News | Page 3 | International Rice Research Institute

Search site

May 02, 2025IRRI and ICRISAT set a joint vision to demonstrate Integrated Seed Systems for Dryland Farming in South Asia

Apr 30, 2025IRRI IN PHOTOS: 65 years of innovations in rice science

Apr 28, 2025IRRI welcomes Dr. Junel B. Soriano as new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representative

Apr 28, 2025From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025

Apr 24, 2025IRRI showcases improved rice varieties and training farmers on climate-smart agriculture during Farmers’ Field Day in the Haor Region

Featured news

Apr 22, 2025
NIA and IRRI promote investment-targeting solutions for sustainable rice and water management in PH
Quezon City, Philippines, (7 April, 2025) – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a Memorandum of Agreement to implement digital...
Apr 16, 2025
New initiative equips BPI-NSQCS officials with bacterial panicle blight detection
LOS BAÑOS, PHILIPPINES (March 12, 2025) – Bacterial panicle blight (BPB), caused by the seed-borne and seed-transmitted pathogen Burkholderia glumae , is an emerging threat to rice production. Aside...
Apr 16, 2025
Policy, climate finance, and collaboration spotlights at the CGIAR Climate Action Program launch
NAIROBI, Kenya (10 April 2025) — Building on over two decades of experience in global climate research, CGIAR launched a Climate Action Program that focuses on strengthening the climate resilience of...

Feb 06, 2025
NARES and IRRI advance market-driven varieties and accelerate adoption of new rice varieties in Africa
A photo-op of participants at the 2024 NARES-IRRI Joint Advancement Meeting, with over 90 participants from 12 countries, including 25 online attendees. ZANZIBAR, Tanzania, 4 October 2024 – The 2024...
Jan 22, 2025
IRRI Seed Health 2024 workshop: Strengthening seed health networks for safe and effective movement across SEA and SA
LAGUNA, Philippines, 29 November 2024 ~ The Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Seed Health and Logistics Unit of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with partner National...
Jan 20, 2025
IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agriculture and precision farming in the Philippines
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (20 January 2025) —The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and smart agriculture technology leader XAG are set to accelerate agricultural automation and innovation in...
Jan 16, 2025
IRRI’s digital monitoring and reporting system nominated for the Vietnam National Television’s Awards for Impressive Digital Transformation Application of the Year
The Rice Activity Monitoring and Reporting System (RiceMoRe) developed by IRRI and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development recognized for impactful contribution to agricultural management...
Jan 08, 2025
Enabling women farmers in Odisha to combat heat stress
by Pooja Kori, Benu Verma, Ranjitha Puskur As global temperatures rise, heat stress has become a significant concern with varied effects on agricultural production, human health and productivity, and...
Jan 07, 2025
Vietnam and Thailand scale knowledge on sustainable and low-emissions rice production
Can Tho City, Vietnam, December 19, 2024 —In a remarkable effort to share knowledge and inspire collaboration for sustainable development in Southeast Asia, the International Rice Research Institute...
Jan 07, 2025
Hybrid rice + innovations: a path forward for climate-smart agriculture
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (06 January 2025) ~ Rice, while a staple food for half of the world’s population, is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily methane and...
Jan 06, 2025
Inclusive and equitable canal water management towards sustainable agriculture urged at Bangladesh policy dialogue
In the southern coastal deltaic regions of Bangladesh, freshwater canals are a lifeline to multiple food system-based livelihoods. However, these resources are mired in unequal conflicts and...
Jan 06, 2025
Canadian delegation finds huge potential in Vietnam’s one million-hectare program
Can Tho City, Vietnam, December 20, 2024 —The Canadian Embassy in Vietnam delegation, led by Ms. Francesca Bellone, Head of the Development Cooperation Department, visited and surveyed the pilot...
Jan 06, 2025
IRRI and Kubota partner up on experiment to reduce GHG emissions
(Photo) Gas sampling collection using the closed chamber method during land preparation Kubota and IRRI launched a first-season experiment that could potentially reduce rice cultivation GHG emissions...
Dec 19, 2024
Experts draft stewardship guidelines on HT rice for a resilient rice cultivation in India
Varanasi, India, 1 December 2024 . As India works to adopt more resource-efficient and environmentally friendly Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) systems, herbicide-tolerant (HT) rice technology offers a...
Dec 18, 2024
Transforming Uttar Pradesh’s seed sector: Collaboration, innovation, and strategies emphasized in NSC 2024
Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 - The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC 2024) concluded with a dynamic plenary session centered on strategies to enhance Uttar Pradesh's seed sector. Moderated by Dr...