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September 4, 2025

OneRicePH: 25 new rice lines moving closer to Filipino farmers’ fields

September 4, 2025

BARC and IRRI chart roadmap to scale agricultural innovations in Bangladesh

September 4, 2025

IRRI hosts BMRP Indonesia for strategic meetings and writeshop on Rice Crop Manager

September 3, 2025

Digital tools offer economic boost to Vietnamese farmers

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Fostering the adoption of sustainable rice straw innovations in Vietnam through private se...

Fostering the adoption of sustainable rice straw innovations in Vietnam through private se...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Loc Troi Agricultural Research Institute signed an agreement on developing smart paddy
June 7, 2022
Rice researchers identified highly adapted advanced breeding lines for Bangladesh ecosyste...

Rice researchers identified highly adapted advanced breeding lines for Bangladesh ecosyste...

Rice researchers identified advanced breeding lines suitable for various types of environment which could help in developing new breeding lines and
May 31, 2022
CSISA-ISARC train officials of Bihar’s state poverty alleviation mission on direct-seeded...

CSISA-ISARC train officials of Bihar’s state poverty alleviation mission on direct-seeded...

Officials of Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (JEEViKA), a community-driven, anti-poverty project implemented by the Government of Bihar,
May 31, 2022
Bangladesh Agriculture Minister seeks further support from IRRI to address rice production...

Bangladesh Agriculture Minister seeks further support from IRRI to address rice production...

As Bangladesh’s agriculture and food sector faces challenges, the country’s Agriculture Ministry sought the cooperation of the International Rice
May 27, 2022
Researchers exchange knowledge on rice diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa

Researchers exchange knowledge on rice diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa

Researchers including pathologists in Sub-Saharan African agri-food systems state the pressing importance of boosting the agri-food system in the
May 26, 2022
Request for Proposals to serve as event organizer for the International Rice Congress 202...

Request for Proposals to serve as event organizer for the International Rice Congress 202...

The International Rice Congress (IRC) is the world’s largest gathering of rice scientists, researchers, and rice industry experts and players. From
May 25, 2022
IRRI lead scientist Jauhar Ali interviewed on arsenic-safe rice project, grand prize winne...

IRRI lead scientist Jauhar Ali interviewed on arsenic-safe rice project, grand prize winne...

26 May 2022 ~ Early this year, CGIAR centers IRRI and WorldFish were the recipients of the grand prize given out by the Institute of Food
May 25, 2022
Rice sector key to meeting Vietnam’s methane reduction targets by 2030

Rice sector key to meeting Vietnam’s methane reduction targets by 2030

Studies show that rice production is both a victim and a contributor to climate change. At least 10 percent of global man-made methane comes from
May 23, 2022
IRRI and Bayer collaborate to provide tailored agronomic information to farmers

IRRI and Bayer collaborate to provide tailored agronomic information to farmers

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is partnering with Bayer in the research and development of a mobile platform providing agronomic
May 21, 2022
BAU and IRRI train scientists and extension officials on modern rice production and climat...

BAU and IRRI train scientists and extension officials on modern rice production and climat...

Bihar Agricultural University (BAU) and the International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre (IRRI-SARC) conducted a training program
April 28, 2022
Adoption of climate-resilient practices and technologies enhance yield and incomes of wome...

Adoption of climate-resilient practices and technologies enhance yield and incomes of wome...

Women and marginal farmers in Odisha improved their productivity after adopting climate-resilient technologies, as part of the five-year project to
April 28, 2022
Researchers identify new rice varieties that could help increase farmers’ yield

Researchers identify new rice varieties that could help increase farmers’ yield

Researchers have identified the rice varieties with the best yield performance for both Aman (wet) and Boro (Dry) season after rigorous on-farm trials
April 21, 2022
CGIAR and ASEAN held national consultations to define what is next for food systems in the...

CGIAR and ASEAN held national consultations to define what is next for food systems in the...

To identify national and regional needs for food, land, and water systems transformation, CGIAR conducted seven country consultations workshops and
April 21, 2022
Automating rice variety release process in Bangladesh helps to reduce rice seed cost

Automating rice variety release process in Bangladesh helps to reduce rice seed cost

To help reduce the cost of seeds, researchers suggested automating the rice variety release process in the workshop conducted by the &nbsp
April 11, 2022
How can Southeast Asia stay as a major rice exporter?

How can Southeast Asia stay as a major rice exporter?

Southeast Asia is home to two of the world’s largest rice exporters, Thailand and Vietnam, making the region a major rice bowl. A new study
March 26, 2022