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September 15, 2025

Field Trials in Vietnam Point to Stronger, Climate-Ready Varieties

September 4, 2025

OneRicePH: 25 new rice lines moving closer to Filipino farmers’ fields

September 4, 2025

BARC and IRRI chart roadmap to scale agricultural innovations in Bangladesh

September 4, 2025

IRRI hosts BMRP Indonesia for strategic meetings and writeshop on Rice Crop Manager

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New rice gene variant boosts yield under drought—IRRI

New rice gene variant boosts yield under drought—IRRI

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (12 August 2025) — Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and their partners in India have discovered
August 12, 2025
Cultivating Healthy Soil for High-Quality Rice: A Modern Farmer's Guide

Cultivating Healthy Soil for High-Quality Rice: A Modern Farmer's Guide

Understanding soil nutrients and crop nutrition is vital for sustainable nutrient management and the health of irrigated rice systems, as highlighted
August 8, 2025
CGIAR Asia tripartite partnership appoints new Director of Ethics and Business Conduct

CGIAR Asia tripartite partnership appoints new Director of Ethics and Business Conduct

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steve Korir as the Director of Ethics and Business Conduct for the CGIAR Asia Tripartite Partnership
August 7, 2025
RR2P 2025: Connecting Global Perspectives with Ground-Level Realities in Rice Science

RR2P 2025: Connecting Global Perspectives with Ground-Level Realities in Rice Science

The Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) course returned in 2025 for its 18th run, reaffirming its commitment to immersive, hands-on learning that
August 5, 2025
Gov’t, Private Sectors Push for Stronger Biosafety in Philippine Biotech Research

Gov’t, Private Sectors Push for Stronger Biosafety in Philippine Biotech Research

LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA (17 July 2025)– Protecting public safety and environmental health remains a top priority as biosafety leaders gathered at the
August 4, 2025
IRRI’s new strategic appointments to advance integrated research and global impact

IRRI’s new strategic appointments to advance integrated research and global impact

LOS BANOS, Philippines, 01 August 2025 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is proud to announce two key leadership appointments that
August 1, 2025
IRRI, NBAIM to advance microbial innovations for improved rice systems in India

IRRI, NBAIM to advance microbial innovations for improved rice systems in India

Varanasi, July 23, 2025 — Presently, agriculture is facing the dual challenge of climate change and agrobiodiversity loss. Microbial technologies can
July 29, 2025
DA delegation visits Vietnam to enhance Philippine rice production

DA delegation visits Vietnam to enhance Philippine rice production

A delegation from the Philippines' Department of Agriculture visited Vietnam to learn about their successful sustainable rice production program. The
July 24, 2025
Partners from Indonesia and the Philippines sharpen SSNM expertise through IRRI masterclas...

Partners from Indonesia and the Philippines sharpen SSNM expertise through IRRI masterclas...

LAGUNA, Philippines, 7 July 2025 — As digital agriculture tools continue to evolve, strengthening national partners’ scientific and technical
July 24, 2025
RDA-IRRI champions climate-smart pest management for sustainable rice production

RDA-IRRI champions climate-smart pest management for sustainable rice production

LAGUNA, Philippines (13 May 2025) — IRRI emphasizes prevention and suppression at the recent International Technology Cooperation Center of the Rural
July 15, 2025
IRRI-BADC launches digital tool to improve rice supply in Bangladesh

IRRI-BADC launches digital tool to improve rice supply in Bangladesh

Seed supply planning in Bangladesh has faced several challenges over the years, including reliance on manual processes, fragmented data, and a
July 10, 2025
New Zinc-Rich Rice Variety “Spoorthi” Rolled Out in India

New Zinc-Rich Rice Variety “Spoorthi” Rolled Out in India

Telangana, India (18 June 2025) – To help combat zinc deficiency and improve nutrition through staple foods, a new high-zinc rice variety, Spoorthi
July 7, 2025
A Quest for Market- and Farmer-Aligned Rice Varieties in Mozambique

A Quest for Market- and Farmer-Aligned Rice Varieties in Mozambique

Quelimane, Mozambique (11 June 2025) — Mozambique is taking steps toward a more market-responsive approach to rice breeding, focusing on varieties
July 1, 2025
KOICA, UPLB, IRRI Partnership Establishes a Genomic Powerhouse to Future-Proof Agriculture

KOICA, UPLB, IRRI Partnership Establishes a Genomic Powerhouse to Future-Proof Agriculture

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (26 June 2025) — KOICA, UPLB, and IRRI came together to showcase how global partnerships and emerging omics technologies are
July 1, 2025
IRRI joins Burundi’s Diplomatic Week, leads facility tour of Regional Crop Improvement Hub

IRRI joins Burundi’s Diplomatic Week, leads facility tour of Regional Crop Improvement Hub

28 June 2025 (BUJUMBURA, Burundi) — IRRI joins Burundi’s Diplomatic Week, bringing together over 200 diplomats representing the Burundian Government
June 28, 2025