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Science-based Scaling Strategies and Mapping to Accelerate Dry Direct-Seeded Rice Adoption in Central Luzon, PH banner image
September 1, 2026

Science-based Scaling Strategies and Mapping to Accelerate Dry Direct-Seeded Rice Adoption in Central Luzon, PH

Building better digital connections for climate-smart rice services in Thailand banner image
August 26, 2026

Building better digital connections for climate-smart rice services in Thailand

IRRI, Uttarakhand Government Join Forces to Transform Specialty Rice Value Chains banner image
August 25, 2026

IRRI, Uttarakhand Government Join Forces to Transform Specialty Rice Value Chains

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister visits ISARC, highlights commitment to agricultural Innovation and sustainable rice-based agri-food systems banner image
August 24, 2026

Odisha Deputy Chief Minister visits ISARC, highlights commitment to agricultural Innovation and sustainable rice-based agri-food systems

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IRRI at COP30 champions low-carbon rice farming, carbon finance opportunities in the Globa...

IRRI at COP30 champions low-carbon rice farming, carbon finance opportunities in the Globa...

Image credit: Instituto de Pesquisa Ambiental da Amazônia (IPAM) BELEM, Brazil (11–13 November 2025) - The International Rice Research Institute
November 27, 2025
31 High-Impact IRRI-NARES-Developed Rice Varieties Now Available Across India

31 High-Impact IRRI-NARES-Developed Rice Varieties Now Available Across India

Malaviya Manila Sinchit Dhan-1, an early (115–120 days), high-yielding, long-slender rice variety released from BHU, Varanasi, suited for irrigated
November 25, 2025
IRRI and AFACI Member Countries Begin Scaling Stress‑Tolerant Rice Across Asia

IRRI and AFACI Member Countries Begin Scaling Stress‑Tolerant Rice Across Asia

Los Baños, Philippines (29 October 2025) — The Asian Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (AFACI), the International Rice Research Institute
November 24, 2025
Cambodia recognizes IRRI for contributions to the rice sector

Cambodia recognizes IRRI for contributions to the rice sector

Phnom Penh, Cambodia (9 November 2025) - The Royal Government of Cambodia, through the Ministry of Commerce, conferred upon the International Rice
November 21, 2025
Sustainable growth and innovation take center stage at 2025 World Rice Conference

Sustainable growth and innovation take center stage at 2025 World Rice Conference

Phnom Penh, CAMBODIA, November 8, 2025 - The 2025 International World Rice Conference, organized by The Rice Trader in partnership with Cambodia’s
November 21, 2025
Sowing Partnerships, Harvesting Prosperity: Promoting Sustainable Seed Business Model in N...

Sowing Partnerships, Harvesting Prosperity: Promoting Sustainable Seed Business Model in N...

Seed producer farmer from Deuthan Krishi Sahakari Sanstha Limited, Geruwa, participated in quality seed production and marketing training in Bardiya
November 19, 2025
Towards a FAIR and AI-Ready SIRS Data: Building the Foundations for Digital Transformation

Towards a FAIR and AI-Ready SIRS Data: Building the Foundations for Digital Transformation

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (07 November 2025) — As part of its commitment to promote and integrate best data management practices, the Sustainable Impact
November 14, 2025
Odisha’s Deputy CM Calls for Scaling of Healthier and Indigenous Rice

Odisha’s Deputy CM Calls for Scaling of Healthier and Indigenous Rice

BOLANGIR, India (October 25, 2025) — Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Sj. Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo expressed support for ongoing efforts to promote
November 13, 2025
BRAC and IRRI experts deliberate on smarter water management in Bangladesh

BRAC and IRRI experts deliberate on smarter water management in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Bangladesh (23 October 2025) — As Bangladesh faces mounting challenges from climate change, managing water resources has become central to
November 12, 2025
IRRI digital apps training reaches 2,500 stakeholders to boost Vietnam's rice value chain

IRRI digital apps training reaches 2,500 stakeholders to boost Vietnam's rice value chain

CAN THO, Vietnam (3 November 2025) –  In support of the digital transformation in Vietnam’s rice sector, the International Rice Research
November 11, 2025
Next-gen rice lines top check varieties at 7.5 t/ha in ESA

Next-gen rice lines top check varieties at 7.5 t/ha in ESA

MOROGORO, Tanzania (8 October 2025) — Elite rice lines are outperforming the current popular varieties across Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA),
November 11, 2025
QTL Profiling Now Live on EBS

QTL Profiling Now Live on EBS

QTL profiling is now integrated into the EBS Platform’s MDA module.Teams across CGIAR research Centers continue to collaborate to enhance the
November 11, 2025
Asia’s agri leaders, experts unite for stronger rice R&D cooperation at 29th CORRA meeting...

Asia’s agri leaders, experts unite for stronger rice R&D cooperation at 29th CORRA meeting...

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (29–30 October) - Deeper regional collaboration for developing climate-smart technologies, advancing low-carbon rice production,
November 6, 2025
International Rice Research Institute wins at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025

International Rice Research Institute wins at Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025

Dual recognition highlights International Rice Research Institute’s leadership in sustainable agriculture across Asia.SINGAPORE (November 5, 2025) -
November 6, 2025
New Business Guidance equips companies to cut rice methane emissions

New Business Guidance equips companies to cut rice methane emissions

Actionable strategies to scale low-emission, sustainable rice value chainsGeneva, 31 October 2025 – Today, the World Business Council for Sustainable
November 4, 2025