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New Fertilizer Supply Chain Network Formed to Support Vietnam's 1-Million-Hectare Rice Program banner image
May 21, 2026

New Fertilizer Supply Chain Network Formed to Support Vietnam's 1-Million-Hectare Rice Program

IRRI-TTL global workshop sets roadmapfor rice microbiome research
May 20, 2026

IRRI-TLL global workshop sets roadmap for rice microbiome research

‘Fertilize Right’ Project Showcases Digital and Precision Agriculture in Can Tho banner image
May 20, 2026

‘Fertilize Right’ Project Showcases Digital and Precision Agriculture in Can Tho

2026 ORYZA training workshop advances sustainable rice research through new user-friendly interface banner image
May 20, 2026

2026 ORYZA training workshop advances sustainable rice research through new user-friendly interface

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International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Department of Agricultural Extension...

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Department of Agricultural Extension...

Dhaka, Bangladesh (March 19, 2025) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Ministry of
March 20, 2025
Fertilize Right combines science and partnership to transform Vietnam's rice production

Fertilize Right combines science and partnership to transform Vietnam's rice production

With the high costs of agricultural inputs and issues with flooding, lodging, and rice straw burning, the Fertilize Right project is transforming
March 19, 2025
Preparing for COP30: Asia Pacific drives action towards climate targets

Preparing for COP30: Asia Pacific drives action towards climate targets

Bangkok, Thailand (5-7 March 2025) - Bringing together government officials and representatives from nearly 20 countries, the Food and Agriculture
March 18, 2025
Southeast Asia tackles methane emissions with new low-emission rice production project

Southeast Asia tackles methane emissions with new low-emission rice production project

Makati City, Philippines (11 March 2025)—Southeast Asia comprises around a third of the total rice harvest worldwide. It is also home to two of the
March 13, 2025
IRRI KM specialist highlights importance of AGRIS and AGROVOC to data management

IRRI KM specialist highlights importance of AGRIS and AGROVOC to data management

In a series of conversations with CGIAR Knowledge Management teams, Valentina De Col from ICARDA spoke with Lea Delos Reyes, former Specialist for
March 12, 2025
IRRI launches AI-powered global digital platform for hybrid rice breeding and parental sel...

IRRI launches AI-powered global digital platform for hybrid rice breeding and parental sel...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (26 February 2025) ~ The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has launched a new AI-powered digital platform that can
March 12, 2025
A Forum for our Future: Sustaining and Securing Rice Food Systems Gains Traction in Cambod...

A Forum for our Future: Sustaining and Securing Rice Food Systems Gains Traction in Cambod...

The Better Rice Initiative Cambodia (BRIC) was launched to foster national collaboration in tackling the interconnected challenges of agriculture,
March 10, 2025
Major study reveals widespread adoption of CGIAR agricultural innovations in Vietnam, Impa...

Major study reveals widespread adoption of CGIAR agricultural innovations in Vietnam, Impa...

A comprehensive study documenting the extensive adoption of CGIAR-supported agricultural innovations across Vietnam was presented at a high-level
March 7, 2025
IRRI partners with Tao Commodity Trader, Inc. for a Limited Exclusivity Agreement to comme...

IRRI partners with Tao Commodity Trader, Inc. for a Limited Exclusivity Agreement to comme...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) continues to build partnerships with private sector partners to bring innovative and beneficial
February 14, 2025
IRRI receives Cross of Friendship medal from Lao PDR

IRRI receives Cross of Friendship medal from Lao PDR

Through the Cross of Friendship medal, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic acknowledges IRRI’s contribution to the country’s development.LOS BAÑOS,
February 7, 2025
NARES and IRRI advance market-driven varieties and accelerate adoption of new rice varieti...

NARES and IRRI advance market-driven varieties and accelerate adoption of new rice varieti...

A photo-op of participants at the 2024 NARES-IRRI Joint Advancement Meeting, with over 90 participants from 12 countries, including 25 online
February 6, 2025
IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agricultur...

IRRI and smart agriculture technology leader XAG collaborate to promote digital agricultur...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (20 January 2025)—The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and smart agriculture technology leader XAG are set to
January 25, 2025
IRRI Seed Health 2024 workshop: Strengthening seed health networks for safe and effective ...

IRRI Seed Health 2024 workshop: Strengthening seed health networks for safe and effective ...

LAGUNA, Philippines, 29 November 2024 ~ The Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Seed Health and Logistics Unit of the International Rice Research
January 22, 2025
IRRI’s digital monitoring and reporting system nominated for the Vietnam National Televisi...

IRRI’s digital monitoring and reporting system nominated for the Vietnam National Televisi...

The Rice Activity Monitoring and Reporting System (RiceMoRe) developed by IRRI and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development recognized for
January 16, 2025
Enabling women farmers in Odisha to combat heat stress

Enabling women farmers in Odisha to combat heat stress

by Pooja Kori, Benu Verma, Ranjitha Puskur As global temperatures rise, heat stress has become a significant concern with varied effects on
January 8, 2025