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...
IRRI, USAID, and Bayer launch global DSR initiative “Scale Direct” for Asia and Africa smallholder farmers
09 March 2023, India - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Bayer agreed to support and co-invest in a four-year project “Scale Direct” that aims to accelerate the global efforts...
Enriching seed systems: IRRI-Africa collaborates with partners to enhance rice seed production in Tanzania
Moshi, Kilimanjaro, 28th February - 02 March 2023 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Tanzania office successfully concluded a three-day quality seed production training to accelerate...
IRRI facilitates agreement between KALRO and Advanta Seeds International in efforts to enhance access to seeds of improved rice varieties in Africa
In many African countries, rice consumption outstrips production, which leads to huge imports to meet local demand. One of the key challenges affecting the rice sector in the region today is the lack...
Strengthening partnerships and programs for Asian Mega-Deltas
To strengthen its strategy, cooperation, and results management, the CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas (AMD) conducted its Annual Meeting and Pause, Reflect, and Plan Workshop in Phnom Penh,...
IRRI Education introduces more than 50 micromodules for enhanced online learning
IRRI Education, the educational arm of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), is driving efforts to strengthen its online learning platform through the introduction of over 50...
IRRI-BMGF-PAU collaborate on the Dry Direct Seeded Rice Systems Project for the Indo-Gangetic Plains of India
(Ludhiana, Punjab, March 3, 2023) - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) co-organized an event with the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) to launch its project PlantDirect - Dry direct...
Bridging the gender divide in agriculture through digital tools
Women have always played an essential role in agriculture, but their contributions have been overlooked or undervalued. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, women...
IRRI wins the 2023 David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy for Seeds Without Borders
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) was selected as the recipient of the 2023 David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy for Seeds Without Borders, a regional seed policy...
Showcasing IRRI at the Bangladesh Seed Congress 2023
The Bangladesh Seed Association (BSA), the apex body of several formal and informal seed associations engaged in seed production and distribution successfully organized the Bangladesh Seed Congress...
IRRI and ACB: Igniting partnerships for ASEAN agrobiodiversity
IRRI’s Director Jean Balié and Deputy Director General for Strategy, Engagement and Impact, Joanna Kane-Potaka recently met with ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) Executive Director Dr. Theresa...
IRRI-Africa conducts electronic data capture training in Mozambique
The International Rice Research Institute Mozambique office organized an electronic data-capturing workshop in November 2022 to help researchers improve the efficiency and accuracy of their data...
Salinity-tolerant rice variety set to boost rice yield in stress-prone areas in Kenya
Millions of hectares of land suited to rice production in Asia and Africa are not currently used because of their high salt content. Extremely high salt stress circumstances cause the plant to die,...