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New Fertilizer Supply Chain Network Formed to Support Vietnam's 1-Million-Hectare Rice Program banner image
May 21, 2026

New Fertilizer Supply Chain Network Formed to Support Vietnam's 1-Million-Hectare Rice Program

IRRI-TTL global workshop sets roadmapfor rice microbiome research
May 20, 2026

IRRI-TLL global workshop sets roadmap for rice microbiome research

‘Fertilize Right’ Project Showcases Digital and Precision Agriculture in Can Tho banner image
May 20, 2026

‘Fertilize Right’ Project Showcases Digital and Precision Agriculture in Can Tho

2026 ORYZA training workshop advances sustainable rice research through new user-friendly interface banner image
May 20, 2026

2026 ORYZA training workshop advances sustainable rice research through new user-friendly interface

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Eleven new and improved rice varieties released in Burundi

Eleven new and improved rice varieties released in Burundi

Recently, the Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Burundi (ISABU) released eleven new and improved rice varieties that are resilient to climate
August 18, 2022
Indian agricultural research institution partners learn more about speed breeding

Indian agricultural research institution partners learn more about speed breeding

Delegates from national agricultural research and extension system (NARES) in India recently gathered at the International Rice Research Institute
August 16, 2022
IRRI commends Indonesia for strong efforts to achieve rice self-sufficiency

IRRI commends Indonesia for strong efforts to achieve rice self-sufficiency

To acknowledge the efforts that Indonesia put into achieving rice self-sufficiency, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) awarded President
August 16, 2022
More sustainable solutions through global efforts on food security

More sustainable solutions through global efforts on food security

The impacts of international agricultural research over the past 50 years show significant benefits for the environment and for food security, as well
August 12, 2022
CGIAR launches the Asian Mega-Deltas Initiative in Bangladesh

CGIAR launches the Asian Mega-Deltas Initiative in Bangladesh

CGIAR, together with government agencies and other relevant stakeholders, conducted the country launch of the Initiative on Securing the Food Systems
August 12, 2022
Farmers, seed producers, crop breeders validate and identify suitable rice seed varieties ...

Farmers, seed producers, crop breeders validate and identify suitable rice seed varieties ...

Stakeholders of the all-rice value chain gathered together to raise awareness on the newly-released improved rice varieties in Mozambique on 12 July
August 12, 2022
IRRI Bangladesh and Seed Certification Agency train private seed companies to help boost d...

IRRI Bangladesh and Seed Certification Agency train private seed companies to help boost d...

A training program was organized by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Bangladesh and the Seed Certification Agency (SCA) for
August 2, 2022
Farm-level cultivation of Golden Rice now at transplanting stage

Farm-level cultivation of Golden Rice now at transplanting stage

The initial farm-level cultivation of Golden Rice is now taking place on 40 hectares this wet cropping season. This is part of the expansion of seed
August 2, 2022
ASEAN and CGIAR review research and innovation priority areas to address agriculture and f...

ASEAN and CGIAR review research and innovation priority areas to address agriculture and f...

ASEAN and CGIAR stakeholders convened to build a stronger cooperation to address the various agriculture and food security challenges and build a more
July 27, 2022
IRRI and CAAS jointly set up the Sanya International Rice Resource and Breeding Center in ...

IRRI and CAAS jointly set up the Sanya International Rice Resource and Breeding Center in ...

The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a letter of intent for the
July 25, 2022
IRRI signs agreement with universities to accelerate agricultural research and education i...

IRRI signs agreement with universities to accelerate agricultural research and education i...

To enhance cooperation in agricultural research and education in India, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a Memorandum of
July 15, 2022
CGIAR introduces agricultural science initiatives for the Philippines

CGIAR introduces agricultural science initiatives for the Philippines

To create and foster better opportunities for the transformation of the Philippine agrifood sector, CGIAR, a global agricultural science consortium,
July 14, 2022
Indian government and the International Rice Research Institute strengthens partnership to...

Indian government and the International Rice Research Institute strengthens partnership to...

NEW DELHI, India (12 July 2022) – The government of India, through the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare (DA&FW), and the
July 13, 2022
IRRI’s new NARVI initiative engages the private sector to accelerate global impact of impr...

IRRI’s new NARVI initiative engages the private sector to accelerate global impact of impr...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is leading a new initiative called Network for Accelerated Rice Varieties for Impact, or NARVI,
July 12, 2022
CGIAR, Vietnam-Cambodia partners, launch CGIAR Asian Mega-Deltas initiative

CGIAR, Vietnam-Cambodia partners, launch CGIAR Asian Mega-Deltas initiative

To promote resilient, inclusive, and productive Asian Mega-Deltas, CGIAR, together with government agencies from Vietnam and Cambodia and other
July 5, 2022