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DA, IRRI map climate risks across vulnerable rice communities in PH banner image
October 13, 2026

DA, IRRI map climate risks across vulnerable rice communities in PH

Mechanization and digital tools support sustainable rice-shrimp farming in Vietnam banner image
October 13, 2026

Mechanization and digital tools support sustainable rice-shrimp farming in Vietnam

Regrow and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Partner to Advance the Science and Policy Behind Climate-Smart Rice banner image
October 13, 2026

Regrow and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Partner to Advance the Science and Policy Behind Climate-Smart Rice

Odisha Healthier Rice Summit connects research, farmers and markets to scale heritage & healthier rice banner image
October 5, 2026

Odisha Healthier Rice Summit connects research, farmers and markets to scale heritage and healthier rice

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Resilient rice markets in focus at World Rice Conference 2026

Resilient rice markets in focus at World Rice Conference 2026

IWRC 2026 brings spotlight to climate and geopolitical risks, shifting trade policies, and strategies to strengthen market and supply chain resilience
October 13, 2026
DA, IRRI map climate risks across vulnerable rice communities in PH

DA, IRRI map climate risks across vulnerable rice communities in PH

DA and IRRI are mapping local climate risks across three AMIA sites to guide tailored climate-smart solutions that strengthen farmers’ resilience and
October 13, 2026
Mechanization and digital tools support sustainable rice-shrimp farming in Vietnam

Mechanization and digital tools support sustainable rice-shrimp farming in Vietnam

In Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, mechanization, digital tools, and stronger market linkages are helping farmers manage the changing water conditions,
October 13, 2026
Regrow and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Partner to Advance the Science...

Regrow and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Partner to Advance the Science...

Regrow Ag and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have signed a five-year agreement to jointly advance the development of measurement,
October 13, 2026
Odisha Healthier Rice Summit connects research, farmers and markets to scale heritage and ...

Odisha Healthier Rice Summit connects research, farmers and markets to scale heritage and ...

Odisha Healthier Rice Business Summit 2026 brings Government, research institutions, farmers, FPOs and market players together to build a future-ready
October 5, 2026
IRRI and BASF expand research into soil carbon to advance low-emission rice

IRRI and BASF expand research into soil carbon to advance low-emission rice

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (1 October 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and BASF have officially launched the second phase of the
October 2, 2026
DA-BAR and IRRI roll out new project to support scaling of agricultural technologies in Il...

DA-BAR and IRRI roll out new project to support scaling of agricultural technologies in Il...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (18 September 2026) — Scaling agricultural innovations at a faster rate requires more than making technologies available. They
October 2, 2026
Scientists propose a new pathway toward a more sustainable groundwater future

Scientists propose a new pathway toward a more sustainable groundwater future

A water pump in a Philippine rice field. Photo credit: International Rice Research InstituteProducing food for a growing population is draining
October 1, 2026
KOICA-UPLB successfully launches Agricultural Genomics Research Center in Los Baños

KOICA-UPLB successfully launches Agricultural Genomics Research Center in Los Baños

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (21 September 2026) — The Philippines has opened its first dedicated facility for agricultural genomics, the Agricultural
September 28, 2026
IRRI, Nottingham Scientists Join Forces to Develop Rice That Can Withstand Rising Temperat...

IRRI, Nottingham Scientists Join Forces to Develop Rice That Can Withstand Rising Temperat...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (21 September 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the University of Nottingham have launched a new
September 23, 2026
Asia Biologicals Platform moves into deployment with first crop programmes across Southeas...

Asia Biologicals Platform moves into deployment with first crop programmes across Southeas...

Rice, cassava and cocoa will provide three different starting points for building a regional approach to biological deployment across Asia.Singapore,
September 22, 2026
BASF Agricultural Solutions and IRRI extend partnership to further advance sustainable ric...

BASF Agricultural Solutions and IRRI extend partnership to further advance sustainable ric...

First-phase research confirmed practical pathways to reduce methane emissions in rice productionSecond-phase explores soil health, carbon storage and
September 15, 2026
Philippines validates methane MRV roadmap to advance climate commitments under ASEAN-Korea...

Philippines validates methane MRV roadmap to advance climate commitments under ASEAN-Korea...

QUEZON CITY, Philippines ~ On September 8, 2026, government agencies and climate partners convened for a stakeholder workshop focused on validating
September 14, 2026
IRRI and CIMMYT Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Delivery of Climate-Resilient Crop ...

IRRI and CIMMYT Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Delivery of Climate-Resilient Crop ...

Los Baños, Philippines / Texcoco, Mexico (10 September 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and CIMMYT are strengthening their
September 11, 2026
UNCCD COP17: Integrated land-use planning could save billions for land restoration, climat...

UNCCD COP17: Integrated land-use planning could save billions for land restoration, climat...

Integrated efforts on land restoration, climate action, biodiversity, and food security could reduce costs and help countries attract more investment,
September 10, 2026