Through the Cross of Friendship medal, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic acknowledges IRRI’s contribution to the country’s development. LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (6 February 2025) – The International...

A photo-op of participants at the 2024 NARES-IRRI Joint Advancement Meeting, with over 90 participants from 12 countries, including 25 online attendees. ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, 4 October 2024 – The 2024...

LAGUNA, Philippines, 29 November 2024 ~ The Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Seed Health and Logistics Unit of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with partner National...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (20 January 2025) —The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and smart agriculture technology leader XAG are set to accelerate agricultural automation and innovation in...

The Rice Activity Monitoring and Reporting System (RiceMoRe) developed by IRRI and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development recognized for impactful contribution to agricultural management...

by Pooja Kori, Benu Verma, Ranjitha Puskur As global temperatures rise, heat stress has become a significant concern with varied effects on agricultural production, human health and productivity, and...

Can Tho City, Vietnam, December 19, 2024 —In a remarkable effort to share knowledge and inspire collaboration for sustainable development in Southeast Asia, the International Rice Research Institute...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (06 January 2025) ~ Rice, while a staple food for half of the world’s population, is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily methane and...

In the southern coastal deltaic regions of Bangladesh, freshwater canals are a lifeline to multiple food system-based livelihoods. However, these resources are mired in unequal conflicts and...

Can Tho City, Vietnam, December 20, 2024 —The Canadian Embassy in Vietnam delegation, led by Ms. Francesca Bellone, Head of the Development Cooperation Department, visited and surveyed the pilot...