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Philippines validates methane MRV roadmap to advance climate commitments under ASEAN-Korea initiative banner image
September 14, 2026

Philippines validates methane MRV roadmap to advance climate commitments under ASEAN-Korea initiative

IRRI and CIMMYT Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Delivery of Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties banner image
September 11, 2026

IRRI and CIMMYT Strengthen Collaboration to Accelerate Delivery of Climate-Resilient Crop Varieties

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

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Odisha Government and IRRI seal new agreement to promote agro-entrepreneurship among women

Odisha Government and IRRI seal new agreement to promote agro-entrepreneurship among women

(13 January 2024)  A new tripartite agreement between the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the Department of Agriculture and Farmers
February 6, 2024
A newly identified elite pool of salinity-tolerant genotypes promises to deliver higher ge...

A newly identified elite pool of salinity-tolerant genotypes promises to deliver higher ge...

A new study identified an elite pool of the best salinity-tolerant genotypes that will provide scientists at the International Rice Research Institute
February 5, 2024
Lessons learned from four low-emission technologies implemented by Thai Rice NAMA Project

Lessons learned from four low-emission technologies implemented by Thai Rice NAMA Project

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently held a workshop to share the data gathered and lessons learned from the implementation of
February 2, 2024
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