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IRRI launches Bio-Innovation Center with new Bioseed research partnership

IRRI launches Bio-Innovation Center with new Bioseed research partnership

During a virtual launch on June 3, 2021, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) introduced its latest model for collaborative
June 17, 2021
East African countries champion integrated rice sector development in the region to curb e...

East African countries champion integrated rice sector development in the region to curb e...

As rice becomes a strategic commodity in Africa, many countries in East Africa have embarked on various programs that, along with continental
June 15, 2021
Kingdom helps in DSR rice project

Kingdom helps in DSR rice project

(Photo: The project aims to promote the adoption of DSR for a transition towards an efficient, profitable and environmentally-friendly rice
June 9, 2021
IRRI-DA BAFE successfully cap year-long joint project on Laser Land Leveling (LLL)

IRRI-DA BAFE successfully cap year-long joint project on Laser Land Leveling (LLL)

01 June 2021 - IRRI and the Bureau of Agricultural and Fisheries Engineering of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA BAFE) concluded the
June 8, 2021
IRRI webinar puts emphasis on sustainable intensification of rice-based systems

IRRI webinar puts emphasis on sustainable intensification of rice-based systems

By 2050, it is estimated that there will be 9.8 billion people in the world. Overall food demand is set to increase by more than 50 percent. Water
June 7, 2021
IRRI partners with Advanced Chemical Industries Limited for a Limited Exclusivity Agreemen...

IRRI partners with Advanced Chemical Industries Limited for a Limited Exclusivity Agreemen...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) continues to build partnerships with private sector partners to bring innovative and beneficial
June 6, 2021
“Father of Hybrid Rice” Yuan Longping’s Legacy: An agricultural innovation that helps feed...

“Father of Hybrid Rice” Yuan Longping’s Legacy: An agricultural innovation that helps feed...

Rice is a staple food and provides 20% of the daily calorie needs of more than half of the population worldwide. With the looming increase in
May 24, 2021
After COVID-19: Where next for Climate Resilient Agricultural Development in the Global So...

After COVID-19: Where next for Climate Resilient Agricultural Development in the Global So...

Nafees Meah and Sheetal Sharma Global food production is required to increase  between 50–70% by 2050 driven by population growth,, income
May 24, 2021
IRRI welcomes new Board of Trustees’ Chair and Vice-Chair

IRRI welcomes new Board of Trustees’ Chair and Vice-Chair

Following the successful terms of IRRI Board of Trustees (BOT) Chair Jim Godfrey and Vice-Chair Kaye Basford, IRRI welcomed new Chair Dr. Suthad
May 20, 2021
Vietnam’s MARD minister calls on promotion of climate-smart practices to reduce GHG emissi...

Vietnam’s MARD minister calls on promotion of climate-smart practices to reduce GHG emissi...

26 April 2021 - Mr. Le Minh Hoan, Leader of Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD), gave a statement to the 1st Round Table of
May 10, 2021
Inclusive, Sustainable Rice System to Improve East Africa’s Food and Income Security

Inclusive, Sustainable Rice System to Improve East Africa’s Food and Income Security

Nairobi, May 6, 2021 - Major players from sub-Saharan Africa and Asia will discuss key topics surrounding the rice value chain in East Africa in a bid
May 7, 2021
Initial peer-reviewed publications of Golden Rice biosafety data completed

Initial peer-reviewed publications of Golden Rice biosafety data completed

The first series of peer-reviewed publications on the GR2E Golden Rice field trial data are now available in Nature Scientific Reports and Frontiers
March 29, 2021
MARD organizes priority setting workshop for NDC implementation in Vietnam’s rice sector

MARD organizes priority setting workshop for NDC implementation in Vietnam’s rice sector

26 March 2021, Ha Noi, Vietnam — the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held the first workshop in support of planning the
March 29, 2021
IRRI SARC Celebrates International Women's Day 2021

IRRI SARC Celebrates International Women's Day 2021

09 March, Varanasi, India --- 25 women farmers from Eastern Uttar Pradesh visited the IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (IRRI SARC) for training and
March 24, 2021
WOMEN OF RAKHINE: Agents of Change

WOMEN OF RAKHINE: Agents of Change

Ma Sandar Hlaing and Daw Thein Phyu are women farmers from Rakhine State, a region situated in the Western coast of Myanmar and known to be one of its
March 19, 2021