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Nov 05, 2024Building Partnerships for Innovative Rice Straw Management: Key to a Greener Future

Oct 28, 2024From Theory to Action – Agriculture’s call to implement MRV for accurate climate reporting

Oct 28, 2024UP Agriculture Ministry and IRRI announces 13th National Seed Congress

Oct 18, 2024Boosting India's Rice Yields: A data-driven approach to sustainable agriculture

Oct 14, 2024Breaking the cycle of poverty through Mechanized Farming: The Story of Madhuri Mallick

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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...
Oct 08, 2024
IRRI launches new IRG collection to accelerate linking trait discovery with breeding
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has unveiled a new resource, the Released Variety Panel (RVP). This panel includes over 130 sequenced rice varieties. The seed is available upon...

Jan 15, 2024
IRRI welcomes Dr Yvonne Pinto as incoming Director General
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Board of Trustees officially announced Dr. Yvonne Pinto as IRRI’s new Director General. She will assume office starting May 2, 2024. Dr. Pinto brings...
Jan 09, 2024
Innovative rice straw composting technology earns accolades at Can Tho City Technical Innovation Competition
15 December 2023 (Vietnam) - The mechanized rice straw-based composting technology, which converts agricultural residue and waste to organic fertilizer, was awarded second prize in the agriculture...
Jan 08, 2024
ASEAN-CGIAR Program on Accelerating Innovation in Agri-food Systems Intervention Packages Held Successful Planning Workshop
MANILA, Philippines (25 October 2023) – Coming after the official launch of the ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program in Malaysia, representatives for two of the eight...
Jan 08, 2024
BSIP and IRRI continue collaboration on Rice Crop Management in Indonesia
(BOGOR, Indonesia, 18-19 December 2023) - IRRI’s key partner in Indonesia, Badan Standardisasi Instrumen Pertanian (BSIP also known as the Agricultural Instruments Standardization Agency), conducted...
Dec 24, 2023
IRRI develops first speed breeding protocol for rice
VARANASI, INDIA, 18 December 2023 – Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) developed a robust, first ever speed breeding protocol for rice that will achieve 4 to 5 crops of...
Dec 24, 2023
Professors Gurdev Singh Khush and Vo Tong Xuan among 2023 VinFuture Prize Laureates
(Photo source: VinFuture) HANOI, VIETNAM - December 12, 2023 - The 2023 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Countries has honored Indian American Professor Gurdev Singh Khush and...
Dec 20, 2023
IRRI is leveraging AI to secure food and nutrition security for current and future generations
Leading technology giants like Amazon and Google are applauding and supporting the research institute’s innovative uses of artificial intelligence to accelerate the development of high-yielding,...
Dec 14, 2023
Ensuring quality seed supply of improved rice varieties for West Kenya smallholder farmers
KIBOS, KENYA, 2 August 2023 — In its continued efforts to strengthen the rice sector in Kenya, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) donated a seed dresser to the Kenya Agricultural and...
Dec 13, 2023
HER+ Stakeholder workshop paves the way for piloting Learning Labs in India
NEW DELHI, INDIA, 27-28 November 2023 — The CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality, HER+ convened for workshop with stakeholders who are playing a pivotal role in designing and piloting Socio-technical...
Dec 13, 2023
Establishing a unified understanding of digital interventions for inclusive agriculture
NEW DELHI, INDIA, December 4, 2023 — In a significant step towards fostering digital innovation and inclusion in agriculture, the CGIAR Digital Innovation (DI) Initiative team from the International...
Dec 13, 2023
IRRI-Africa: Igniting stronger partnerships in Burundi
Visit to the Burundi Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock, Prof. Sanctus Niragira (second from the right) BURUNDI, AFRICA, 13-16 September, 2023 — IRRI Deputy Director General for...
Dec 13, 2023
Sustainable Rice Platform presents achievements in promoting clean and green rice production for the past 12 years
The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) Symposium at the 6th International Rice Congress discussed the accomplishments of SRP, its members, and partners, including the UN Food and Agriculture...