Policy, climate finance, and collaboration spotlights at the CGIAR Climate Action Program launch

April 16, 2025

CGIAR Breeding for Tomorrow showcase Market Intelligence as a catalyst for inclusive and impactful crop breeding

April 16, 2025

Widescale low GI rice planting in PH kicks off in Cagayan and Isabela

April 16, 2025

IRRI spotlights innovative partnership in strengthening African seed systems at CGIAR Science Week 2025

April 11, 2025

How can the Rice Crop Manager reach more farmers?

April 3, 2025

1 Million Hectare Project takes center stage at AGRITECHNICA ASIA 2025

April 3, 2025

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IRRI 65 Years

Discover IRRI’s Bold New Direction

Our 2025–2030 Strategy renews IRRI’s mission to transform rice-based agri-food systems for a healthier, more resilient, and inclusive future. Backed by over 60 years of global leadership, this five-year plan tackles the world’s most pressing challenges head-on.

Impact Goals

IRRI delivers demand-driven solutions across three interconnected goals, ensuring measurable impact where it matters most: for people, the planet, and livelihoods.

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Numbers

IRRI works toward finding solutions for the world’s biggest challenges and contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

132,000

Rice Accessions Housed in the International Rice Genebank

17

Country Offices

1000+

Staff

500+

Institutional Partners

Explore Our Resources and Services

From research tools to open-access content, explore IRRI’s global knowledge resources and services.

GIZ and IRRI partnership demonstrates a future of sustainable agriculture in Vietnam

March 25, 2025

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) strengthen their partnership to enhance rice research and innovation in Bangladesh

March 20, 2025

Planning Thailand’s Rice Sector with Climate-Smart Farming Approaches

March 20, 2025