IRRI Supports Can Tho’s Transition from Pilot Fields to Large-Scale Low-Emission Rice Production Zones
CAN THO, VIETNAM (4 August 2026) — Government agencies, researchers, agricultural cooperatives, farm...
IRRI, CIMMYT, and FAS strengthen research capacity through hands-on internship program
By Dr. Prabhakaran T R and Dr. Prakashan Chellattan VeettilHYDERABAD, India (17 July 2026) — Strengt...
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Can climate finance deliver more equitable rice systems?
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Advancing climate-smart rice with Alternate Wetting and Drying Irrigation and Natural Farming: Evidence from farmer fields in India
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Black soldier fly organic fertilizer: An integrated approach to soil health, low-carbon agriculture, and pest management
Black Soldier Fly (BSF)-derived organic fertilizers offer a circular and sustainable solution for rice systems by recycling waste into nutrient-rich
Less water, no yield penalty: Large-scale Philippine study confirms Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) works
By Glenn Concepcion Rice cultivation stands as a cornerstone of global food security, yet it remains one of the most
Indian rice farmers can now ask AI for science-backed advice about their specific fields
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Drone imaging accelerates photosynthesis research for higher-yielding rice
By Glenn Concepcion By 2050, global demand for cereal grain is expected to surge by 50%, yet annual
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How digital agriculture can transform nitrogen management in India’s rice systems
By Panneerselvam Peramaiyan, Amit Srivastava, and Virender KumarInternational Rice Research Institute (IRRI) India stands at the center of
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Examining how precision agriculture can help or hinder African women farmers
By Glenn Concepcion In the agricultural landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), women are the unrecognized engine of food production. They
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Remembering Dr. Peter Jennings, the visionary behind IR8 and a major player in the Green Revolution
By Myrtel Anne G. Valenzuela, with editorial contributions from Gene Hettel Peter Randolph Jennings, 95, the first rice
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Growing returns: How rice research investments generated significant economic benefits in four Asian countries
By Glenn Concepcion Rice is a cornerstone of food and economic security in Asia, with over 3.5 billion people
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El Niño 2026: Preparing a flood-prone farming community in West Bengal for an uncertain monsoon
A pilot initiative in West Bengal is helping historically flood-prone farming communities prepare for a potential El Niño-driven
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Beyond technology: What it takes for Climate-Smart Agriculture to work for women farmers
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