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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

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Innovative rice straw composting technology earns accolades at Can Tho City Technical Inno...

Innovative rice straw composting technology earns accolades at Can Tho City Technical Inno...

15 December 2023 (Vietnam) - The mechanized rice straw-based composting technology, which converts agricultural residue and waste to organic
January 9, 2024
ASEAN-CGIAR Program on Accelerating Innovation in Agri-food Systems Intervention Packages ...

ASEAN-CGIAR Program on Accelerating Innovation in Agri-food Systems Intervention Packages ...

MANILA, Philippines (25 October 2023) – Coming after the official launch of the ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program
January 8, 2024
BSIP and IRRI continue collaboration on Rice Crop Management in Indonesia

BSIP and IRRI continue collaboration on Rice Crop Management in Indonesia

(BOGOR, Indonesia, 18-19 December 2023) -  IRRI’s key partner in Indonesia, Badan Standardisasi Instrumen Pertanian (BSIP also known as the
January 8, 2024
IRRI develops first speed breeding protocol for rice

IRRI develops first speed breeding protocol for rice

VARANASI, INDIA, 18 December 2023 – Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) developed a robust, first ever speed breeding
December 24, 2023
Professors Gurdev Singh Khush and Vo Tong Xuan among 2023 VinFuture Prize Laureates

Professors Gurdev Singh Khush and Vo Tong Xuan among 2023 VinFuture Prize Laureates

(Photo source: VinFuture) HANOI, VIETNAM - December 12, 2023 - The 2023 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Countries has
December 24, 2023
IRRI is leveraging AI to secure food and nutrition security for current and future generat...

IRRI is leveraging AI to secure food and nutrition security for current and future generat...

Leading technology giants like Amazon and Google are applauding and supporting the research institute’s innovative uses of artificial intelligence to
December 20, 2023
Ensuring quality seed supply of improved rice varieties for West Kenya smallholder farmers

Ensuring quality seed supply of improved rice varieties for West Kenya smallholder farmers

KIBOS, KENYA, 2 August 2023 — In its continued efforts to strengthen the rice sector in Kenya, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
December 14, 2023
HER+ Stakeholder workshop paves the way for piloting Learning Labs in India

HER+ Stakeholder workshop paves the way for piloting Learning Labs in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA, 27-28 November 2023 — The CGIAR Initiative on  Gender Equality, HER+ convened for workshop with stakeholders who are playing a
December 13, 2023
Establishing a unified understanding of digital interventions for inclusive agriculture

Establishing a unified understanding of digital interventions for inclusive agriculture

NEW DELHI, INDIA, December 4, 2023 — In a significant step towards fostering digital innovation and inclusion in agriculture, the CGIAR Digital
December 13, 2023
IRRI-Africa: Igniting stronger partnerships in Burundi

IRRI-Africa: Igniting stronger partnerships in Burundi

Visit to the Burundi Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock, Prof. Sanctus Niragira (second from the right) BURUNDI, AFRICA, 13-16
December 13, 2023
Sustainable Rice Platform presents achievements in promoting clean and green rice producti...

Sustainable Rice Platform presents achievements in promoting clean and green rice producti...

The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) Symposium at the 6th International Rice Congress discussed the accomplishments of SRP, its members, and partners,
December 13, 2023
Strategic financing is essential to an effective climate change strategy

Strategic financing is essential to an effective climate change strategy

5 December 2023, Dubai, UAE — The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) co-hosted a side
December 12, 2023
IRRI and ICAR to further promote research and development on rice genetic resources

IRRI and ICAR to further promote research and development on rice genetic resources

Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, director of ISARC, and Dr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh, director of ICAR - NBPGR, at the IRRI India Office in New Delhi. (photo)
December 11, 2023
ISARC annual rice varietal cafeteria features 36 promising new varieties for Uttar Pradesh...

ISARC annual rice varietal cafeteria features 36 promising new varieties for Uttar Pradesh...

VARANASI, INDIA, November 23 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) hosted the Annual Rice Varietal
December 11, 2023
IRRI expands rice research collaboration into Central Asia through new partnership with Uz...

IRRI expands rice research collaboration into Central Asia through new partnership with Uz...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines, 29 November 2023 ~ A delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan visited the IRRI Headquarters
December 7, 2023