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...
AfricaRice and IRRI agree to a step-change in partnership to harness synergies and accelerate their impact in Africa on rice-based food systems
The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have agreed to a step-change in their partnership to accelerate delivery on the rapidly growing needs of the...
Former IRRI DG Bob Zeigler receives 5th Class of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand for contributions to Thai rice sector
IRRI Representative for Southeast Asia Dr. David Johnson receives The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand 5th Class on behalf of former IRRI Director General Dr. Robert “Bob” Zeigler...
Breakthrough in improving yield potential could continue what the Green Revolution started
A lot has been written about the Green Revolution in the late 1960s, which helped prevent mass famine. IR8, the first rice variety released by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the...
Assam signs agreement with IRRI and development partners for Agribusiness and Rural Transformation project funded by World Bank
16 March, Guwahati, Assam-Initiating next steps for the World Bank funded project ‘Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation’ (APART), the state government of Assam entered into an agreement with...
Scaling sustainable rice farming practices to achieve food security in Asia
JAKARTA, Indonesia— Experts gathering at the 5th Responsible Business Forum (RBF) on Food and Agriculture have stressed the need for multi-stakeholder collaboration to upscale the sharing of proven...
IRRI and Intertek join forces to help advance the global rice breeding effort
Rice is a daily staple for more than half of the world’s people, making it a critical component of food security. Due to growing populations, competition for arable land and water, and climate change...
Bihar and IRRI advance partnership to improve rice-based cropping systems
Bihar, India, 13 June 2018 — Dr. Matthew Morell, Director General, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) today met with Dr. Prem Kumar, Minister for the Department of Agriculture, Government...
Sri Lanka, IRRI set priority areas to restore rice self-sufficiency
Dr.Matthew Morell, Director General for IRRI (On left) & Dr. WMW Weerakoon, Director General of Agriculture, Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of Sri Lanka (On right) sign an agreement to begin...
Helping Vietnam transform its rice sector through sustainable rice production practices
IRRI works with key partners in boosting Vietnam’s rice industry through the “Vietnam Sustainable Agricultural Transformation project” (VnSAT). The VnSAT Central Project Management Unit (CPMU) from...
IRRI shares Rice Crop Manager experience during the 10th ICT4D Conference
Through partnership with national research partners, IRRI applies sustainable global solutions to local needs through information and communication technology (ICT) tools like Rice Crop Manager (RCM...
SeedCast – Innovative mobile app launched by IRRI to estimate seed demand for rice varieties in Odisha, India
IRRI together with the Odisha Department of Agriculture and the Odisha State Seed Corporation (OSSC) is connecting global innovative solutions to local needs through SeedCast, a mobile application...
IRRI eyes public-private sector support for wider DSR adoption
06 February 2018, Los Baños, Philippines — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is targeting more public-private support to address key challenges in the successful and wider adoption of...