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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
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