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...
Rice sector key to meeting Vietnam’s methane reduction targets by 2030
Studies show that rice production is both a victim and a contributor to climate change. At least 10 percent of global man-made methane comes from traditional rice cultivation methods, including...
IRRI and Bayer collaborate to provide tailored agronomic information to farmers
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is partnering with Bayer in the research and development of a mobile platform providing agronomic information and counsel to smallholder farmers in...
BAU and IRRI train scientists and extension officials on modern rice production and climate-smart agriculture
Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) and the International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre (IRRI-SARC) conducted a training program to increase the knowledge of scientists and...
Adaptive cropping systems in Charlands will increase food production and farm income in Bangladesh
Scientists have tested and identified improved and climate smart crop varieties and cropping patterns for the Charlands of Bangladesh. These improved crop varieties and cropping patterns, based on...
Adoption of climate-resilient practices and technologies enhance yield and incomes of women and smallholder farmers in Odisha, India
Women and marginal farmers in Odisha improved their productivity after adopting climate-resilient technologies, as part of the five-year project to build resilience of poor, small, and marginal...
Researchers identify new rice varieties that could help increase farmers’ yield
Researchers have identified the rice varieties with the best yield performance for both Aman (wet) and Boro (Dry) season after rigorous on-farm trials to compare different varieties. Once...
CGIAR and ASEAN held national consultations to define what is next for food systems in the region
To identify national and regional needs for food, land, and water systems transformation, CGIAR conducted seven country consultations workshops and three official dialogues in ASEAN member states...
Automating rice variety release process in Bangladesh helps to reduce rice seed cost
To help reduce the cost of seeds, researchers suggested automating the rice variety release process in the workshop conducted by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Bangladesh and the...
How can Southeast Asia stay as a major rice exporter?
Southeast Asia is home to two of the world’s largest rice exporters, Thailand and Vietnam, making the region a major rice bowl. A new study published in the international peer-reviewed journal Nature...
Climate-smart agriculture training to help BAU officials and scientists handle impacts of climate crisis
A three-day training on climate-smart agriculture was conducted for researchers, scientists, and officials of Bihar Agriculture University (BAU) Sabour, India to provide them with the knowledge and...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary sees partnership with IRRI as a key to overall prosperity and self-reliance of the farming community
Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Chief Secretary to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, emphasized the importance of developing a close linkage between the International Rice Research Institute and the State...
EPIC win: IRRI scientists awarded for work with IPM Innovation Lab at 10th International IPM Symposium
The Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab (IPM Innovation Lab) , a global group led by Virginia Tech and composed of scientists from the US and organizations across Asia and Africa, including...