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IRRI and BASF expand research into soil carbon to advance low-emission rice banner image
October 2, 2026

IRRI and BASF expand research into soil carbon to advance low-emission rice

DA-BAR and IRRI roll out new project to support scaling of agricultural technologies in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and Eastern Visayas banner image
October 2, 2026

DA-BAR and IRRI roll out new project to support scaling of agricultural technologies in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and Eastern Visayas

Scientists propose a new pathway toward a more sustainable groundwater future banner image
October 1, 2026

Scientists propose a new pathway toward a more sustainable groundwater future

KOICA-UPLB successfully launches Agricultural Genomics Research Center in Los Baños banner image
September 28, 2026

KOICA-UPLB successfully launches Agricultural Genomics Research Center in Los Baños

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IRRI hosts BMRP Indonesia for strategic meetings and writeshop on Rice Crop Manager

IRRI hosts BMRP Indonesia for strategic meetings and writeshop on Rice Crop Manager

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (13-14 August 2025) - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) hosted a delegation from the Indonesian Agency for
September 4, 2025
Digital tools offer economic boost to Vietnamese farmers

Digital tools offer economic boost to Vietnamese farmers

HANOI, Vietnam (August 8, 2025) - To enhance agricultural productivity and economic returns, the Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection
September 3, 2025
AI unlocks secrets of rice yield sustainability after 50 years of continuous cropping

AI unlocks secrets of rice yield sustainability after 50 years of continuous cropping

A new study highlights how machine learning can effectively identify key factors influencing rice yield for over five decades, emphasizing the
August 28, 2025
Listening to the heartbeat of the global rice market

Listening to the heartbeat of the global rice market

In a fragile balance, how do we protect a staple that feeds billions?LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (19 August 2025) — The global rice market plays a central
August 28, 2025
IRRI, CORRA highlight urgent call for cooperation amid risks to global rice security

IRRI, CORRA highlight urgent call for cooperation amid risks to global rice security

Rice may look like a humble grain, but it sits at the center of global food security, nourishing four billion people and sustaining the lives of 150
August 28, 2025
Climate-resilient and eco-friendly rice for Africa welcomes KALRO into its fold

Climate-resilient and eco-friendly rice for Africa welcomes KALRO into its fold

The Climate-Resilient and Eco-Friendly Rice for Africa project welcomed the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) as a key
August 27, 2025
USDA and IRRI mission advances Fertilize Right for sustainable rice farming in Vietnam

USDA and IRRI mission advances Fertilize Right for sustainable rice farming in Vietnam

CAN THO, Vietnam — A delegation from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), led by Agricultural Counselor Ralph Bean and "Fertilize Right
August 27, 2025
IRRI and partners convene global multi-stakeholder workshop to streamline GHG measurement ...

IRRI and partners convene global multi-stakeholder workshop to streamline GHG measurement ...

Over 70 international experts will come together to align measurement methods, share compatible data, and improve tools and models for tracking
August 26, 2025
RCM Indonesia Project Milestones and Next Steps Discussed with BRMP Food Crops

RCM Indonesia Project Milestones and Next Steps Discussed with BRMP Food Crops

BOGOR, Indonesia (04 August 2025) - The Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Indonesia project team from IRRI Headquarters and IRRI Indonesia met with Dr. Ir.
August 20, 2025
Training of Masters Brings LKP 2.0 to Agricultural Trainers, Extension Workers, and Lectur...

Training of Masters Brings LKP 2.0 to Agricultural Trainers, Extension Workers, and Lectur...

JAKARTA, Indonesia (6-8 August 2025) - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Indonesian Center for Agricultural
August 20, 2025
Four New Rice Varieties Released in DR Congo to Boost Production and Food Security

Four New Rice Varieties Released in DR Congo to Boost Production and Food Security

Farmers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are set to gain access to four new rice varieties developed through a regional effort to strengthen
August 15, 2025
New rice gene variant boosts yield under drought—IRRI

New rice gene variant boosts yield under drought—IRRI

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (12 August 2025) — Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and their partners in India have discovered
August 12, 2025
Cultivating Healthy Soil for High-Quality Rice: A Modern Farmer's Guide

Cultivating Healthy Soil for High-Quality Rice: A Modern Farmer's Guide

Understanding soil nutrients and crop nutrition is vital for sustainable nutrient management and the health of irrigated rice systems, as highlighted
August 8, 2025
CGIAR Asia tripartite partnership appoints new Director of Ethics and Business Conduct

CGIAR Asia tripartite partnership appoints new Director of Ethics and Business Conduct

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Steve Korir as the Director of Ethics and Business Conduct for the CGIAR Asia Tripartite Partnership
August 7, 2025
RR2P 2025: Connecting Global Perspectives with Ground-Level Realities in Rice Science

RR2P 2025: Connecting Global Perspectives with Ground-Level Realities in Rice Science

The Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) course returned in 2025 for its 18th run, reaffirming its commitment to immersive, hands-on learning that
August 5, 2025