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IRRI and BASF expand research into soil carbon to advance low-emission rice banner image
October 2, 2026

IRRI and BASF expand research into soil carbon to advance low-emission rice

DA-BAR and IRRI roll out new project to support scaling of agricultural technologies in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and Eastern Visayas banner image
October 2, 2026

DA-BAR and IRRI roll out new project to support scaling of agricultural technologies in Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and Eastern Visayas

Scientists propose a new pathway toward a more sustainable groundwater future banner image
October 1, 2026

Scientists propose a new pathway toward a more sustainable groundwater future

KOICA-UPLB successfully launches Agricultural Genomics Research Center in Los Baños banner image
September 28, 2026

KOICA-UPLB successfully launches Agricultural Genomics Research Center in Los Baños

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Bridging the gender divide in agriculture through digital tools

Bridging the gender divide in agriculture through digital tools

Women have always played an essential role in agriculture, but their contributions have been overlooked or undervalued. According to the Food and
March 8, 2023
IRRI wins the 2023 David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy for Seeds Without B...

IRRI wins the 2023 David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy for Seeds Without B...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) was selected as the recipient of the 2023 David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy for
March 3, 2023
Showcasing IRRI at the Bangladesh Seed Congress 2023

Showcasing IRRI at the Bangladesh Seed Congress 2023

The Bangladesh Seed Association (BSA), the apex body of several formal and informal seed associations  engaged in seed production and
March 1, 2023
IRRI and ACB: Igniting partnerships for ASEAN agrobiodiversity

IRRI and ACB: Igniting partnerships for ASEAN agrobiodiversity

IRRI’s Director Jean Balié and Deputy Director General for Strategy, Engagement and Impact, Joanna Kane-Potaka recently met with ASEAN Centre for
February 14, 2023
IRRI conducts electronic data capture training in Mozambique

IRRI conducts electronic data capture training in Mozambique

The International Rice Research Institute Mozambique office organized an electronic data-capturing workshop in November 2022 to help researchers
February 3, 2023
Salinity-tolerant rice variety set to boost rice yield in stress-prone areas in Kenya

Salinity-tolerant rice variety set to boost rice yield in stress-prone areas in Kenya

Millions of hectares of land suited to rice production in Asia and Africa are not currently used because of their high salt content. Extremely high
January 30, 2023
Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of the Government of Odisha reaffirms state...

Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of the Government of Odisha reaffirms state...

Marking the World Food Day, Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Principal Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of the Government of
January 13, 2023
Sustainable Rice Straw Management training conducted for Thailand rice industry actors

Sustainable Rice Straw Management training conducted for Thailand rice industry actors

The IRRI mechanization and postharvest experts held a sustainable rice straw management training last December 13-15, 2022 in Thailand. The training
January 10, 2023
Introducing Climate-Smart Mapping and Adaptation Planning in Cambodia

Introducing Climate-Smart Mapping and Adaptation Planning in Cambodia

To provide technical support on participatory climate-risk mapping and adaptation planning, the CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega-Deltas conducted a
January 9, 2023
CIP and IRRI collaborate on CGIAR Seed Equal Initiative workshop for potato crops in Afric...

CIP and IRRI collaborate on CGIAR Seed Equal Initiative workshop for potato crops in Afric...

The CGIAR Initiative Seed Equal- Delivering Genetic Gains to Farmers Fields held a workshop in Kenya, Africa to share how the initiative can
January 9, 2023
CGIAR and IRRI ramp up Seed Equal Initiative in South Asia with rice seed workshops for In...

CGIAR and IRRI ramp up Seed Equal Initiative in South Asia with rice seed workshops for In...

The new CGIAR Initiative Seed Equal- Delivering Genetic Gains to Farmers Fields is accelerating its engagement with rice sector stakeholders and
December 21, 2022
CORIGAP-IRRI expands knowledge sharing to Thailand

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
December 21, 2022
IRRI Director General’s visit in Burundi underlines the need to foster collaboration betwe...

IRRI Director General’s visit in Burundi underlines the need to foster collaboration betwe...

To strengthen the partnership between the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Burundi, IRRI Director General Dr. Jean Balié visited the
December 21, 2022
IRRI leads capacity activities for CGIAR Seed Equal for rice in Africa

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
December 21, 2022
26th Annual CORRA Meeting Highlights the Importance of Rice for Global Food Security

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
December 20, 2022