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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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Strengthening the seed sector through public-private partnerships

Strengthening the seed sector through public-private partnerships

Varanasi, India, 28 November 2024 - Leading experts and stakeholders from the public and private sectors gathered for a pivotal plenary session at NSC
December 18, 2024
Seed Congress called for South-South collaboration for global agricultural transformation

Seed Congress called for South-South collaboration for global agricultural transformation

Varanasi, India, 28 November 2024 - The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC) held important discussions on improving cooperation in the seed industry
December 18, 2024
Experts weigh in on ways to revolutionize the Indian seed sector at NSC2024

Experts weigh in on ways to revolutionize the Indian seed sector at NSC2024

Varanasi, India, 28 November 2024 - Varanasi recently hosted an engaging session entitled “India's Role in the Global Seed Sector: Opportunities and
December 18, 2024
Low GI rice seen as promising solution to mitigate Asia’s diabetes crisis

Low GI rice seen as promising solution to mitigate Asia’s diabetes crisis

Los Baños, Philippines (16 December 2024) — A new paper recently published by scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the
December 18, 2024
Seed congress explores market intelligence for enhanced genetic gains

Seed congress explores market intelligence for enhanced genetic gains

NSC 2024 featured a plenary on "Leveraging Market Intelligence for Enhanced Genetic Gains" highlighting the transformative role of data-driven
December 17, 2024
Collaborative solutions to strengthening Odisha women-led seed enterprises

Collaborative solutions to strengthening Odisha women-led seed enterprises

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 1 December 2024  – Decentralized, farmer-led seed systems are vital for improving smallholder farmers' access to quality
December 16, 2024
HER+ Initiative dissects women’s empowerment and climate resilience in West Bengal using P...

HER+ Initiative dissects women’s empowerment and climate resilience in West Bengal using P...

(04 December 2024) – Under the CGIAR Gender Impact Platform’s Methods Module, the CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality (HER+) was granted USD100,000 to
December 12, 2024
IRRI and DA-FPA ink MOA on farm drone training material development

IRRI and DA-FPA ink MOA on farm drone training material development

LOS BANOS, Philippines (December 3-4, 2024) — IRRI and the Philippine Department of Agriculture’s Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (DA-FPA) signed a
December 12, 2024
IRRI eyes stronger, long-term sustainable rice and climate action partnership with Thailan...

IRRI eyes stronger, long-term sustainable rice and climate action partnership with Thailan...

BANGKOK, Thailand, 6 December 2024 — Leaders from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) met with Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat of the
December 12, 2024
New framework on agricultural knowledge management for innovation recognized with Cook Med...

New framework on agricultural knowledge management for innovation recognized with Cook Med...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (09 December 2024) ~ The agricultural sector faces the dual challenge of feeding a growing global population and adapting to
December 11, 2024
Feeding more people with less environmental impact - is it possible?

Feeding more people with less environmental impact - is it possible?

BAKU, Azerbaijan (15 November 2024) — Sustainable intensification is increasingly recognized as essential for addressing the challenge of feeding a
December 5, 2024
13th National Seed Congress 2024 concludes with a focus on strengthening India’s seed sect...

13th National Seed Congress 2024 concludes with a focus on strengthening India’s seed sect...

Varanasi, November 30, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, the International Rice Research Institute South
December 5, 2024
PRISM receives prestigious recognition from IDC Singapore

PRISM receives prestigious recognition from IDC Singapore

The Philippine Rice Information System (PRiSM) received the Special Award for Sustainability from the International Data Corporation Singapore (IDC)
December 4, 2024
Empowering Odisha women entrepreneurs through rice and millet innovation

Empowering Odisha women entrepreneurs through rice and millet innovation

VARANASI, India (24 November 2024) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi, successfully
December 4, 2024
Unity Against Uncertainty: Experts Come Together to Combat Rice False Smut

Unity Against Uncertainty: Experts Come Together to Combat Rice False Smut

LOS BANOS, Philippines, October 14-17, 2024—Plant pathology experts from Asia, Africa, Europe, and America convened at the International Rice Research
December 4, 2024