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Remembering Dr. Peter Jennings, the Visionary Behind IR8 and a major player in the Green Revolution banner image
July 9, 2026

Remembering Dr. Peter Jennings, the Visionary Behind IR8 and a major player in the Green Revolution

New Japan-IRRI "CoolRice" project strengthens groundwork for heat-resilient, low-emission rice farming banner image
July 8, 2026

New Japan-IRRI "CoolRice" project strengthens groundwork for heat-resilient, low-emission rice farming

‘Fertilize Right' forum showcases progress in efforts to boost yields and lower emissions in Vietnam’s Red River Delta banner image
July 7, 2026

‘Fertilize Right' forum showcases progress in efforts to boost yields and lower emissions in Vietnam’s Red River Delta

IRRI, partners advance Thailand’s unified rice-sector emissions monitoring system banner image
July 3, 2026

IRRI, partners advance Thailand’s unified rice-sector emissions monitoring system

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IRRI receives Cross of Friendship medal from Lao PDR

IRRI receives Cross of Friendship medal from Lao PDR

Through the Cross of Friendship medal, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic acknowledges IRRI’s contribution to the country’s development.LOS BAÑOS,
February 7, 2025
NARES and IRRI advance market-driven varieties and accelerate adoption of new rice varieti...

NARES and IRRI advance market-driven varieties and accelerate adoption of new rice varieti...

A photo-op of participants at the 2024 NARES-IRRI Joint Advancement Meeting, with over 90 participants from 12 countries, including 25 online
February 6, 2025
IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agricultur...

IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agricultur...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (20 January 2025)—The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and smart agriculture technology leader XAG are set to
January 25, 2025
IRRI Seed Health 2024 workshop: Strengthening seed health networks for safe and effective ...

IRRI Seed Health 2024 workshop: Strengthening seed health networks for safe and effective ...

LAGUNA, Philippines, 29 November 2024 ~ The Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Seed Health and Logistics Unit of the International Rice Research
January 22, 2025
IRRI’s digital monitoring and reporting system nominated for the Vietnam National Televisi...

IRRI’s digital monitoring and reporting system nominated for the Vietnam National Televisi...

The Rice Activity Monitoring and Reporting System (RiceMoRe) developed by IRRI and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development recognized for
January 16, 2025
Enabling women farmers in Odisha to combat heat stress

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
January 8, 2025
Vietnam and Thailand scale knowledge on sustainable and low-emissions rice production

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
January 7, 2025
Hybrid rice + innovations: a path forward for climate-smart agriculture

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
January 7, 2025
Inclusive and equitable canal water management towards sustainable agriculture urged at B...

Inclusive and equitable canal water management towards sustainable agriculture urged at B...

In the southern coastal deltaic regions of Bangladesh, freshwater canals are a lifeline to multiple food system-based livelihoods. However, these
January 6, 2025
Canadian delegation finds huge potential in Vietnam’s one million-hectare program

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
January 6, 2025
IRRI and Kubota partner up on experiment to reduce GHG emissions

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
January 6, 2025
Experts draft stewardship guidelines on HT rice for a resilient rice cultivation in India

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,
December 19, 2024
Transforming Uttar Pradesh’s seed sector: Collaboration, innovation, and strategies emphas...

Transforming Uttar Pradesh’s seed sector: Collaboration, innovation, and strategies emphas...

Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 - The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC 2024) concluded with a dynamic plenary session centered on strategies to
December 18, 2024
NSC 2024: Organic farming systems can unlock greater sustainability and climate resilience...

NSC 2024: Organic farming systems can unlock greater sustainability and climate resilience...

Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 - At the 13th National Seed Congress  (NSC 2024), a transformative plenary session illuminated the critical
December 18, 2024
Opportunities for the seed sector to contribute to nutrition, sustainability, and liveliho...

Opportunities for the seed sector to contribute to nutrition, sustainability, and liveliho...

Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 - Various topics related to emerging challenges and opportunities in the allied areas of the seed sector were
December 18, 2024