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May 07, 2025UPLB, KOICA, and IRRI Celebrate Completion of Main Structure of Advanced Genomics Research Center (AGRC)

May 05, 2025IRRI and BRMP Food Crops collect insights from Indonesian rice farmers through survey

May 02, 2025DA-BAR and IRRI discuss strategies for advanced rice research and innovation in the Philippines

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

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Apr 28, 2025
IRRI welcomes Dr. Junel B. Soriano as new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representative
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Junel B. Soriano as its new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representative. A recognized leader in the country’s...
Apr 28, 2025
From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025
By Shalini Gakhar As climate pressures and food insecurity continue to challenge global agriculture, IRRI showcased a suite of digital innovations that aim to transform the way farmers grow food...
Apr 24, 2025
IRRI showcases improved rice varieties and training farmers on climate-smart agriculture during Farmers’ Field Day in the Haor Region
IRRI and partners empower haor farmers with climate-smart innovations to improve productivity, resilience, and livelihoods in rice farming. Nikli, Kishoreganj (22 April 2025) – Bangladesh’s haor...

May 07, 2025
UPLB, KOICA, and IRRI Celebrate Completion of Main Structure of Advanced Genomics Research Center (AGRC)
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (22 April 2025) – The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), in collaboration with the South Korean Government and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI),...
May 05, 2025
IRRI and BRMP Food Crops collect insights from Indonesian rice farmers through survey
(BANDUNG & INDRAMAYU, Indonesia, 22-25 April 2025) - As part of efforts to continuously improve the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Indonesia platform, known locally as Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP) ,...
May 02, 2025
DA-BAR and IRRI discuss strategies for advanced rice research and innovation in the Philippines
Los Baños, Laguna (April 30, 2025) — The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and research partners including the...
May 02, 2025
IRRI and ICRISAT set a joint vision to demonstrate Integrated Seed Systems for Dryland Farming in South Asia
CGIAR centers align efforts to drive inclusive, impact-oriented research from 2025 to 2027 (NEW DELHI, India) 03 April 2025 — In a significant step toward inclusive and climate-resilient agricultural...
Apr 30, 2025
IRRI IN PHOTOS: 65 years of innovations in rice science
For over six decades, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has been at the forefront of rice science, driving global advancements and shaping the future of rice production. To this day,...
Apr 28, 2025
IRRI welcomes Dr. Junel B. Soriano as new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representative
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Junel B. Soriano as its new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representative. A recognized leader in the country’s...
Apr 28, 2025
From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025
By Shalini Gakhar As climate pressures and food insecurity continue to challenge global agriculture, IRRI showcased a suite of digital innovations that aim to transform the way farmers grow food...
Apr 24, 2025
IRRI showcases improved rice varieties and training farmers on climate-smart agriculture during Farmers’ Field Day in the Haor Region
IRRI and partners empower haor farmers with climate-smart innovations to improve productivity, resilience, and livelihoods in rice farming. Nikli, Kishoreganj (22 April 2025) – Bangladesh’s haor...
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...
Apr 16, 2025
CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow showcase Market Intelligence as a catalyst for inclusive and impactful crop breeding
Written by Ruvicyn Bayot CGIAR Science Week highlights how combining crop breeding with market intelligence from the very start of the process can contribute to identifying opportunities, promoting...