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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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Vietnam Forum Highlights Potential of Rice Straw from Mekong Delta

Vietnam Forum Highlights Potential of Rice Straw from Mekong Delta

Can Tho, Vietnam (April 8, 2025) — The Mekong River Delta, Vietnam’s leading rice-producing region, generates over 24 million tons of rice straw
May 27, 2025
IRRI hosts Seed Accelerator Meet to accelerate deployment and positioning of new rice vari...

IRRI hosts Seed Accelerator Meet to accelerate deployment and positioning of new rice vari...

HYDERABAD, India (01 May 2025) - To accelerate the adoption of newly released, high-performing rice varieties in India, the International Rice
May 27, 2025
Mekong River Delta's Low-Emission Rice Program Shows Promising Early Results, Expansion Pl...

Mekong River Delta's Low-Emission Rice Program Shows Promising Early Results, Expansion Pl...

Can Tho City, Vietnam (April 9, 2025) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) held a conference to review the initial outcomes of the One
May 27, 2025
IRRI and BADC organize crop cafeteria field day to evaluate suitability of rice varieties

IRRI and BADC organize crop cafeteria field day to evaluate suitability of rice varieties

NOAKHALI, Bangladesh (10 May 2025) — To accelerate the adoption of high-performing rice varieties, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
May 27, 2025
Genome Editing Workshop Equips Scientists for Precision and Responsibility

Genome Editing Workshop Equips Scientists for Precision and Responsibility

Bangkok, Thailand (May 13-16, 2025) – "How can we clearly explain genome editing, and encourage collaborations to use it effectively and create
May 22, 2025
IRRI's RiceEco Project a Standout at Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund Forum

IRRI's RiceEco Project a Standout at Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund Forum

Hanoi, Viet Nam (May 14, 2025) – The inaugural Mekong–Republic of Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) Forum marked a significant milestone in advancing
May 20, 2025
Training on mechanized direct-seeded rice (DSR) for precision sowing empowers local servic...

Training on mechanized direct-seeded rice (DSR) for precision sowing empowers local servic...

by Sharif Ahmed, Abdullah Miajy, Abdul Haque, and Humnath BhandariIn northern Bangladesh, the widespread adoption of mechanized Direct-Seeded Rice
May 15, 2025
ADB initiative promotes water-saving irrigation practice in drought-prone Bangladesh regio...

ADB initiative promotes water-saving irrigation practice in drought-prone Bangladesh regio...

In a push to promote sustainable agriculture and combat groundwater depletion in Bangladesh’s drought-prone Barind region, the Asian Development Bank
May 15, 2025
UPLB, KOICA, and IRRI Celebrate Completion of Main Structure of Advanced Genomics Research...

UPLB, KOICA, and IRRI Celebrate Completion of Main Structure of Advanced Genomics Research...

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (22 April 2025) – The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), in collaboration with the South Korean Government and the
May 7, 2025
IRRI and BRMP Food Crops collect insights from Indonesian rice farmers through survey

IRRI and BRMP Food Crops collect insights from Indonesian rice farmers through survey

(BANDUNG & INDRAMAYU, Indonesia, 22-25 April 2025) - As part of efforts to continuously improve the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Indonesia platform,
May 5, 2025
DA-BAR and IRRI discuss strategies for advanced rice research and innovation in the Philip...

DA-BAR and IRRI discuss strategies for advanced rice research and innovation in the Philip...

Los Baños, Laguna (April 30, 2025) — The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), the International Rice Research Institute
May 2, 2025
IRRI and ICRISAT set a joint vision to demonstrate Integrated Seed Systems for Dryland Far...

IRRI and ICRISAT set a joint vision to demonstrate Integrated Seed Systems for Dryland Far...

CGIAR centers align efforts to drive inclusive, impact-oriented research from 2025 to 2027(NEW DELHI, India) 03 April 2025 — In a significant step
May 2, 2025
IRRI IN PHOTOS: 65 years of innovations in rice science

IRRI IN PHOTOS: 65 years of innovations in rice science

For over six decades, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has been at the forefront of rice science, driving global advancements and
April 30, 2025
IRRI welcomes Dr. Junel B. Soriano as new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representa...

IRRI welcomes Dr. Junel B. Soriano as new Deputy Director General - Philippines Representa...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Junel B. Soriano as its new Deputy Director General - Philippines
April 28, 2025
From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025

From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025

By Shalini GakharAs climate pressures and food insecurity continue to challenge global agriculture, IRRI showcased a suite of digital innovations that
April 28, 2025