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Bangladesh’s new agriculture minister signals push for next-generation rice as partnership with IRRI deepens banner image
April 27, 2026

Bangladesh’s new agriculture minister signals push for next-generation rice as partnership with IRRI deepens

IRRI trains frontline extension staff to support climate-smart farming in Eastern Uttar Pradesh banner image
April 27, 2026

IRRI trains frontline extension staff to support climate-smart farming in Eastern Uttar Pradesh

Building the evidence for low-emission rice production: Exploring the findings over the three years of the REMET-Rice Project banner image
April 24, 2026

Building the evidence for low-emission rice production: Exploring the findings over the three years of the REMET-Rice Project

Mekong Delta’s Low-Emission Rice Program Surpasses Targets, Sets New Standards for Sustainable Production banner image
April 24, 2026

Mekong Delta’s Low-Emission Rice Program Surpasses Targets, Sets New Standards for Sustainable Production

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East and Southern Africa Crop Tour provides farmers opportunity to evaluate new rice varie...

East and Southern Africa Crop Tour provides farmers opportunity to evaluate new rice varie...

Scientists from IRRI, Africa Rice Center, and national agricultural research and extension system (NARES) partners engaged with rice farmers and other
July 23, 2024
Making Rice–Cultivation Water-Efficient and Sustainable for Haryana

Making Rice–Cultivation Water-Efficient and Sustainable for Haryana

Growing rice, a crop that demands huge amounts of water, results in significant groundwater depletion across the rice-producing areas of Haryana in
July 4, 2024
ARIAS Society, IRRI plan sustainable rice farming future in Assam post-APART

ARIAS Society, IRRI plan sustainable rice farming future in Assam post-APART

With the APART’s closure approaching, IRRI and partners are starting to discuss a comprehensive exit strategy that will ensure the continuation and
July 4, 2024
Ups and downs in the world rice market

Ups and downs in the world rice market

David Dawe and Valerien Pede International rice prices have risen substantially. Over the past year, the main factors driving world market prices
July 4, 2024
Heat-Tolerant Rice Varieties Promises Increased Yields in Bangladesh

Heat-Tolerant Rice Varieties Promises Increased Yields in Bangladesh

New heat-tolerant rice varieties developed to combat high night temperatures could save Bangladesh millions in crop losses, ensuring food security and
July 2, 2024
Japan and IRRI kick off rice carbon neutrality project in the ASEAN region

Japan and IRRI kick off rice carbon neutrality project in the ASEAN region

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (24 June 2024) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, the International Rice Research Institute
June 24, 2024
IRRI showcases its Native Trait Deployment efforts at the DA-BAR’s agri and fisheries exhi...

IRRI showcases its Native Trait Deployment efforts at the DA-BAR’s agri and fisheries exhi...

IRRI collaborations with the DA-BAR are among the highlights of the 2nd NAFTE event, which showcases and promotes available agriculture and
June 21, 2024
IRRI joins forces with Vietnam Seed Corporation to develop premium rice varieties

IRRI joins forces with Vietnam Seed Corporation to develop premium rice varieties

In a bid to improve Vietnam's rice production, Vinaseed, the country's leading seed company, joined forces with IRRI to develop new productive and
June 18, 2024
IRRI and Can Tho City launch circular economy model for rice straw

IRRI and Can Tho City launch circular economy model for rice straw

Organic and green agriculture are growing trends, and the Mekong Delta has significant potential to utilize a circular economic approach in
June 17, 2024
In memory of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI Director General (1998 – 2004)

In memory of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI Director General (1998 – 2004)

It is with sadness that IRRI marks the passing of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI Director General 1998 – 2004, at the age of 81. Ronald is credited with
June 11, 2024
A disease-surveillance network in Africa will accelerate detection and actions to prevent ...

A disease-surveillance network in Africa will accelerate detection and actions to prevent ...

Pathologists and breeders from 20 East to West Africa countries joined forces as a rice disease surveillance network began operating in Africa. The
June 7, 2024
IRRI and HSBC Bank Collaborate to Boost Rice Productivity and Resilience in the Haor Regio...

IRRI and HSBC Bank Collaborate to Boost Rice Productivity and Resilience in the Haor Regio...

IRRI and HSBC Bank have joined hands for a three-year project from 2024 to 2027 to build climate-smart rice value chains in Bangladesh's Haor
June 6, 2024
In the Philippines, stakeholders are charting the future of digital agriculture

In the Philippines, stakeholders are charting the future of digital agriculture

Policymakers, scientists, technology experts, and farmers convened to contextualize the current landscape, identify barriers and opportunities, and
June 5, 2024
Market Intelligence Initiative introduce GloMIP at ICTforAg 2024

Market Intelligence Initiative introduce GloMIP at ICTforAg 2024

Jhoanne Ynion, Neale Marvin Paguirigan, Dehner De Leon, Matty Demont Los Baños, Philippines -- As response to the growing challenge of future
June 5, 2024
Harnessing opportunities for a vibrant carbon market for rice in SEA

Harnessing opportunities for a vibrant carbon market for rice in SEA

IRRI’s climate change research and partnerships aim to support the accelerated development of a rice carbon market in Southeast Asia; to help the
June 4, 2024