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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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BASF and IRRI join forces to reduce carbon footprint of rice

BASF and IRRI join forces to reduce carbon footprint of rice

BASF and IRRI to study multiple options to enhance climate smart farming and improve carbon intensity in rice systems Research collaboration for
January 31, 2024
IRRI welcomes Dr Yvonne Pinto as incoming Director General

IRRI welcomes Dr Yvonne Pinto as incoming Director General

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Board of Trustees officially announced Dr. Yvonne Pinto as IRRI’s new Director General. She will
January 15, 2024
Innovative rice straw composting technology earns accolades at Can Tho City Technical Inno...

Innovative rice straw composting technology earns accolades at Can Tho City Technical Inno...

15 December 2023 (Vietnam) - The mechanized rice straw-based composting technology, which converts agricultural residue and waste to organic
January 9, 2024
ASEAN-CGIAR Program on Accelerating Innovation in Agri-food Systems Intervention Packages ...

ASEAN-CGIAR Program on Accelerating Innovation in Agri-food Systems Intervention Packages ...

MANILA, Philippines (25 October 2023) – Coming after the official launch of the ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food and Nutrition Security Regional Program
January 8, 2024
BSIP and IRRI continue collaboration on Rice Crop Management in Indonesia

BSIP and IRRI continue collaboration on Rice Crop Management in Indonesia

(BOGOR, Indonesia, 18-19 December 2023) -  IRRI’s key partner in Indonesia, Badan Standardisasi Instrumen Pertanian (BSIP also known as the
January 8, 2024
IRRI develops first speed breeding protocol for rice

IRRI develops first speed breeding protocol for rice

VARANASI, INDIA, 18 December 2023 – Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) developed a robust, first ever speed breeding
December 24, 2023
Professors Gurdev Singh Khush and Vo Tong Xuan among 2023 VinFuture Prize Laureates

Professors Gurdev Singh Khush and Vo Tong Xuan among 2023 VinFuture Prize Laureates

(Photo source: VinFuture) HANOI, VIETNAM - December 12, 2023 - The 2023 VinFuture Special Prize for Innovators from Developing Countries has
December 24, 2023
IRRI is leveraging AI to secure food and nutrition security for current and future generat...

IRRI is leveraging AI to secure food and nutrition security for current and future generat...

Leading technology giants like Amazon and Google are applauding and supporting the research institute’s innovative uses of artificial intelligence to
December 20, 2023
Ensuring quality seed supply of improved rice varieties for West Kenya smallholder farmers

Ensuring quality seed supply of improved rice varieties for West Kenya smallholder farmers

KIBOS, KENYA, 2 August 2023 — In its continued efforts to strengthen the rice sector in Kenya, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
December 14, 2023
HER+ Stakeholder workshop paves the way for piloting Learning Labs in India

HER+ Stakeholder workshop paves the way for piloting Learning Labs in India

NEW DELHI, INDIA, 27-28 November 2023 — The CGIAR Initiative on  Gender Equality, HER+ convened for workshop with stakeholders who are playing a
December 13, 2023
Establishing a unified understanding of digital interventions for inclusive agriculture

Establishing a unified understanding of digital interventions for inclusive agriculture

NEW DELHI, INDIA, December 4, 2023 — In a significant step towards fostering digital innovation and inclusion in agriculture, the CGIAR Digital
December 13, 2023
IRRI-Africa: Igniting stronger partnerships in Burundi

IRRI-Africa: Igniting stronger partnerships in Burundi

Visit to the Burundi Minister of Environment, Agriculture and Livestock, Prof. Sanctus Niragira (second from the right) BURUNDI, AFRICA, 13-16
December 13, 2023
Sustainable Rice Platform presents achievements in promoting clean and green rice producti...

Sustainable Rice Platform presents achievements in promoting clean and green rice producti...

The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) Symposium at the 6th International Rice Congress discussed the accomplishments of SRP, its members, and partners,
December 13, 2023
Strategic financing is essential to an effective climate change strategy

Strategic financing is essential to an effective climate change strategy

5 December 2023, Dubai, UAE — The International Fertilizer Association (IFA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) co-hosted a side
December 12, 2023
IRRI and ICAR to further promote research and development on rice genetic resources

IRRI and ICAR to further promote research and development on rice genetic resources

Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, director of ISARC, and Dr. Gyanendra Pratap Singh, director of ICAR - NBPGR, at the IRRI India Office in New Delhi. (photo)
December 11, 2023