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...
International Rice Genebank completes review for Long-Term Partnership Agreement (LPA) with Crop Trust
LOS BAÑOS , Laguna (19 June 2023): The Global Crop Diversity Trust (Crop Trust) visited the International Rice Genebank, hosted by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), to review the Long...
Seed sharing initiative and climate change-resilient technologies to address food and nutrition security in Asia and Africa
VARANASI, India (14 June 2023) - Officials from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)-South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) to discuss...
Thailand Rice Department and IRRI ink 2023-2027 Joint Work Plan
BANGKOK, Thailand (03 June 2023) – The Thailand Rice Department and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a joint 5-year work plan in Bangkok, Thailand. The work plan is grounded on...
IRRI-Africa completes training of trainers on quality rice seeds production in Burundi
BUJUMBURA, Burundi (12 May 2023) A training of trainers on quality rice seeds production was conducted from May 2 to 12 2023 by the Agriculture Emergency Food Production Facility (AEFPF) project in...
IRRI at AGRICONNECT tackles transparency and inclusivity in agricultural carbon markets
24 May 2023, BANGKOK, Thailand – IRRI convened climate change thought leaders at the recently concluded AGRICONNECT Conference and Exhibition 2023 for a technical panel discussion titled “Regional...
Uttar Pradesh-ISARC prioritize ag transformation for farmers’ welfare
IRRI Director General Jean Balié met with Honorable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri, Yogi Adityanath on 22 April in Lucknow, to secure the strong and continued support from the State Government...
IRRI holds training on revolutionary water-saving technology for sustainable rice production
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) organized a training and hands-on demonstration to acquaint participants with alternate wetting and drying (AWD)...
Strengthening Rice Resilience to Climate Change in Africa
MOROGORO, Tanzania —Researchers, students, and representatives from African institutions recently attended the Annual Meeting of the Climate Smart African Rice Project in Morogoro, Tanzania, to...
Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation delegates visit ISARC
VARANASI, India (16 May 2023) – A delegation from the Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) visited the IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi to harness IRRI’s knowledge...
IRRI initiates participatory research on cooking quality test for new varieties
Odisha, INDIA (15 May 2023)- In collaboration with the Government of Odisha, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) launched a participatory study on the cooking characteristics and sensory...
World's largest rice congress to be held in Manila, co-organized by the Philippine Agri Dept and IRRI
The International Rice Congress is held every 4 years and for the first time ever will be held in the Philippines, on October 16-19, 2023, bringing together the latest in rice science and innovations...
IRRI and AfricaRice team awarded prestigious Milken-Motsepe Prize for rice varieties that can survive floods
Highlights: The award recognizes the scientific advancement to develop rice varieties that survive for over two weeks under complete submergence. These rice varieties can generate up to two tons per...