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Dec 07, 2023IRRI expands rice research collaboration into Central Asia through new partnership with Uzbekistan agriculture ministry

Dec 06, 2023New world-class agri genomics center to rise in PH university

Dec 06, 2023Entrepreneurs develop a roadmap for public and private companies to work together to strengthen the seed system in Assam

Dec 02, 2023First Movers Coalition for Food to Create up to $20 Billion Value Chain for Sustainable Farming

Nov 30, 2023ISARC presents climate-smart initiatives for improving the livelihoods and climate resilience of farmers in South Asia

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Nov 30, 2023
ISARC hosts workshop to address impacts of climate change on major cereal crops in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh
VARANASI, INDIA, 26 November 2023 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) in Varanasi hosted Prioritizing Agronomy in Changing Environment (PAiCE), an...
Nov 28, 2023
Global donor agencies share investment approaches and priorities for developing rice systems in Asia and Africa
MANILA, Philippines (16 October 2023) — International donor organizations presented their priorities and approaches for investing in rice systems in Asia and advancing rice production in Africa at...
Nov 28, 2023
Technologies and methodologies for low-emission rice cultivation can open doors to climate financing for smallholder farmers
MANILA, Philippines (17 October 2023) — Farmers who practice low-emission rice cultivation could soon be able to augment their incomes by selling carbon credits on the global carbon market. This was...

Nov 21, 2023
A green strategy for accelerating the transformation of sustainable food systems in the Asia-Monsoon region
Manila, Philippines (17 October 2023) – Developing an international collaboration system and disseminating applicable agricultural technologies will contribute to the transformation of food systems...
Nov 15, 2023
Trainers prep for scaling a digital platform that improves rice production monitoring in the Mekong River Delta
The Department of Crop Production (DCP) of Vietnam and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organized training in the use of the Rice production activity Monitoring and Reporting (...
Nov 09, 2023
27th Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia (CORRA) concludes successful conference in Bali, Indonesia
Bali, Indonesia, November 3, 2023 – The 27th Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia (CORRA) concluded its annual meeting from November 1 and 2 in Bali, Indonesia. Hosted by Badan...
Nov 09, 2023
Shell and IRRI announce collaboration on low-emissions rice production during IRC 2023
The REMET-Rice Project is a research collaboration between the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the global company Shell. Housed under IRRI’s Climate Change Mitigation Research Unit...
Nov 08, 2023
Studies show rice breeding innovations and technologies have made positive impacts on Asian and African farmers
Manila, Philippines (27 October 2023) – Evidence of the positive impact of rice breeding innovations and technologies on the productivity, income, and resilience to climate change of Asian and...
Nov 08, 2023
IRRI honors Dr. Himanshu Pathak for his contributions to India’s rice sector at IRC 2023
Manila, Philippines (18 October 2023) ~ Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Director General of the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), was given an Award of Appreciation by the International Rice...
Nov 08, 2023
New book chronicles project’s success in increasing rice yields and farmers’ profitability in six Asian countries
MANILA, Philippines (08 November 2023) — The achievements of Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia (CORIGAP), a 10-year, multi-country project, in reaching hundreds of thousands of Asian farmers and...
Nov 08, 2023
Social & Gender Equity and Rice Agri-Food Systems Transformation: Catalysing the Symbiotic Relationship
Manila, Philippines (November 16, 2023) - Women have key roles on the front line in food systems including in times of crisis and their engagement is vital to overcoming global threats and achieving...
Nov 08, 2023
Achievements of Indian rice research and IRRI partnership showcased at IRC 2023
Manila, Philippines (18 October 2023) ~ The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) showcased the many accomplishments of Indian scientists and agencies in advancing rice science and rice sector...
Nov 08, 2023
State of the science behind scalable MRV technology
Measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) tools are essential in providing more specific information needed to track signatory countries’ NDCs. Moreover, making sure that these data are...
Nov 08, 2023
World experts convene to improve bacterial blight management and increase farmers’ yields
MANILA, Philippines (17 October 2023) - Plant pathologists from all over the world shared the latest discoveries and innovations to increase bacterial blight resistance in rice and mitigate its...
Oct 26, 2023
Cultivating the future: Reimagined nature-based farming solutions
Manila, Philippines (23 October 2023) — In a world grappling with the dual challenges of food security and environmental sustainability, J.K. Ladha, a renowned agronomist and soil scientist, shared...