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July 24, 2025

Partners from Indonesia and the Philippines sharpen SSNM expertise through IRRI masterclass

July 15, 2025

RDA-IRRI champions climate-smart pest management for sustainable rice production

July 10, 2025

IRRI-BADC launches digital tool to improve rice supply in Bangladesh

July 7, 2025

New Zinc-Rich Rice Variety “Spoorthi” Rolled Out in India

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IRRI’s new strategic appointments to advance integrated research and global impact

IRRI’s new strategic appointments to advance integrated research and global impact

LOS BANOS, Philippines, 01 August 2025 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is proud to announce two key leadership appointments that
August 1, 2025
Partners from Indonesia and the Philippines sharpen SSNM expertise through IRRI masterclas...

Partners from Indonesia and the Philippines sharpen SSNM expertise through IRRI masterclas...

LAGUNA, Philippines, 7 July 2025 — As digital agriculture tools continue to evolve, strengthening national partners’ scientific and technical
July 24, 2025
RDA-IRRI champions climate-smart pest management for sustainable rice production

RDA-IRRI champions climate-smart pest management for sustainable rice production

LAGUNA, Philippines (13 May 2025) — IRRI emphasizes prevention and suppression at the recent International Technology Cooperation Center of the Rural
July 15, 2025
IRRI-BADC launches digital tool to improve rice supply in Bangladesh

IRRI-BADC launches digital tool to improve rice supply in Bangladesh

Seed supply planning in Bangladesh has faced several challenges over the years, including reliance on manual processes, fragmented data, and a
July 10, 2025
New Zinc-Rich Rice Variety “Spoorthi” Rolled Out in India

New Zinc-Rich Rice Variety “Spoorthi” Rolled Out in India

Telangana, India (18 June 2025) – To help combat zinc deficiency and improve nutrition through staple foods, a new high-zinc rice variety, Spoorthi
July 7, 2025
KOICA, UPLB, IRRI Partnership Establishes a Genomic Powerhouse to Future-Proof Agriculture

KOICA, UPLB, IRRI Partnership Establishes a Genomic Powerhouse to Future-Proof Agriculture

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (26 June 2026) — KOICA, UPLB, and IRRI came together to showcase how global partnerships and emerging omics technologies are
July 1, 2025
A Quest for Market- and Farmer-Aligned Rice Varieties in Mozambique

A Quest for Market- and Farmer-Aligned Rice Varieties in Mozambique

Quelimane, Mozambique (11 June 2025) — Mozambique is taking steps toward a more market-responsive approach to rice breeding, focusing on varieties
July 1, 2025
IRRI joins Burundi’s Diplomatic Week, leads facility tour of Regional Crop Improvement Hub

IRRI joins Burundi’s Diplomatic Week, leads facility tour of Regional Crop Improvement Hub

28 June 2025 (BUJUMBURA, Burundi) — IRRI joins Burundi’s Diplomatic Week, bringing together over 200 diplomats representing the Burundian Government
June 28, 2025
IRRI and DUAS Partnership Leverages Drone Technology to Enhance Security and Operational R...

IRRI and DUAS Partnership Leverages Drone Technology to Enhance Security and Operational R...

Los Banos, Laguna (25 June 2025) - International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Davao Unmanned Aerial Solutions (DUAS) strengthened their
June 27, 2025
The Future of Asia’s Rice Sector CGIAR System Board member and session moderator Dr. Sheng...

The Future of Asia’s Rice Sector CGIAR System Board member and session moderator Dr. Sheng...

by Sharif Ahmed, Manik Debnath, and Humnath BhandariCoastal Bangladesh, which accounts for nearly one-third of the country’s agricultural land, faces
June 24, 2025
IRRI-ADB forum spotlights science, investment, and partnerships for global food system tra...

IRRI-ADB forum spotlights science, investment, and partnerships for global food system tra...

Bold investments, strategic partnerships, and scalable solutions were at the forefront of the discussions at the “Future of Global Food Systems Forum,
June 23, 2025
Experts answer, regional partnerships and coordinated policies are key to resilient global...

Experts answer, regional partnerships and coordinated policies are key to resilient global...

LAGUNA, Philippines (20 June 2025)—Regional cooperation and country-focused policy solutions for global rice market challenges were at the center of
June 20, 2025
Thailand Moves Forward on Low-Emission Rice: IRRI and Ministry Advance Thai Rice Project w...

Thailand Moves Forward on Low-Emission Rice: IRRI and Ministry Advance Thai Rice Project w...

On 29 May 2025, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Thailand held a follow-up meeting with representatives from Thailand’s Rice
June 20, 2025
Breeding Platforms Connected for Smarter Crop Development through BrAPI

Breeding Platforms Connected for Smarter Crop Development through BrAPI

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (2 June 2025) – Faster and smarter crop breeding depends on better digital tools, and making sure these tools can work together
June 17, 2025
Philippines introduces innovative satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory service...

Philippines introduces innovative satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory service...

The Philippines launched a pilot program combining satellite-based crop insurance and weather-informed agro-advisories to enhance climate resilience
June 9, 2025