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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 and BASF team up to promote direct-seeded rice in Asia

IRRI and BASF team up to promote direct-seeded rice in Asia

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines and SINGAPORE – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and BASF signed three agreements, paving the way for wider
June 22, 2018
IRRI and Intertek join forces to help advance the global rice breeding effort

IRRI and Intertek join forces to help advance the global rice breeding effort

Rice is a daily staple for more than half of the world’s people, making it a critical component of food security. Due to growing populations,
June 22, 2018
Helping Vietnam transform its rice sector through sustainable rice production practices

Helping Vietnam transform its rice sector through sustainable rice production practices

IRRI works with key partners in boosting Vietnam’s rice industry through the “Vietnam Sustainable Agricultural Transformation project” (VnSAT). 
May 31, 2018
IRRI shares Rice Crop Manager experience during the 10th ICT4D Conference

IRRI shares Rice Crop Manager experience during the 10th ICT4D Conference

  Through partnership with national research partners, IRRI applies sustainable global solutions to local needs through information and
May 31, 2018
SeedCast – Innovative mobile app launched by IRRI to estimate seed demand for rice varieti...

SeedCast – Innovative mobile app launched by IRRI to estimate seed demand for rice varieti...

IRRI together with the Odisha Department of Agriculture and the Odisha State Seed Corporation (OSSC) is connecting global innovative solutions to
May 31, 2018
IRRI eyes public-private sector support for wider DSR adoption

IRRI eyes public-private sector support for wider DSR adoption

  06 February 2018, Los Baños, Philippines — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is targeting more public-private support to
May 30, 2018
Unlocking rice gene diversity for food security

Unlocking rice gene diversity for food security

A new study published in the Nature journal opens the possibility to accelerate rice breeding to achieve food security for some of
May 30, 2018
IRRI-RRDI Launch New Center For Rice Research and Development in Sri Lanka

IRRI-RRDI Launch New Center For Rice Research and Development in Sri Lanka

2nd February, Batalagoda, Sri Lanka — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in South Asia reached another milestone with the opening of
May 30, 2018
‘Wild’ genes open up opportunities for healthier, climate-smart rice

‘Wild’ genes open up opportunities for healthier, climate-smart rice

Los Baños, Philippines (30th January 2018) — The genome sequencing of seven wild rice varieties has finally been completed. This breakthrough is
May 30, 2018
Not all rice is created equal

Not all rice is created equal

  LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (17 July 2017) — “Your mom was right when she told you to eat your vegetables (and) eat your meat. If you combine
May 30, 2018
A close look at IRRI Nutrition

A close look at IRRI Nutrition

  Cecilia C. Santos-Acuin, newly appointed Senior Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), is working hard at the
May 30, 2018
Lao PDR and IRRI expand partnership to increase food and nutrition security

Lao PDR and IRRI expand partnership to increase food and nutrition security

8 May 2017, VIENTIANE - The government of the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have entered
May 30, 2018
Talks seek agriculture-environment harmony in plant exchange

Talks seek agriculture-environment harmony in plant exchange

  LOS BAÑOS, Laguna – Agriculture and environment representatives from nine Asian countries convened this week at the headquarters of the
May 30, 2018
IRRI and 2Blades partner to advance global food and nutrition security

IRRI and 2Blades partner to advance global food and nutrition security

LOS BAÑOS, PHILIPPINES and EVANSTON, IL - December 13, 2016 – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and 2Blades Foundation (2Blades)
May 30, 2018
Australian aid and IRRI improve farmers’ lives through ‘MYRice’

Australian aid and IRRI improve farmers’ lives through ‘MYRice’

  Bago City, Myanmar (10 October 2017)—An Australian-funded five-year research project led by the International Rice Research Institute
May 30, 2018