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From Science to Scale: World Bank, Uttar Pradesh Gov't engage with UP-AGREES on scaling climate-smart innovations banner image
September 2, 2026

From Science to Scale: World Bank, Uttar Pradesh Gov't engage with UP-AGREES on scaling climate-smart innovations

Science-based Scaling Strategies and Mapping to Accelerate Dry Direct-Seeded Rice Adoption in Central Luzon, PH banner image
September 1, 2026

Science-based Scaling Strategies and Mapping to Accelerate Dry Direct-Seeded Rice Adoption in Central Luzon, PH

Building better digital connections for climate-smart rice services in Thailand banner image
August 26, 2026

Building better digital connections for climate-smart rice services in Thailand

IRRI, Uttarakhand Government Join Forces to Transform Specialty Rice Value Chains banner image
August 25, 2026

IRRI, Uttarakhand Government Join Forces to Transform Specialty Rice Value Chains

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IRRI IN PHOTOS: 65 years of innovations in rice science

IRRI IN PHOTOS: 65 years of innovations in rice science

For over six decades, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has been at the forefront of rice science, driving global advancements and
April 30, 2025
IRRI welcomes Dr. Junel B. Soriano as new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representa...

IRRI welcomes Dr. Junel B. Soriano as new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representa...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Junel B. Soriano as its new Deputy Director General - Philippines
April 28, 2025
From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025

From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025

By Shalini GakharAs climate pressures and food insecurity continue to challenge global agriculture, IRRI showcased a suite of digital innovations that
April 28, 2025
IRRI showcases improved rice varieties and training farmers on climate-smart agriculture d...

IRRI showcases improved rice varieties and training farmers on climate-smart agriculture d...

IRRI and partners empower haor farmers with climate-smart innovations to improve productivity, resilience, and livelihoods in rice farming.Nikli,
April 24, 2025
NIA and IRRI promote investment-targeting solutions for sustainable rice and water managem...

NIA and IRRI promote investment-targeting solutions for sustainable rice and water managem...

Quezon City, Philippines, (7 April, 2025) – The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a
April 22, 2025
Widescale low GI rice planting in PH kicks off in Cagayan and Isabela

Widescale low GI rice planting in PH kicks off in Cagayan and Isabela

CAGAYAN, Philippines (02 April 2025) — Diabetes is a global health issue, currently affecting 6.6 million people in the Philippines, with numbers
April 16, 2025
CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow showcase Market Intelligence as a catalyst for inclusive and i...

CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow showcase Market Intelligence as a catalyst for inclusive and i...

Written by Ruvicyn BayotCGIAR Science Week highlights how combining crop breeding with market intelligence from the very start of the process can
April 16, 2025
Policy, climate finance, and collaboration spotlights at the CGIAR Climate Action Program ...

Policy, climate finance, and collaboration spotlights at the CGIAR Climate Action Program ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (10 April 2025) — Building on over two decades of experience in global climate research, CGIAR launched a Climate Action Program that
April 16, 2025
New initiative equips BPI-NSQCS officials with bacterial panicle blight detection

New initiative equips BPI-NSQCS officials with bacterial panicle blight detection

LOS BAÑOS, PHILIPPINES (March 12, 2025) – Bacterial panicle blight (BPB), caused by the seed-borne and seed-transmitted pathogen Burkholderia glumae,
April 16, 2025
IRRI spotlights innovative partnership in strengthening African seed systems at CGIAR Scie...

IRRI spotlights innovative partnership in strengthening African seed systems at CGIAR Scie...

On the second day of CGIAR Science Week 2025, IRRI continues to highlight its leadership in harnessing and scaling science and innovation through rice
April 11, 2025
1 Million Hectare Project takes center stage at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2025

1 Million Hectare Project takes center stage at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2025

Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (12 March 2025) - A highlight of the AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2025, a seminar on Viet Green, High Quality, and Low Emission Rice Value
April 3, 2025
How can the Rice Crop Manager reach more farmers?

How can the Rice Crop Manager reach more farmers?

A study by UPLB, IRRI, and DA-BAR explored alternative dissemination actors to expand the reach of Rice Crop Manager, a web-based application that
April 3, 2025
GIZ and IRRI partnership demonstrates a future of sustainable agriculture in Vietnam

GIZ and IRRI partnership demonstrates a future of sustainable agriculture in Vietnam

Can Tho City, Vietnam (March 10, 2025) – A closing conference for the "Green Innovation Centers" (GIC) project was held in Can Tho City, celebrating
March 25, 2025
Planning Thailand’s Rice Sector with Climate-Smart Farming Approaches

Planning Thailand’s Rice Sector with Climate-Smart Farming Approaches

28 February 2025, Bangkok, Thailand – Rice represents the essence of Asia’s food system, and feeds over half of the global population. In Thailand,
March 20, 2025
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