Unlocking rice gene diversity for food security
A new study published in the Nature journal opens the possibility to accelerate rice breeding to achieve food security for some of the world’s most vulnerable rice farmers. The groundbreaking...
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‘Wild’ genes open up opportunities for healthier, climate-smart rice
Los Baños, Philippines (30th January 2018) — The genome sequencing of seven wild rice varieties has finally been completed. This breakthrough is expected to provide opportunities for breeders...
Bayer partners with IRRI to advance technologies for direct-seeded rice in Asia
Singapore/Philippines, March 01, 2018 – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Bayer have signed an agreement confirming Bayer’s participation in the Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC...
Women Rising: Tackling the food and economy crises created by climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic
Linda Etale and Ranjitha Puskur “I planted papayas on 5 kert (1.25ha) and lost the entire produce to flooding. Then I planted tomatoes. COVID-19 came…I lost income during the state of emergency...
Tackling Climate Change in Agriculture: A Critical need for Gender-Transformative Approaches
(Photo by Kelly L from Pexels ) It is well-known by now that women are disproportionately affected by climate change. They are among the most vulnerable population groups in developing countries,...
Climate change and time poverty trap women in a vicious cycle
Mou Rani Sarker and Ranjitha Puskur “Since my husband left home, I am responsible for everything, such as daily shopping and cooking, household chores, my children’s education - simply everything,”...
JAIF and IRRI collaborate on capacity building for ASEAN Rice Net in 4 SEA countries
10 February 2022 ~ Representatives from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Southeast Asian countries Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam, gathered online for their first virtual...
IRRI facilitates farmers’ exposure to new technologies in Darrang, India
Nestled in the district of Darrang, with tributaries of Brahmaputra flowing through it and having fertile soil conducive for cultivation, Gorukhuti is now in the limelight due to an agriculture...
APART targets market development for rice-based products in Assam
Aiming to foster market development and linkages for the small and marginal paddy farmers of Assam, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) with its implementing partner Assam Agricultural...
One CGIAR conducts national technical consultation on food systems in Lao PDR
Excerpt: The discussion highlights the opportunities to transform the country’s food systems, including the sectors of agriculture, food, fisheries, and environment. 01 March 2022 (Vientiane, Lao PDR...
One-CGIAR Sea & Pacific and Vietnam join hands in collective action plans for resilient and sustainable agriculture
The courtesy meeting between top leaders of Vietnam Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and One-CGIAR South East Asia and Pacific took place on 15th November 2021. Minister Le Minh...
MAFF reaffirms support for international cooperation through One CGIAR and ASEAN
21 August 2021, Cambodia - Against the backdrop of COVID-19, governments in Southeast Asia are also challenged to ensure food security in a changing climate. In this context, ASEAN and One CGIAR have...
CGIAR centers IRRI and WorldFish win Global Food Systems Challenge
27 January 2022 ~ The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and the Seeding The Future Foundation announced the winners of its first-ever Seeding the Future Global Food Systems Challenge - and two of...
Capacitating seed dealers and producers of Bangladesh in improved seed production and marketing
M Ashraful Habib, Saidul Islam, and Swati Nayak The Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)-Bangladesh collaborated and organized a...
Climate smart rice-based systems to play a crucial role in enhancing climate-resilient agriculture in Odisha
A newly launched project will work with smallholder women and men farmers in three districts in Odisha to promote the diversification of rice-based systems as a way of enhancing climate and...