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...
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...
IRRI inks MoU with Uttar Pradesh agricultural universities
UTTAR PRADESH, India (21 April 2023) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with agricultural state universities and colleges (SUCs) namely, the...
IRRI completes Excellence Through Stewardship global audit
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (24 April 2023) - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently completed the Global Audit Process implemented by Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS), a globally-...
IRRI deepens its partnership with the Government of India through ICAR
IRRI and ICAR have signed a five-year work plan, strengthening the 60-year relationship between India and the organization. (VARANASI, Uttar Pradesh, 19 April 2023) - The International Rice Research...
The second greener revolution can solve the global rice crisis
If the first green revolution in the 1960s was focused on addressing famine and hunger, the second one should have a more system-based approach for the global agrifood system. LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (6...
Can the Asian Rice Bowls keep up with the growing rice demand?
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (5 April 2023) – The whole world is in a race to feed humanity amid rising demand and a growing population, as well as conflict and the impending threat of climate change impacts...
IRRI-Africa innovations for food security showcased at the 6th Africa Agri Expo
IRRI-Africa scientists presented ready-to-adopt rice-based technologies to inspire partnerships and collaborations focused on addressing food insecurity and climate change in Africa. NAIROBI, Kenya (...
What can Bengaluru learn from Vietnam’s agricultural revolution?
Leading agricultural economist from Vietnam highlights the ways their national government reformed the agricultural sector resulting in sustained growth and export production and expansion. BENGALURU...
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...