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Jan 16, 2025IRRI’s digital monitoring and reporting system nominated for the Vietnam National Television’s Awards for Impressive Digital Transformation Application of the Year

Jan 07, 2025Vietnam and Thailand scale knowledge on sustainable and low-emissions rice production

Jan 08, 2025Enabling women farmers in Odisha to combat heat stress

Jan 07, 2025Hybrid rice + innovations: a path forward for climate-smart agriculture

Jan 06, 2025 Inclusive and equitable canal water management towards sustainable agriculture urged at Bangladesh policy dialogue

Jan 06, 2025Canadian delegation finds huge potential in Vietnam’s one million-hectare program

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Jan 06, 2025
IRRI and Kubota partner up on experiment to reduce GHG emissions
(Photo) Gas sampling collection using the closed chamber method during land preparation Kubota and IRRI launched a first-season experiment that could potentially reduce rice cultivation GHG emissions...
Dec 19, 2024
Experts draft stewardship guidelines on HT rice for a resilient rice cultivation in India
Varanasi, India, 1 December 2024 . As India works to adopt more resource-efficient and environmentally friendly Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) systems, herbicide-tolerant (HT) rice technology offers a...
Dec 18, 2024
Transforming Uttar Pradesh’s seed sector: Collaboration, innovation, and strategies emphasized in NSC 2024
Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 - The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC 2024) concluded with a dynamic plenary session centered on strategies to enhance Uttar Pradesh's seed sector. Moderated by Dr...

Dec 18, 2024
Seed Congress called for South-South collaboration for global agricultural transformation
Varanasi, India, 28 November 2024 - The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC) held important discussions on improving cooperation in the seed industry among countries in the Global South. Experts from...
Dec 18, 2024
Experts weigh in on ways to revolutionize the Indian seed sector at NSC2024
Varanasi, India, 28 November 2024 - Varanasi recently hosted an engaging session entitled “India's Role in the Global Seed Sector: Opportunities and Expectations.” This gathering brought together...
Dec 18, 2024
Low GI rice seen as promising solution to mitigate Asia’s diabetes crisis
Los Baños, Philippines (16 December 2024) — A new paper recently published by scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Max Planck Institute is exploring the potential...
Dec 17, 2024
Seed congress explores market intelligence for enhanced genetic gains
NSC 2024 featured a plenary on "Leveraging Market Intelligence for Enhanced Genetic Gains" highlighting the transformative role of data-driven insights in aligning breeding programs with market...
Dec 16, 2024
Collaborative solutions to strengthening Odisha women-led seed enterprises
Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 1 December 2024 – Decentralized, farmer-led seed systems are vital for improving smallholder farmers' access to quality seeds. Recognizing this, the International Rice Research...
Dec 12, 2024
HER+ Initiative dissects women’s empowerment and climate resilience in West Bengal using Pro-WEAI
(04 December 2024) – Under the CGIAR Gender Impact Platform’s Methods Module, the CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality (HER+) was granted USD100,000 to apply and scale the Women’s Empowerment in...
Dec 12, 2024
IRRI and DA-FPA ink MOA on farm drone training material development
LOS BANOS, Philippines (December 3-4, 2024) — IRRI and the Philippine Department of Agriculture’s Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (DA-FPA) signed a Memorandum of Agreement to train FPA...
Dec 12, 2024
IRRI eyes stronger, long-term sustainable rice and climate action partnership with Thailand
BANGKOK, Thailand, 6 December 2024 — Leaders from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) met with Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat of the Thailand Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (MOAC...
Dec 11, 2024
New framework on agricultural knowledge management for innovation recognized with Cook Medal
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (09 December 2024) ~ The agricultural sector faces the dual challenge of feeding a growing global population and adapting to environmental changes while ensuring sustainability...
Dec 05, 2024
Feeding more people with less environmental impact - is it possible?
BAKU, Azerbaijan (15 November 2024) — Sustainable intensification is increasingly recognized as essential for addressing the challenge of feeding a growing global population while protecting the...
Dec 05, 2024
13th National Seed Congress 2024 concludes with a focus on strengthening India’s seed sector
Varanasi, November 30, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, the International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), and the National...
Dec 04, 2024
PRISM receives prestigious recognition from IDC Singapore
The Philippine Rice Information System (PRiSM) received the Special Award for Sustainability from the International Data Corporation Singapore (IDC) at the Regional Future Enterprise Awards on...