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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 and DA-FPA ink MOA on farm drone training material development

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
December 12, 2024
IRRI eyes stronger, long-term sustainable rice and climate action partnership with Thailan...

IRRI eyes stronger, long-term sustainable rice and climate action partnership with Thailan...

BANGKOK, Thailand, 6 December 2024 — Leaders from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) met with Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat of the
December 12, 2024
New framework on agricultural knowledge management for innovation recognized with Cook Med...

New framework on agricultural knowledge management for innovation recognized with Cook Med...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (09 December 2024) ~ The agricultural sector faces the dual challenge of feeding a growing global population and adapting to
December 11, 2024
Feeding more people with less environmental impact - is it possible?

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
December 5, 2024
13th National Seed Congress 2024 concludes with a focus on strengthening India’s seed sect...

13th National Seed Congress 2024 concludes with a focus on strengthening India’s seed sect...

Varanasi, November 30, 2024 — The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India, the International Rice Research Institute South
December 5, 2024
PRISM receives prestigious recognition from IDC Singapore

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)
December 4, 2024
Empowering Odisha women entrepreneurs through rice and millet innovation

Empowering Odisha women entrepreneurs through rice and millet innovation

VARANASI, India (24 November 2024) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), Varanasi, successfully
December 4, 2024
Unity Against Uncertainty: Experts Come Together to Combat Rice False Smut

Unity Against Uncertainty: Experts Come Together to Combat Rice False Smut

LOS BANOS, Philippines, October 14-17, 2024—Plant pathology experts from Asia, Africa, Europe, and America convened at the International Rice Research
December 4, 2024
ClimBeR: Defining strategies to increase Filipino farmers’ climate resilience

ClimBeR: Defining strategies to increase Filipino farmers’ climate resilience

MANILA, Philippines - November 28, 2024 - The Philippines, one of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations, faces increasing threats to its
December 2, 2024
3rd Global Sustainable Rice Conference and Exhibition 2024 Highlights Sustainable Transfor...

3rd Global Sustainable Rice Conference and Exhibition 2024 Highlights Sustainable Transfor...

The conference emphasized the need to align rice production with the Paris Agreement, UN SDGs, and other pledges, as well as its critical role in
December 2, 2024
ASEAN-CGIAR Program Advances Food and Nutrition Security in ASEAN

ASEAN-CGIAR Program Advances Food and Nutrition Security in ASEAN

13 November 2024 - The ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program recently visited the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta,
December 2, 2024
Experts call for integrated, multisectoral approach in food systems transformation in COP ...

Experts call for integrated, multisectoral approach in food systems transformation in COP ...

BAKU, Azerbaijan (21 November 2024) - In the face of mounting challenges from climate change, biodiversity loss, and global food insecurity, experts
November 28, 2024
Scaling sustainable rice farming and nutrition-focused resilience in Asia-Pacific: A COP29...

Scaling sustainable rice farming and nutrition-focused resilience in Asia-Pacific: A COP29...

BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 18, 2024 - During the first week of COP29, the urgency to address agriculture’s role in climate resilience and food
November 18, 2024
IRRI and 17-country council convene to advance rice research and innovation in Asia

IRRI and 17-country council convene to advance rice research and innovation in Asia

LOS BANOS, Philippines (7 November 2024) ~ The Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia (CORRA) held its 28th annual meeting this 30-31
November 8, 2024
How digging into root science can help crops grow in dry conditions

How digging into root science can help crops grow in dry conditions

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (6 November 2024)—The importance of roots in plant growth is often overlooked or misunderstood. However, rice roots have a
November 7, 2024