazion as Regional Director for Africa to lead institute efforts in...

IRRI appoints Sofia Tesfazion as Regional Director for Africa to lead institute efforts in...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (16 December 2025) ~ The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Sofia
December 18, 2025
IRRI, VIETRISA unveil 'ViRiCert' for low-emission rice certification

IRRI, VIETRISA unveil 'ViRiCert' for low-emission rice certification

CAN THO CITY, Vietnam (18 November 2025 ) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Vietnam Rice Sector Association (VIETRISA)
December 18, 2025
The future of rice depends on the nature-climate-food nexus

The future of rice depends on the nature-climate-food nexus

Safeguarding rice production and the natural environment is crucial for ensuring food security, climate resilience, and sustainable development. In
December 10, 2025
Improving Rice Crop Establishment through Japan’s Iron-Coated Rice Technology

Improving Rice Crop Establishment through Japan’s Iron-Coated Rice Technology

By Kazuki Saito, Virender Kumar, Jerico Bigornia, and Iris BugayongThrough DSRC and a MAFF-supported project, researchers and partners are evaluating
December 9, 2025
IRRI Showcases High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Farming Practices and a Circular Economy Bu...

IRRI Showcases High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Farming Practices and a Circular Economy Bu...

Can Tho City, Viet Nam, 27 November 2025 – A high-level delegation from the World Bank and Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE)
December 9, 2025
IRRI: New Whole-Grain ‘Super Rice’ Could Boost Nutrition and Climate Resilience

IRRI: New Whole-Grain ‘Super Rice’ Could Boost Nutrition and Climate Resilience

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA (November 18, 2025) – As the world moves toward a population of nine billion, the challenge is no longer just producing enough food
December 9, 2025
Sustainable and low-emission rice takes center stage at the International Sustainable Rice...

Sustainable and low-emission rice takes center stage at the International Sustainable Rice...

JAKARTA, Indonesia (17-18 November 2025) - Calls for sustainable low-emission rice production echoed at the International Sustainable Rice Forum (ISRF
December 4, 2025
IRRI affirms strong partnership for PH rice sector’s future at DA-PhilRice 40th anniversar...

IRRI affirms strong partnership for PH rice sector’s future at DA-PhilRice 40th anniversar...

NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines – The International Rice Research Institute recently joined the Department of Agriculture-Philippine Rice Research Institute
December 3, 2025
A New Soil Map Drives Sustainable Rice Production in Vietnam

A New Soil Map Drives Sustainable Rice Production in Vietnam

Hanoi, Vietnam, October 30, 2025 – The new Soil Nutrient Map developed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) was center stage at an
December 2, 2025