Unlocking rice gene diversity for food security
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...
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‘Wild’ genes open up opportunities for healthier, climate-smart rice
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...
Bayer partners with IRRI to advance technologies for direct-seeded rice in Asia
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...
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of the Government of Odisha reaffirms state support to IRRI’s research programs
Marking the World Food Day, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of the Government of Odisha, visited IRRI’s program sites in Puri,...
Sustainable Rice Straw Management training conducted for Thailand rice industry actors
The IRRI mechanization and postharvest experts held a sustainable rice straw management training last December 13-15, 2022 in Thailand. The training was done under the Thai Rice Nationally...
Introducing Climate-Smart Mapping and Adaptation Planning in Cambodia
To provide technical support on participatory climate-risk mapping and adaptation planning, the CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas conducted a training workshop on Climate-Smart Mapping and...
CIP and IRRI collaborate on CGIAR Seed Equal Initiative workshop for potato crops in Africa
The CGIAR Initiative Seed Equal- Delivering Genetic Gains to Farmers Fields held a workshop in Kenya, Africa to share how the initiative can contribute to developing more effective seed systems for...
CGIAR and IRRI ramp up Seed Equal Initiative in South Asia with rice seed workshops for India, Bangladesh, and Nepal
The new CGIAR Initiative Seed Equal- Delivering Genetic Gains to Farmers Fields is accelerating its engagement with rice sector stakeholders and rice farmers in South Asia with various consultations...
CORIGAP-IRRI expands knowledge sharing to Thailand
Experts from the Chainat Rice Research Center (CRRC) and the IRRI-CORIGAP Project conducted a joint workshop on Adaptive Research for Target Groups and Best Practices from the CORIGAP Project last 28...
IRRI Director General’s visit in Burundi underlines the need to foster collaboration between IRRI and Burundi
To strengthen the partnership between the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Burundi, IRRI Director General Dr. Jean Balié visited the IRRI-Burundi office from December 10-11, 2022. The...
IRRI leads capacity activities for CGIAR Seed Equal for rice in Africa
Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the CGIAR Seed Equal Africa team and local partners, held capacity building activities for rice seed system...
26th Annual CORRA Meeting Highlights the Importance of Rice for Global Food Security
The annual meeting of IRRI, NARES partners and officials emphasized that strengthening the partnership among the network in rice-based agricultural research and development is key to addressing...
Excellence in Agronomy highlights mechanized direct seeding in annual meeting
Banner Photo: Participants of the Excellence in Agronomy’s (EiA) annual meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 30 November 2022, Phnom Penh, Cambodia: The advantages, learnings, and constraints for...
Advanta Seeds visit IRRI HQ to explore more potential collaborations
Last December 5-7, a delegation from Advanta Seeds from India and the Philippines visited IRRI Headquarters to explore potential areas of collaboration between the two organizations. Advanta Seeds, a...
IRRl engages with Indonesian govt, leading telecom company for Rice Crop Manager Project
To support Indonesian rice farmers with science-based decision-making and help contribute to the Indonesian government’s goal for rural prosperity, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)...