A new study published in the Nature journal opens the possibility to accelerate rice breeding to achieve food security for some of the world’s most vulnerable rice farmers. The groundbreaking...
Los Baños, Philippines (30th January 2018) — The genome sequencing of seven wild rice varieties has finally been completed. This breakthrough is expected to provide opportunities for breeders...
Singapore/Philippines, March 01, 2018 – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Bayer have signed an agreement confirming Bayer’s participation in the Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC...
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) organized a training and hands-on demonstration to acquaint participants with alternate wetting and drying (AWD)...
MOROGORO, Tanzania —Researchers, students, and representatives from African institutions recently attended the Annual Meeting of the Climate Smart African Rice Project in Morogoro, Tanzania, to...
VARANASI, India (16 May 2023) – A delegation from the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) visited the IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi to harness IRRI’s knowledge...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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-...
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...
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...
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...
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 (...