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UNCCD COP17: Integrated land-use planning could save billions for land restoration, climate action, and biodiversity banner image
September 10, 2026

UNCCD COP17: Integrated land-use planning could save billions for land restoration, climate action, and biodiversity

IRRI and Government of Sikkim explore collaboration to advance climate-smart rice, seed systems, and scale-appropriate mechanization banner image
September 8, 2026

IRRI and Government of Sikkim explore collaboration to advance climate-smart rice, seed systems, and scale-appropriate mechanization

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

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Empowering next-gen scientists to create enduring impact in rice research and development

Empowering next-gen scientists to create enduring impact in rice research and development

Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines—IRRI’s three-week flagship course, Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) brought together 16 researchers, graduate
June 30, 2026
Next-Generation Hybrid Rice Combines Higher Yields with Climate Benefits

Next-Generation Hybrid Rice Combines Higher Yields with Climate Benefits

Three hybrid rice varieties developed by IRRI combine higher yields, earlier maturity, and climate benefits, expanding the options available to
June 26, 2026
From Pilot to Proof: The Operational Success of Precision Rice Farming in Vietnam’s Red Ri...

From Pilot to Proof: The Operational Success of Precision Rice Farming in Vietnam’s Red Ri...

Hai Phong, Vietnam (10 June 2026) - The Plant Production and Protection Department, part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, recently
June 26, 2026
UPAGREES showcases climate-smart agriculture for rice-based livelihoods during World Bank ...

UPAGREES showcases climate-smart agriculture for rice-based livelihoods during World Bank ...

UTTAR PRADESH, India (1–2 June 2026) – More farmers in Eastern Uttar Pradesh are shifting to climate-smart rice technologies that help protect
June 23, 2026
Rice, risk, and resilience: Navigating a more complex rice economy

Rice, risk, and resilience: Navigating a more complex rice economy

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (26 May 2026) - Rice provides nearly 60 percent of the energy intake of Filipinos. As the country continues efforts to
June 23, 2026
Experts warn unresolved hydrological challenges threatening Northwestern India’s agri futu...

Experts warn unresolved hydrological challenges threatening Northwestern India’s agri futu...

HARYANA, India (11 March 2026) — Northwest India, the cereal system powerhouse of the Indian subcontinent, is facing a double-edged water-crisis
June 15, 2026
India seeks faster delivery of climate-resilient and healthier rice varieties to farmers

India seeks faster delivery of climate-resilient and healthier rice varieties to farmers

NEW DELHI, India (3 June 2026) — India must accelerate the delivery of climate-resilient and healthier rice varieties to farmers if it is to
June 15, 2026
Prioritizing farmers: Alliance and IRRI collaborate to capacitate partners on Human-Center...

Prioritizing farmers: Alliance and IRRI collaborate to capacitate partners on Human-Center...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (11–14 May 2026) — Developing digital tools grounded in farmer realities requires a shift in design centered on its end-users.
June 15, 2026
Scientists discovered new gene to help rice “escape” heat, protect yields

Scientists discovered new gene to help rice “escape” heat, protect yields

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (11 June 2026) –With El Niño-driven heat and prolonged dry spells threatening rice production, scientists from Japan’s National
June 11, 2026
Kerala emerges as a hub for low-emission rice innovations

Kerala emerges as a hub for low-emission rice innovations

KERALA, India (April 30, 2026) — The State of Kerala is emerging as a strategic hub for developing and scaling farmer-centered and data-driven low
June 5, 2026
IRRI joins global effort to modernize GHG measurement guidelines for rice

IRRI joins global effort to modernize GHG measurement guidelines for rice

TSUKUBA, Japan (April 2026) – The participation of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in a landmark GHG Measurement Practices in Rice
June 2, 2026
India approves two rice varieties to secure yields in direct-seeded rice farming

India approves two rice varieties to secure yields in direct-seeded rice farming

New direct-seeded rice varieties developed by ICAR and IRRI aim to cut water use, reduce labor, and strengthen climate resilience as India shifts
June 1, 2026
IRRI and BRMP formalize renewed partnership to advance rice research in Indonesia

IRRI and BRMP formalize renewed partnership to advance rice research in Indonesia

Los Baños, Philippines (25 May 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Badan Perakitan dan Modernisasi Pertanian (BRMP) of
May 29, 2026
From Research to Implementation: Cambodia Discusses Roadmap to Reduce Methane Emissions in...

From Research to Implementation: Cambodia Discusses Roadmap to Reduce Methane Emissions in...

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (12 May 2026) -  Cambodia is making significant progress in its climate commitments for 2030 and 2050. As part of these
May 29, 2026
ISARC showcases Mechanized DSR and Climate-Resilient Rice Practices under UPAGREES project

ISARC showcases Mechanized DSR and Climate-Resilient Rice Practices under UPAGREES project

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (27 May 2026) - As rice farming continues to face climate risks, water scarcity, and labor costs, scaling the adoption of
May 29, 2026