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...
Researchers identify new rice varieties that could help increase farmers’ yield
Researchers have identified the rice varieties with the best yield performance for both Aman (wet) and Boro (Dry) season after rigorous on-farm trials to compare different varieties. Once...
CGIAR and ASEAN held national consultations to define what is next for food systems in the region
To identify national and regional needs for food, land, and water systems transformation, CGIAR conducted seven country consultations workshops and three official dialogues in ASEAN member states...
Automating rice variety release process in Bangladesh helps to reduce rice seed cost
To help reduce the cost of seeds, researchers suggested automating the rice variety release process in the workshop conducted by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Bangladesh and the...
How can Southeast Asia stay as a major rice exporter?
Southeast Asia is home to two of the world’s largest rice exporters, Thailand and Vietnam, making the region a major rice bowl. A new study published in the international peer-reviewed journal Nature...
Climate-smart agriculture training to help BAU officials and scientists handle impacts of climate crisis
A three-day training on climate-smart agriculture was conducted for researchers, scientists, and officials of Bihar Agriculture University (BAU) Sabour, India to provide them with the knowledge and...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary sees partnership with IRRI as a key to overall prosperity and self-reliance of the farming community
Shri Durga Shanker Mishra, Chief Secretary to the Government of Uttar Pradesh, emphasized the importance of developing a close linkage between the International Rice Research Institute and the State...
EPIC win: IRRI scientists awarded for work with IPM Innovation Lab at 10th International IPM Symposium
The Integrated Pest Management Innovation Lab (IPM Innovation Lab) , a global group led by Virginia Tech and composed of scientists from the US and organizations across Asia and Africa, including...
Women’s leadership and gender-responsive financing for effective climate action
Photo: Gender Day (Picture by Tim Hammond / No 10 Downing Street for the UK Government) Niyati Singaraju and Ranjitha Puskur At the United Nations Climate Change Conference 2021 (commonly referred to...
Women Rising: Tackling the food and economy crises created by climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic
Linda Etale and Ranjitha Puskur “I planted papayas on 5 kert (1.25ha) and lost the entire produce to flooding. Then I planted tomatoes. COVID-19 came…I lost income during the state of emergency...
Tackling Climate Change in Agriculture: A Critical need for Gender-Transformative Approaches
(Photo by Kelly L from Pexels ) It is well-known by now that women are disproportionately affected by climate change. They are among the most vulnerable population groups in developing countries,...
Climate change and time poverty trap women in a vicious cycle
Mou Rani Sarker and Ranjitha Puskur “Since my husband left home, I am responsible for everything, such as daily shopping and cooking, household chores, my children’s education - simply everything,”...
JAIF and IRRI collaborate on capacity building for ASEAN Rice Net in 4 SEA countries
10 February 2022 ~ Representatives from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Southeast Asian countries Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam, gathered online for their first virtual...