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Jun 09, 2025Philippines introduces innovative satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory services to help build farmers’ resilience

Jun 09, 2025IRRI launches new 5-Year Strategy to drive sustainability in rice-based agri-food systems

Jun 09, 2025IRRI launches Hub to strengthen Asia-Pacific agri-innovation

Jun 09, 2025IRRI’s long-term experiment marks world record of cropping seasons

Jun 09, 2025ADB, CGIAR, and Gates Foundation Partner to Transform Rice Sector, Uplift Millions of Smallholder Farmers in Asia and the Pacific

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Jun 17, 2025
Breeding Platforms Connected for Smarter Crop Development through BrAPI
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (2 June 2025) – Faster and smarter crop breeding depends on better digital tools, and making sure these tools can work together is critical. To support this, developers, data...
Jun 04, 2025
Building Climate Resilience in Coastal Bangladesh through Scalable Rice-Based Innovations
Stresses such as salinity and waterlogging makes the coastal region of southwest Bangladesh more vulnerable to climate change. These challenges further risk the rice farming systems and livelihoods...
May 28, 2025
Japan and IRRI's AGRI aims to reduce GHG emissions via CapDev and infrastructure improvements
Los Baños, Philippines (19 May 2025) — The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) officially launched a new initiative...

May 27, 2025
Mekong River Delta's Low-Emission Rice Program Shows Promising Early Results, Expansion Planned
Can Tho City, Vietnam (April 9, 2025) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) held a conference to review the initial outcomes of the One-Million-Hectare High-Quality and Low-Emission...
May 27, 2025
IRRI and BADC organize crop cafeteria field day to evaluate suitability of rice varieties
NOAKHALI, Bangladesh (10 May 2025) — To accelerate the adoption of high-performing rice varieties, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Bangladesh Agricultural Development...
May 22, 2025
Genome Editing Workshop Equips Scientists for Precision and Responsibility
Bangkok, Thailand (May 13-16, 2025) – " How can we clearly explain genome editing, and encourage collaborations to use it effectively and create lasting impact? ” This question has been looming over...
May 15, 2025
Training on mechanized direct-seeded rice (DSR) for precision sowing empowers local service providers in Nilphamari, Bangladesh
by Sharif Ahmed, Abdullah Miajy, Abdul Haque, and Humnath Bhandari In northern Bangladesh, the widespread adoption of mechanized Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) remains slow due to limited access to...
May 15, 2025
ADB initiative promotes water-saving irrigation practice in drought-prone Bangladesh region
In a push to promote sustainable agriculture and combat groundwater depletion in Bangladesh’s drought-prone Barind region, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has launched a pilot project to encourage...
May 07, 2025
UPLB, KOICA, and IRRI Celebrate Completion of Main Structure of Advanced Genomics Research Center (AGRC)
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (22 April 2025) – The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), in collaboration with the South Korean Government and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI),...
May 05, 2025
IRRI and BRMP Food Crops collect insights from Indonesian rice farmers through survey
(BANDUNG & INDRAMAYU, Indonesia, 22-25 April 2025) - As part of efforts to continuously improve the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Indonesia platform, known locally as Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP) ,...
May 02, 2025
DA-BAR and IRRI discuss strategies for advanced rice research and innovation in the Philippines
Los Baños, Laguna (April 30, 2025) — The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and research partners including the...
May 02, 2025
IRRI and ICRISAT set a joint vision to demonstrate Integrated Seed Systems for Dryland Farming in South Asia
CGIAR centers align efforts to drive inclusive, impact-oriented research from 2025 to 2027 (NEW DELHI, India) 03 April 2025 — In a significant step toward inclusive and climate-resilient agricultural...
Apr 30, 2025
IRRI IN PHOTOS: 65 years of innovations in rice science
For over six decades, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has been at the forefront of rice science, driving global advancements and shaping the future of rice production. To this day,...
Apr 28, 2025
IRRI welcomes Dr. Junel B. Soriano as new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representative
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Junel B. Soriano as its new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representative. A recognized leader in the country’s...
Apr 28, 2025
From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025
By Shalini Gakhar As climate pressures and food insecurity continue to challenge global agriculture, IRRI showcased a suite of digital innovations that aim to transform the way farmers grow food...