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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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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
Entrepreneurs develop a roadmap for public and private companies to work together to stren...

Entrepreneurs develop a roadmap for public and private companies to work together to stren...

GUWAHATI, INDIA,  20 November 2023 — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organized Strengthening Seed Ecosystem: Empowering Seed
December 6, 2023
New world-class agri genomics center to rise in PH university

New world-class agri genomics center to rise in PH university

LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES, 6 December 2023 — The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), the South Korean government through the Korea International
December 6, 2023
First Movers Coalition for Food to Create up to $20 Billion Value Chain for Sustainable Fa...

First Movers Coalition for Food to Create up to $20 Billion Value Chain for Sustainable Fa...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) becomes an inaugural member of the World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition for Food. World
December 2, 2023
ISARC presents climate-smart initiatives for improving the livelihoods and climate resilie...

ISARC presents climate-smart initiatives for improving the livelihoods and climate resilie...

GOA, INDIA, 22-24, November 2023 — Top officials of the International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) represented IRRI
November 30, 2023
ISARC hosts workshop to address impacts of climate change on major cereal crops in Bihar a...

ISARC hosts workshop to address impacts of climate change on major cereal crops in Bihar a...

VARANASI, INDIA, 26 November 2023 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) in Varanasi hosted
November 30, 2023
Technologies and methodologies for low-emission rice cultivation can open doors to climate...

Technologies and methodologies for low-emission rice cultivation can open doors to climate...

MANILA, Philippines (17 October 2023) — Farmers who practice low-emission rice cultivation could soon be able to augment their incomes by selling
November 28, 2023
The Crop Trust and IRRI renew their commitment to safeguarding rice diversity in perpetuit...

The Crop Trust and IRRI renew their commitment to safeguarding rice diversity in perpetuit...

IRRI was the first genebank to fulfill all the quality standards required to receive perpetual funding Berlin, Germany, 15 November 2023 - The
November 23, 2023