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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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RiceMoRe – a digital data platform to systematically advance rice production management in...

RiceMoRe – a digital data platform to systematically advance rice production management in...

The Department of Crop Production (DCP), in collaboration with the Center for Agricultural Digital Transformation and Statistics (DTS) and the
May 2, 2024
Transforming Thailand’s Rice Sector Toward Low Emissions

Transforming Thailand’s Rice Sector Toward Low Emissions

Bangkok, Thailand (25 April 2024) - As global attention turns towards sustainable agricultural practices, the International Rice Research Institute
April 26, 2024
IRRI, PhilRice launch drone protocols to boost rice farming in the Philippines

IRRI, PhilRice launch drone protocols to boost rice farming in the Philippines

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (17 April 2024) – Aimed at leveraging the power of drone technology to boost farmers’ productivity and sustainability, the
April 18, 2024
ASEAN-CGIAR Regional Program highlight partnerships to achieve food security during ADB Fo...

ASEAN-CGIAR Regional Program highlight partnerships to achieve food security during ADB Fo...

MANILA, Philippines—Achieving sustainable food systems transformation in Southeast Asia entails cooperation and collaboration among the public and
April 15, 2024
New Digital Hub to Stimulate Methane Reduction through Sustainable Rice Cultivation

New Digital Hub to Stimulate Methane Reduction through Sustainable Rice Cultivation

Gold Standard and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have released a new resource hub designed to encourage and support the development
April 12, 2024
IRRI proposes technical solutions to Vietnam to effectively establish and implement MRV f...

IRRI proposes technical solutions to Vietnam to effectively establish and implement MRV f...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) of Vietnam continued its consultations with the International Rice Research Institute to
April 12, 2024
ADB, CGIAR join forces to boost and scale agricultural innovations in Asia

ADB, CGIAR join forces to boost and scale agricultural innovations in Asia

Science and innovations from CGIAR research centers and ADB’s $14bn 2022-2025 investment will tackle Asia’s food crisis and enhance longer-term food
April 11, 2024
UPLB, KOICA, IRRI and Key Institutions to establish agri-genomics facilities to support na...

UPLB, KOICA, IRRI and Key Institutions to establish agri-genomics facilities to support na...

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (26 March 2024) - The growth of state-of-the-art agricultural genomics research and education facilities in the Philippines took a
March 26, 2024
IRRI-Government of Odisha partnership to strengthen state’s specialty rice segment

IRRI-Government of Odisha partnership to strengthen state’s specialty rice segment

(Photo: A cafeteria featuring biofortified rice varieties in Odisha) ODISHA, India (March 16, 2024) - The state of Odisha produced nearly 11
March 26, 2024
IRRI-NARI agreement will revitalize Papua New Guinea’s rice industry

IRRI-NARI agreement will revitalize Papua New Guinea’s rice industry

MOROBE PROVINCE, Papua New Guinea (21 March 2024) - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) will provide essential support to ensure the
March 25, 2024
REMET-Rice Project supports joint training on soil spectroscopy for BSWM, UPLB, and IRRI s...

REMET-Rice Project supports joint training on soil spectroscopy for BSWM, UPLB, and IRRI s...

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (16 March 2024) – Scientists from the Philippine Department of Agriculture Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM), the
March 20, 2024
IRRI and AfricaRice collaborate on developing and delivering improved and localized rice v...

IRRI and AfricaRice collaborate on developing and delivering improved and localized rice v...

As a continuation of accelerating and modernizing the breeding programs through the Accelerating Genetic Gain in Rice (AGGRi) Alliance initiated in
March 18, 2024
Beyond incomes: What is the true impact of engaging in seed production on women's lives?

Beyond incomes: What is the true impact of engaging in seed production on women's lives?

Afreen Khan, Ranjitha Puskur, Suchaita Tenneti Two Farmer Producer Companies (FPC) in Odisha, India aim to further sustain their increased yields
March 15, 2024
Empowering women and improving rice yields and productivity through seed production

Empowering women and improving rice yields and productivity through seed production

by Afreen Khan, Ranjitha Puskur, Suchaita Tenneti Two Farmer Producer Companies (FPC) in Odisha, India aim to further sustain their increased
March 15, 2024
Gender responsiveness can make Climate-smart agriculture even smarter!

Gender responsiveness can make Climate-smart agriculture even smarter!

The impact of climate change on agriculture is undeniable, and it poses a significant threat to global food security. While climate-smart agriculture
March 12, 2024