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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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Kerala emerges as a hub for low-emission rice innovations

Kerala emerges as a hub for low-emission rice innovations

KERALA, India (April 30, 2026) — The State of Kerala is emerging as a strategic hub for developing and scaling farmer-centered and data-driven low
June 5, 2026
IRRI joins global effort to modernize GHG measurement guidelines for rice

IRRI joins global effort to modernize GHG measurement guidelines for rice

TSUKUBA, Japan (April 2026) – The participation of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in a landmark GHG Measurement Practices in Rice
June 2, 2026
India approves two rice varieties to secure yields in direct-seeded rice farming

India approves two rice varieties to secure yields in direct-seeded rice farming

New direct-seeded rice varieties developed by ICAR and IRRI aim to cut water use, reduce labor, and strengthen climate resilience as India shifts
June 1, 2026
IRRI and BRMP formalize renewed partnership to advance rice research in Indonesia

IRRI and BRMP formalize renewed partnership to advance rice research in Indonesia

Los Baños, Philippines (25 May 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Badan Perakitan dan Modernisasi Pertanian (BRMP) of
May 29, 2026
From Research to Implementation: Cambodia Discusses Roadmap to Reduce Methane Emissions in...

From Research to Implementation: Cambodia Discusses Roadmap to Reduce Methane Emissions in...

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (12 May 2026) -  Cambodia is making significant progress in its climate commitments for 2030 and 2050. As part of these
May 29, 2026
ISARC showcases Mechanized DSR and Climate-Resilient Rice Practices under UPAGREES project

ISARC showcases Mechanized DSR and Climate-Resilient Rice Practices under UPAGREES project

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (27 May 2026) - As rice farming continues to face climate risks, water scarcity, and labor costs, scaling the adoption of
May 29, 2026
Vietnam Pioneers Digital 'Scoring' Tool for Nation’s Low-Emission Rice Program

Vietnam Pioneers Digital 'Scoring' Tool for Nation’s Low-Emission Rice Program

Can Tho, Vietnam (May 13, 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Vietnam Rice Industry Association
May 28, 2026
Beyond the Burn: Why Solving Asia’s Rice Straw Crisis Demands Markets, Not Just Machines

Beyond the Burn: Why Solving Asia’s Rice Straw Crisis Demands Markets, Not Just Machines

BANGKOK, THAILAND — At the Agritechnica Asia 2026 expo on May 20, a critical conversation took place regarding one of region's most persistent
May 22, 2026
New Fertilizer Supply Chain Network Formed to Support Vietnam's 1-Million-Hectare Rice Pro...

New Fertilizer Supply Chain Network Formed to Support Vietnam's 1-Million-Hectare Rice Pro...

Can Tho, Vietnam (May 12, 2026) – Under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-funded Fertilize Right (FerRight) project, the International Rice
May 21, 2026
IRRI-TLL global workshop sets roadmap for rice microbiome research

IRRI-TLL global workshop sets roadmap for rice microbiome research

Singapore (April 13-14, 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently convened the Rice Microbiome Workshop, co-funded by Temasek
May 20, 2026
‘Fertilize Right’ Project Showcases Digital and Precision Agriculture in Can Tho

‘Fertilize Right’ Project Showcases Digital and Precision Agriculture in Can Tho

Can Tho, Vietnam (May 11, 2026) — As rice farmers confront the challenges of rising agricultural input costs and the urgent need to reduce greenhouse
May 20, 2026
2026 ORYZA training workshop advances sustainable rice research through new user-friendly ...

2026 ORYZA training workshop advances sustainable rice research through new user-friendly ...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (19 May 2026) — As climate change places increasing pressure on global rice systems, researchers are turning to digital
May 20, 2026
IRRI and Chinese partners discuss new five-year cooperation plan to advance rice innovatio...

IRRI and Chinese partners discuss new five-year cooperation plan to advance rice innovatio...

Sanya, Hainan, China, 14 May 2026 — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and key Chinese partner institutions held a cooperation exchange
May 20, 2026
South Asia races to future-proof rice as climate pressure mounts

South Asia races to future-proof rice as climate pressure mounts

IRRI and its NARES partners embrace region-wide push to modernize rice breeding amid rising climate and food security risksCUTTACK, India (20 April
May 11, 2026
Climate-smart rice systems could help curb malaria and other vector-borne diseases

Climate-smart rice systems could help curb malaria and other vector-borne diseases

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND (April 2026) — New evidence and expert discussions highlight how climate change and rice production systems are converging to
May 6, 2026