Press Releases Home Press Releases Country - Any -Africa-Burundi-Kenya-Mozambique-Tanzania-UgandaSouth Asia-Bangladesh-India-Nepal-Sri LankaSoutheast Asia-Singapore-Brunei-Cambodia-Indonesia-Lao PDR-Myanmar-Philippines-Thailand-Malaysia-VietnamEast Asia-China-South KoreaAmericasEurope Date Published Min Max Search Scientists discovered new gene to help rice “escape” heat, protect yields LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (11 June 2026) –With El Niño-driven heat and prolonged dry spells threatening rice production, scientists from Japan’s National June 11, 2026 IRRI and BRMP formalize renewed partnership to advance rice research in Indonesia Los Baños, Philippines (25 May 2026) — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Badan Perakitan dan Modernisasi Pertanian (BRMP) of May 29, 2026 ISARC showcases Mechanized DSR and Climate-Resilient Rice Practices under UPAGREES project Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (27 May 2026) - As rice farming continues to face climate risks, water scarcity, and labor costs, scaling the adoption of May 29, 2026 Rice Department of Thailand and IRRI discuss cooperation for advancing rice production in ... Bangkok, Thailand (12 February 2026) — In an open house meeting, Thailand’s Rice Department and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) held February 20, 2026 Engineering humanity’s most important crops for a warming planet Rising day and night temperatures are threatening rice, wheat, and maize production by disrupting plant growth, grain filling, and grain quality, February 5, 2026 When Science Meets Policy: Quezon City Turns the Vendor Business School from Pilot Project... Quezon City has turned support for food vendors into policy. The Local Government of Quezon City has recently institutionalized a pilot project that January 28, 2026 ISARC Director awarded with Uttar Pradesh’s highest civilian award UTTAR PRADESH, India (24 January 2026) — Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, Director of the IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), has received the Uttar Pradesh January 26, 2026 Kenya’s Komboka rice coming to markets across Eastern and Southern Africa LUSAKA, Zambia (September 2025) — Komboka has become the first rice variety to be listed in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) November 27, 2025 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 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 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 DA-BPI, DA-PhilRice, and IRRI strengthen climate-smart pest management in rice in the Phil... MANILA, Philippines (16 October 2025) - The Philippine Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Plant Industry (DA-BPI), the Department of Agriculture - November 4, 2025 Pagination Page 1 Next page ›› Join Our Newsletter Sign up to receive the latest research updates and global stories from IRRI. Sign Up
