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IRRI, KALRO, and MRGM showcase Kenya's rice Innovation ecosystem from research to markets banner image
July 9, 2026

IRRI, KALRO, and MRGM showcase Kenya's rice Innovation ecosystem from research to markets

Remembering Dr. Peter Jennings, the Visionary Behind IR8 and a major player in the Green Revolution banner image
July 9, 2026

Remembering Dr. Peter Jennings, the Visionary Behind IR8 and a major player in the Green Revolution

New Japan-IRRI "CoolRice" project strengthens groundwork for heat-resilient, low-emission rice farming banner image
July 8, 2026

New Japan-IRRI "CoolRice" project strengthens groundwork for heat-resilient, low-emission rice farming

‘Fertilize Right' forum showcases progress in efforts to boost yields and lower emissions in Vietnam’s Red River Delta banner image
July 7, 2026

‘Fertilize Right' forum showcases progress in efforts to boost yields and lower emissions in Vietnam’s Red River Delta

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Creattura and IRRI Sign First Partnership under AGRI Project to Advance Low-Emission Rice ...

Creattura and IRRI Sign First Partnership under AGRI Project to Advance Low-Emission Rice ...

Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, 29 June, 2026 - Creattura Philippines Inc. and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have signed a
July 10, 2026
IRRI, KALRO, and MRGM showcase Kenya's rice Innovation ecosystem from research to markets

IRRI, KALRO, and MRGM showcase Kenya's rice Innovation ecosystem from research to markets

Rice is doing more than feeding Kenya. It is creating businesses, generating jobs for women and youth, and demonstrating how partnerships can
July 9, 2026
Remembering Dr. Peter Jennings, the Visionary Behind IR8 and a major player in the Green R...

Remembering Dr. Peter Jennings, the Visionary Behind IR8 and a major player in the Green R...

LOS BANOS, LAGUNA (9 July 2026) — Peter Randolph Jennings, 95, the first rice breeder at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), passed away
July 9, 2026
New Japan-IRRI "CoolRice" project strengthens groundwork for heat-resilient, low-emission ...

New Japan-IRRI "CoolRice" project strengthens groundwork for heat-resilient, low-emission ...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (29–30 June 2026) — A new MAFF-IRRI initiative brings together heat-tolerant rice breeding and low-emission farming to gear
July 8, 2026
‘Fertilize Right' forum showcases progress in efforts to boost yields and lower emissions ...

‘Fertilize Right' forum showcases progress in efforts to boost yields and lower emissions ...

Hai Phong, Vietnam (June 30, 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Plant Production and Protection
July 7, 2026
IRRI, partners advance Thailand’s unified rice-sector emissions monitoring system

IRRI, partners advance Thailand’s unified rice-sector emissions monitoring system

Bangkok, Thailand (19 June 2026) — Thailand is eyeing for a more unified and credible greenhouse gas (GHG) monitoring, reporting, and verification
July 3, 2026
Empowering next-gen scientists to create enduring impact in rice research and development

Empowering next-gen scientists to create enduring impact in rice research and development

Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines—IRRI’s three-week flagship course, Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) brought together 16 researchers, graduate
June 30, 2026
Next-Generation Hybrid Rice Combines Higher Yields with Climate Benefits

Next-Generation Hybrid Rice Combines Higher Yields with Climate Benefits

Three hybrid rice varieties developed by IRRI combine higher yields, earlier maturity, and climate benefits, expanding the options available to
June 26, 2026
From Pilot to Proof: The Operational Success of Precision Rice Farming in Vietnam’s Red Ri...

From Pilot to Proof: The Operational Success of Precision Rice Farming in Vietnam’s Red Ri...

Hai Phong, Vietnam (10 June 2026) - The Plant Production and Protection Department, part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, recently
June 26, 2026
UPAGREES showcases climate-smart agriculture for rice-based livelihoods during World Bank ...

UPAGREES showcases climate-smart agriculture for rice-based livelihoods during World Bank ...

UTTAR PRADESH, India (1–2 June 2026) – More farmers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh are shifting to climate-smart rice technologies that help protect
June 23, 2026
Rice, risk, and resilience: Navigating a more complex rice economy

Rice, risk, and resilience: Navigating a more complex rice economy

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (26 May 2026) - Rice provides nearly 60 percent of the energy intake of Filipinos. As the country continues efforts to
June 23, 2026
Experts warn unresolved hydrological challenges threatening Northwestern India’s agri futu...

Experts warn unresolved hydrological challenges threatening Northwestern India’s agri futu...

HARYANA, India (11 March 2026) — Northwest India, the cereal system powerhouse of the Indian subcontinent, is facing a double-edged water-crisis
June 15, 2026
India seeks faster delivery of climate-resilient and healthier rice varieties to farmers

India seeks faster delivery of climate-resilient and healthier rice varieties to farmers

NEW DELHI, India (3 June 2026) — India must accelerate the delivery of climate-resilient and healthier rice varieties to farmers if it is to
June 15, 2026
Prioritizing farmers: Alliance and IRRI collaborate to capacitate partners on Human-Center...

Prioritizing farmers: Alliance and IRRI collaborate to capacitate partners on Human-Center...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (11–14 May 2026) — Developing digital tools grounded in farmer realities requires a shift in design centered on its end-users.
June 15, 2026
Scientists discovered new gene to help rice “escape” heat, protect yields

Scientists discovered new gene to help rice “escape” heat, protect yields

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (11 June 2026) –With El Niño-driven heat and prolonged dry spells threatening rice production, scientists from Japan’s National
June 11, 2026