News Our impact goes beyond rice Discover the latest updates and impactful stories from IRRI’s work around the world. IRRI NewsEventsMedia Center Home News & Events News Highlights Hybrid Rice ‘Mestiso 120’ Breaks Records with Nearly 12 t/ha Yield in Nueva Ecija April 8, 2026 April 1, 2026 IRRI, CGIAR Promote Women’s Leadership at GCWAS2026; Initiatives Win Recognition March 31, 2026 Scaling Low-Emission Rice through Pilot Models that Showcase the Future of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta March 31, 2026 Philippine partners strengthen capacity to detect Rice Yellowing Syndrome with support from IRRI March 27, 2026 Japan and IRRI advance low-carbon rice systems through upgraded GHG measurement facility All News Country - Any -AfricaBangladeshBurundiChinaSingaporeBruneiIndiaKenyaSouth KoreaCambodiaMozambiqueNepalIndonesiaSri LankaTanzaniaLao PDRUgandaMyanmarPhilippinesSouth AsiaThailandMalaysiaVietnamSoutheast AsiaEast AsiaAmericasEurope Date Published Min Max Search Digital tools offer economic boost to Vietnamese farmers HANOI, Vietnam (August 8, 2025) - To enhance agricultural productivity and economic returns, the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection September 3, 2025 AI unlocks secrets of rice yield sustainability after 50 years of continuous cropping A new study highlights how machine learning can effectively identify key factors influencing rice yield for over five decades, emphasizing the August 28, 2025 Listening to the heartbeat of the global rice market In a fragile balance, how do we protect a staple that feeds billions?LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (19 August 2025) — The global rice market plays a central August 28, 2025 IRRI, CORRA highlight urgent call for cooperation amid risks to global rice security Rice may look like a humble grain, but it sits at the center of global food security, nourishing four billion people and sustaining the lives of 150 August 28, 2025 Climate-resilient and eco-friendly rice for Africa welcomes KALRO into its fold The Climate-Resilient and Eco-Friendly Rice for Africa project welcomed the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) as a key August 27, 2025 USDA and IRRI mission advances Fertilize Right for sustainable rice farming in Vietnam CAN THO, Vietnam — A delegation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), led by Agricultural Counselor Ralph Bean and "Fertilize Right August 27, 2025 IRRI and partners convene global multi-stakeholder workshop to streamline GHG measurement ... Over 70 international experts will come together to align measurement methods, share compatible data, and improve tools and models for tracking August 26, 2025 RCM Indonesia Project Milestones and Next Steps Discussed with BRMP Food Crops BOGOR, Indonesia (04 August 2025) - The Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Indonesia project team from IRRI Headquarters and IRRI Indonesia met with Dr. Ir. August 20, 2025 Training of Masters Brings LKP 2.0 to Agricultural Trainers, Extension Workers, and Lectur... JAKARTA, Indonesia (6-8 August 2025) - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Indonesian Center for Agricultural August 20, 2025 IRRI releases four rice varieties in DRC IRRI released four rice varieties in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the Great Lakes Accelerated Innovation Delivery Initiative Rapid August 15, 2025 New rice gene variant boosts yield under drought—IRRI LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (12 August 2025) — Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and their partners in India have discovered August 12, 2025 Cultivating Healthy Soil for High-Quality Rice: A Modern Farmer's Guide Understanding soil nutrients and crop nutrition is vital for sustainable nutrient management and the health of irrigated rice systems, as highlighted August 8, 2025 CGIAR Asia tripartite partnership appoints new Director of Ethics and Business Conduct We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steve Korir as the Director of Ethics and Business Conduct for the CGIAR Asia Tripartite Partnership August 7, 2025 RR2P 2025: Connecting Global Perspectives with Ground-Level Realities in Rice Science The Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) course returned in 2025 for its 18th run, reaffirming its commitment to immersive, hands-on learning that August 5, 2025 Thailand Rice Research Partnership Takes Root in Fields of Innovation 30 July 2025, Kamphaeng Saen, Thailand – Under cloudy skies, a group of researchers rolled up their sleeves and stepped into the muddy waters of August 5, 2025 Pagination Previous page ‹‹ Page 8 Next page ›› Join Our Newsletter Sign up to receive the latest research updates and global stories from IRRI. Sign Up