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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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Trailblazing the future of multi-OMICs technologies in agriculture, aquaculture, and natur...

Trailblazing the future of multi-OMICs technologies in agriculture, aquaculture, and natur...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (13-14 August 2024) - The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB),
August 14, 2024
Reinventing salt-tolerant rice breeding on ground zero

Reinventing salt-tolerant rice breeding on ground zero

Dr. Hussain and his team established an innovative method of germplasm screening in a farmer's field at Infanta, a rice-growing municipality in the
August 14, 2024
Tanzanian women farmers emerge as leaders in quality seed production and higher rice produ...

Tanzanian women farmers emerge as leaders in quality seed production and higher rice produ...

Good quality seed leads to good yield and produce, but it can also be a form of empowerment for others. In the coastal region of Pwani in Tanzania,
August 9, 2024
CSSP-SABRAO awards Jauhar Ali prestigious Sant S. Virmani Hybrid Rice prize

CSSP-SABRAO awards Jauhar Ali prestigious Sant S. Virmani Hybrid Rice prize

The Crop Science Society of the Philippines, Inc. (CSSP) proudly announced that this year’s recipient of the Sant S. Virmani Hybrid Rice Award is Dr.
July 31, 2024
Looking into RR2P 2024: A Transformative Rice Science Learning Experience

Looking into RR2P 2024: A Transformative Rice Science Learning Experience

As one journey comes to an end, a new opportunity arises. Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) program offers a deep dive into the significant
July 30, 2024
IRRI Scientist Receives Crop Science Society of America Highest Award for 2024

IRRI Scientist Receives Crop Science Society of America Highest Award for 2024

WISCONSIN, United States (25 July 2024) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is proud to announce that Principal Scientist and
July 30, 2024
IRRI and BSIP Conduct Training of Trainers on LKP 2.0 and Farm Mapping Using GPS

IRRI and BSIP Conduct Training of Trainers on LKP 2.0 and Farm Mapping Using GPS

Indonesia and IRRI expand the dissemination of Rice Crop Manager across the country with a training of facilitators and extension workers on the
July 25, 2024
Empowerment by design: Gender-intentional rice breeding through Target Product Profiling

Empowerment by design: Gender-intentional rice breeding through Target Product Profiling

The PlantDirect project, in collaboration with Market Intelligence Work Package (WP2)  2, facilitated a workshop on Gender-intentional Target
July 23, 2024
Rice Crop Manager: Delivering results for Indonesian farmers

Rice Crop Manager: Delivering results for Indonesian farmers

Project proponents share key results to date of the implementation of the localized RCM in Indonesia. The project is funded by the Ministry of
July 23, 2024
Climate-smart mapping can help Tanzanian rice farmers in flood-prone areas mitigate crop l...

Climate-smart mapping can help Tanzanian rice farmers in flood-prone areas mitigate crop l...

The 2023-2024 El Niño had a catastrophic impact on East and Southern African countries as it triggered heavy rainfall and lingering floods from April
July 23, 2024
Vietnam's pilot low-emission rice farming shows promise: Increased yields, profits, and su...

Vietnam's pilot low-emission rice farming shows promise: Increased yields, profits, and su...

A pilot farm in Vietnam has demonstrated success in high-quality, low-emission rice farming. Compared to traditional methods, it achieves higher
July 23, 2024
East and Southern Africa Crop Tour provides farmers opportunity to evaluate new rice varie...

East and Southern Africa Crop Tour provides farmers opportunity to evaluate new rice varie...

Scientists from IRRI, Africa Rice Center, and national agricultural research and extension system (NARES) partners engaged with rice farmers and other
July 23, 2024
Making Rice–Cultivation Water-Efficient and Sustainable for Haryana

Making Rice–Cultivation Water-Efficient and Sustainable for Haryana

Growing rice, a crop that demands huge amounts of water, results in significant groundwater depletion across the rice-producing areas of Haryana in
July 4, 2024
ARIAS Society, IRRI plan sustainable rice farming future in Assam post-APART

ARIAS Society, IRRI plan sustainable rice farming future in Assam post-APART

With the APART’s closure approaching, IRRI and partners are starting to discuss a comprehensive exit strategy that will ensure the continuation and
July 4, 2024
Ups and downs in the world rice market

Ups and downs in the world rice market

David Dawe and Valerien Pede International rice prices have risen substantially. Over the past year, the main factors driving world market prices
July 4, 2024