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Scaling Low-Emission Rice through Pilot Models that Showcase the Future of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta banner image
March 31, 2026

Scaling Low-Emission Rice through Pilot Models that Showcase the Future of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

Philippine partners strengthen capacity to detect Rice Yellowing Syndrome with support from IRRI banner image
March 31, 2026

Philippine partners strengthen capacity to detect Rice Yellowing Syndrome with support from IRRI

Japan and IRRI advance low-carbon rice systems through upgraded GHG measurement facility banner image
March 27, 2026

Japan and IRRI advance low-carbon rice systems through upgraded GHG measurement facility

Ready for lift-off: IRRI, Thailand’s Rice Department, and Kasetsart University gather around drones for low-emission rice and climate-smart agriculture banner image
March 27, 2026

Ready for lift-off: IRRI, Thailand’s Rice Department, and Kasetsart University gather around drones for low-emission rice and climate-smart agriculture

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IRRI, BASF eye wider adoption of direct seeding in Asia

IRRI, BASF eye wider adoption of direct seeding in Asia

In 2017, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and BASF signed three agreements aiming to allow more farmers in Asia to access direct
April 2, 2019
Joint cooperation agreement between IRRI and Syngenta and Bayer

Joint cooperation agreement between IRRI and Syngenta and Bayer

Also in 2016, IRRI has signed a joint cooperation agreement (JCA) for research on false smut with Bayer and Syngenta. Under the agreement will be
April 2, 2019
IRRI and Corteva AgriScienceTM enter into a partnership which will benefit rice farmers wi...

IRRI and Corteva AgriScienceTM enter into a partnership which will benefit rice farmers wi...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has entered into a multi-year Framework Agreement with the heritage companies of Corteva
April 2, 2019
Syngenta and IRRI conduct workshop in developing strategies for rice crop health managemen...

Syngenta and IRRI conduct workshop in developing strategies for rice crop health managemen...

Tuesday, September 1, 2015 - Syngenta and IRRI held a training workshop in developing strategies for rice crop health management and reducing
April 2, 2019
IRRI partners in Tamil Nadu to continue CSISA initiatives

IRRI partners in Tamil Nadu to continue CSISA initiatives

Monday, September 28, 2015 - Partner organizations of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) agreed to extend the research and
April 2, 2019
Bayer CropScience hosts 2nd ASEAN Rice Future Forum in Vietnam: Fostering closer collabora...

Bayer CropScience hosts 2nd ASEAN Rice Future Forum in Vietnam: Fostering closer collabora...

(Bayer media release) - Policy makers and rice experts call for action to increase rice productivity sustainably - Public-private partnerships
April 2, 2019
Partnerships, key to farmer technology adoption and improved productivity

Partnerships, key to farmer technology adoption and improved productivity

Friday, October 16, 2015 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – The rising demand for rice in the Southeast Asian region puts mounting pressure on the
April 2, 2019
ADB and IRRI to strengthen partnership on shared food security goals

ADB and IRRI to strengthen partnership on shared food security goals

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) are set on bringing their 40-year
April 2, 2019
Public-private partnerships drive efforts toward food security

Public-private partnerships drive efforts toward food security

No single organization can do everything to be successful and innovative. While IRRI is at the forefront of boosting rice productivity globally, there
April 2, 2019
Innovations for sustainable rice farming: Jain Irrigation Systems joins IRRI consortium ad...

Innovations for sustainable rice farming: Jain Irrigation Systems joins IRRI consortium ad...

Partnership with company that pioneered modern drip irrigation in India opens new possibilities for significant water savings in rice cultivation
April 2, 2019
IRRI, BASF eye wider adoption of direct seeding in Asia

IRRI, BASF eye wider adoption of direct seeding in Asia

In 2017, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and BASF signed three agreements aiming to allow more farmers in Asia to access direct
April 2, 2019
Joint cooperation agreement between IRRI and Syngenta and Bayer

Joint cooperation agreement between IRRI and Syngenta and Bayer

Also in 2016, IRRI has signed a joint cooperation agreement (JCA) for research on false smut with Bayer and Syngenta. Under the agreement will be
April 2, 2019
IRRI and Corteva AgriScienceTM enter into a partnership which will benefit rice farmers wi...

IRRI and Corteva AgriScienceTM enter into a partnership which will benefit rice farmers wi...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has entered into a multi-year Framework Agreement with the heritage companies of Corteva
April 2, 2019
IRRI-IAARD to accelerate impact delivery with new rice research hub

IRRI-IAARD to accelerate impact delivery with new rice research hub

01 April, 2018 – BOGOR, INDONESIA - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Director General Dr. Matthew Morell and the Indonesian Agency for
April 1, 2019
Sustainable Rice Landscapes Initiative to reduce environmental footprint of rice productio...

Sustainable Rice Landscapes Initiative to reduce environmental footprint of rice productio...

Bangkok, Thailand, 26 March 2019 – A major new consortium today announced the Sustainable Rice Landscapes Initiative (SRLI), an agreement to deliver
March 26, 2019