Unlocking rice gene diversity for food security
A new study published in the Nature journal opens the possibility to accelerate rice breeding to achieve food security for some of the world’s most vulnerable rice farmers. The groundbreaking...
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‘Wild’ genes open up opportunities for healthier, climate-smart rice
Los Baños, Philippines (30th January 2018) — The genome sequencing of seven wild rice varieties has finally been completed. This breakthrough is expected to provide opportunities for breeders...
Bayer partners with IRRI to advance technologies for direct-seeded rice in Asia
Singapore/Philippines, March 01, 2018 – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Bayer have signed an agreement confirming Bayer’s participation in the Direct Seeded Rice Consortium (DSRC...
CORIGAP-IRRI expands knowledge sharing to Thailand
Experts from the Chainat Rice Research Center (CRRC) and the IRRI-CORIGAP Project conducted a joint workshop on Adaptive Research for Target Groups and Best Practices from the CORIGAP Project last 28...
IRRI Director General’s visit in Burundi underlines the need to foster collaboration between IRRI and Burundi
To strengthen the partnership between the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Burundi, IRRI Director General Dr. Jean Balié visited the IRRI-Burundi office from December 10-11, 2022. The...
IRRI leads capacity activities for CGIAR Seed Equal for rice in Africa
Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the CGIAR Seed Equal Africa team and local partners, held capacity building activities for rice seed system...
26th Annual CORRA Meeting Highlights the Importance of Rice for Global Food Security
The annual meeting of IRRI, NARES partners and officials emphasized that strengthening the partnership among the network in rice-based agricultural research and development is key to addressing...
Excellence in Agronomy highlights mechanized direct seeding in annual meeting
Banner Photo: Participants of the Excellence in Agronomy’s (EiA) annual meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 30 November 2022, Phnom Penh, Cambodia: The advantages, learnings, and constraints for...
Advanta Seeds visit IRRI HQ to explore more potential collaborations
Last December 5-7, a delegation from Advanta Seeds from India and the Philippines visited IRRI Headquarters to explore potential areas of collaboration between the two organizations. Advanta Seeds, a...
IRRl engages with Indonesian govt, leading telecom company for Rice Crop Manager Project
To support Indonesian rice farmers with science-based decision-making and help contribute to the Indonesian government’s goal for rural prosperity, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)...
Building a Learning Alliance for Living Labs in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
A collaboration between the CGIAR Initiatives on Asian Mega-Deltas (AMD) and Low-Emission Food Systems (Mitigate+), a Learning Alliance for Living Labs workshop was organized by the International...
NARES-CGIAR Global Networks adapt Breeding Program Modernization in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
Meeting the goals of food security while addressing the threat of climate change requires a profound transformation in rice-based agriculture systems worldwide. Farmers need rice varieties resilient...
Seed Equal launches in Mekong Delta with climate-resilient rice seed production workshop
Can Tho City, Vietnam ~ OneCGIAR-IRRI launched its new global initiative Seed Equal- Delivering Genetic Gains to Farmers Fields Initiative in Mekong River Delta (MRD), Vietnam. The launch commenced...
One Rice Breeding Network and Crop Tour 2022 in India create a unified understanding, communication, and learning for researchers
Various breeding trials are in place across India and have been happening for years as part of network-based germplasm-sharing and testing efforts. As a subsequent step, deliberation is underway to...
Promoting Agricultural Transition in Asian Mega-Deltas
To highlight the lessons learned, challenges ahead, and recommendations that could be taken into account for agricultural transformations in the Asian Mega-Deltas, the CGIAR Initiative on Securing...