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G4 diplomats meet Mekong Delta farmers empowering women in agriculture and promoting low-emission rice production
November 13, 2026

G4 diplomats meet Mekong Delta farmers empowering women in agriculture and promoting low-emission rice production

Participant group shot for Bangladesh Farmers Evaluate Climate-Smart Rice Technologies Under TARAPS Projec
November 11, 2026

Bangladesh Farmers Evaluate Climate-Smart Rice Technologies Under TARAPS Project

IIRR, IRRI build local capacity for gender-responsive agricultural planning
November 10, 2026

IIRR, IRRI build local capacity for gender-responsive agricultural planning

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November 9, 2026

Indonesia, IRRI strengthen collaboration on genome editing

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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
ISARC annual rice varietal cafeteria features 36 promising new varieties for Uttar Pradesh...

ISARC annual rice varietal cafeteria features 36 promising new varieties for Uttar Pradesh...

VARANASI, INDIA, November 23 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) hosted the Annual Rice Varietal
December 11, 2023
IRRI expands rice research collaboration into Central Asia through new partnership with Uz...

IRRI expands rice research collaboration into Central Asia through new partnership with Uz...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines, 29 November 2023 ~ A delegation from the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Uzbekistan visited the IRRI Headquarters
December 7, 2023
Entrepreneurs develop a roadmap for public and private companies to work together to stren...

Entrepreneurs develop a roadmap for public and private companies to work together to stren...

GUWAHATI, INDIA,  20 November 2023 — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organized Strengthening Seed Ecosystem: Empowering Seed
December 6, 2023
New world-class agri genomics center to rise in PH university

New world-class agri genomics center to rise in PH university

LAGUNA, PHILIPPINES, 6 December 2023 — The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), the South Korean government through the Korea International
December 6, 2023
First Movers Coalition for Food to Create up to $20 Billion Value Chain for Sustainable Fa...

First Movers Coalition for Food to Create up to $20 Billion Value Chain for Sustainable Fa...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) becomes an inaugural member of the World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition for Food. World
December 2, 2023
ISARC presents climate-smart initiatives for improving the livelihoods and climate resilie...

ISARC presents climate-smart initiatives for improving the livelihoods and climate resilie...

GOA, INDIA, 22-24, November 2023 — Top officials of the International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) represented IRRI
November 30, 2023
ISARC hosts workshop to address impacts of climate change on major cereal crops in Bihar a...

ISARC hosts workshop to address impacts of climate change on major cereal crops in Bihar a...

VARANASI, INDIA, 26 November 2023 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) in Varanasi hosted
November 30, 2023
Technologies and methodologies for low-emission rice cultivation can open doors to climate...

Technologies and methodologies for low-emission rice cultivation can open doors to climate...

MANILA, Philippines (17 October 2023) — Farmers who practice low-emission rice cultivation could soon be able to augment their incomes by selling
November 28, 2023