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Oct 14, 2024
Breaking the cycle of poverty through Mechanized Farming: The Story of Madhuri Mallick
(Photo:) Madhuri was happy using this power reaper as it reduced her drudgery and also saved a significant amount of time for her as it required almost 48 hours to harvest a 1-acre paddy field...
Oct 14, 2024
Sustainable Homestead Farming for Better Food and Nutrition Security in Bangladesh: Farida Begum’s success story
This article highlights Mrs. Farida Begum’s success in improving food security, nutrition, and income through integrated year-round homestead vegetable farming. SHAHBAJPUR, BANGLADESH, October 14,...
Oct 14, 2024
Advancing direct-seeded rice technology in northern Bangladesh through mechanized clustered demonstration
Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Nuruzzaman, Saidul Islam, and Amaresh Chandel Agriculture is the backbone of rural communities in Bangladesh, where farming employs more than 60% of the...

May 17, 2023
IRRI initiates participatory research on cooking quality test for new varieties
Odisha, INDIA (15 May 2023)- In collaboration with the Government of Odisha, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) launched a participatory study on the cooking characteristics and sensory...
May 15, 2023
World's largest rice congress to be held in Manila, co-organized by the Philippine Agri Dept and IRRI
The International Rice Congress is held every 4 years and for the first time ever will be held in the Philippines, on October 16-19, 2023, bringing together the latest in rice science and innovations...
May 03, 2023
IRRI and AfricaRice team awarded prestigious Milken-Motsepe Prize for rice varieties that can survive floods
Highlights: The award recognizes the scientific advancement to develop rice varieties that survive for over two weeks under complete submergence. These rice varieties can generate up to two tons per...
Apr 26, 2023
IRRI inks MoU with Uttar Pradesh agricultural universities
UTTAR PRADESH, India (21 April 2023) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with agricultural state universities and colleges (SUCs) namely, the...
Apr 26, 2023
IRRI completes Excellence Through Stewardship global audit
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (24 April 2023) - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently completed the Global Audit Process implemented by Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS), a globally-...
Apr 25, 2023
IRRI deepens its partnership with the Government of India through ICAR
IRRI and ICAR have signed a five-year work plan, strengthening the 60-year relationship between India and the organization. (VARANASI, Uttar Pradesh, 19 April 2023) - The International Rice Research...
Apr 13, 2023
The second greener revolution can solve the global rice crisis
If the first green revolution in the 1960s was focused on addressing famine and hunger, the second one should have a more system-based approach for the global agrifood system. LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (6...
Apr 11, 2023
Can the Asian Rice Bowls keep up with the growing rice demand?
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (5 April 2023) – The whole world is in a race to feed humanity amid rising demand and a growing population, as well as conflict and the impending threat of climate change impacts...
Apr 05, 2023
IRRI-Africa innovations for food security showcased at the 6th Africa Agri Expo
IRRI-Africa scientists presented ready-to-adopt rice-based technologies to inspire partnerships and collaborations focused on addressing food insecurity and climate change in Africa. NAIROBI, Kenya (...
Apr 04, 2023
What can Bengaluru learn from Vietnam’s agricultural revolution?
Leading agricultural economist from Vietnam highlights the ways their national government reformed the agricultural sector resulting in sustained growth and export production and expansion. BENGALURU...
Mar 23, 2023
IRRI, USAID, and Bayer launch global DSR initiative “Scale Direct” for Asia and Africa smallholder farmers
09 March 2023, India - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Bayer agreed to support and co-invest in a four-year project “Scale Direct” that aims to accelerate the global efforts...
Mar 21, 2023
Enriching seed systems: IRRI-Africa collaborates with partners to enhance rice seed production in Tanzania
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, 28th February - 02 March 2023 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Tanzania office successfully concluded a three-day quality seed production training to accelerate...