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Dec 12, 2024IRRI eyes stronger, long-term sustainable rice and climate action partnership with Thailand

Dec 12, 2024IRRI and DA-FPA ink MOA on farm drone training material development

Dec 12, 2024HER+ Initiative dissects women’s empowerment and climate resilience in West Bengal using Pro-WEAI

Dec 11, 2024New framework on agricultural knowledge management for innovation recognized with Cook Medal

Dec 05, 202413th National Seed Congress 2024 concludes with a focus on strengthening India’s seed sector

Dec 05, 2024Feeding more people with less environmental impact - is it possible?

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Dec 04, 2024
PRISM receives prestigious recognition from IDC Singapore
The Philippine Rice Information System (PRiSM) received the Special Award for Sustainability from the International Data Corporation Singapore (IDC) at the Regional Future Enterprise Awards on...
Dec 04, 2024
Empowering Odisha women entrepreneurs through rice and millet innovation
VARANASI, India (24 November 2024) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi, successfully hosted a transformative training program focused on...
Dec 04, 2024
Unity Against Uncertainty: Experts Come Together to Combat Rice False Smut
LOS BANOS, Philippines, October 14-17, 2024 —Plant pathology experts from Asia, Africa, Europe, and America convened at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) headquarters to address the...

Jul 04, 2024
Making Rice–Cultivation Water-Efficient and Sustainable for Haryana
Growing rice, a crop that demands huge amounts of water, results in significant groundwater depletion across the rice-producing areas of Haryana in India. To reverse this, IRRI is building capacities...
Jul 04, 2024
ARIAS Society, IRRI plan sustainable rice farming future in Assam post-APART
With the APART’s closure approaching, IRRI and partners are starting to discuss a comprehensive exit strategy that will ensure the continuation and sustainability of the technologies and practices...
Jul 04, 2024
Ups and downs in the world rice market
David Dawe and Valerien Pede International rice prices have risen substantially. Over the past year, the main factors driving world market prices have been El Niño and the export restrictions from...
Jul 02, 2024
Heat-Tolerant Rice Varieties Promises Increased Yields in Bangladesh
New heat-tolerant rice varieties developed to combat high night temperatures could save Bangladesh millions in crop losses, ensuring food security and boosting farmer incomes to combat climate change...
Jun 24, 2024
Japan and IRRI kick off rice carbon neutrality project in the ASEAN region
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (24 June 2024) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and their partners gathered at IRRI...
Jun 21, 2024
IRRI showcases its Native Trait Deployment efforts at the DA-BAR’s agri and fisheries exhibition
IRRI collaborations with the DA-BAR are among the highlights of the 2nd NAFTE event, which showcases and promotes available agriculture and fisheries technologies. Over 50 major genes were deployed...
Jun 18, 2024
IRRI joins forces with Vietnam Seed Corporation to develop premium rice varieties
In a bid to improve Vietnam's rice production, Vinaseed, the country's leading seed company, joined forces with IRRI to develop new productive and resilient rice varieties. The MoU outlines several...
Jun 17, 2024
IRRI and Can Tho City launch circular economy model for rice straw
Organic and green agriculture are growing trends, and the Mekong Delta has significant potential to utilize a circular economic approach in agriculture. This model explicitly aims to transform...
Jun 11, 2024
In memory of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI Director General (1998 – 2004)
It is with sadness that IRRI marks the passing of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI Director General 1998 – 2004, at the age of 81. Ronald is credited with broadening the range of scientific tools and...
Jun 07, 2024
A disease-surveillance network in Africa will accelerate detection and actions to prevent the spread of major rice diseases
Pathologists and breeders from 20 East to West Africa countries joined forces as a rice disease surveillance network began operating in Africa. The rice-disease-surveillance network will enable...
Jun 06, 2024
IRRI and HSBC Bank Collaborate to Boost Rice Productivity and Resilience in the Haor Region of Bangladesh
IRRI and HSBC Bank have joined hands for a three-year project from 2024 to 2027 to build climate-smart rice value chains in Bangladesh's Haor regions. The project will implement interventions in two...
Jun 05, 2024
In the Philippines, stakeholders are charting the future of digital agriculture
Policymakers, scientists, technology experts, and farmers convened to contextualize the current landscape, identify barriers and opportunities, and chart the future of digital agriculture in the...