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Philippines introduces innovative satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory service...

Philippines introduces innovative satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory service...

The Philippines launched a pilot program combining satellite-based crop insurance and weather-informed agro-advisories to enhance climate resilience
June 9, 2025
ADB, CGIAR, and Gates Foundation Partner to Transform Rice Sector, Uplift Millions of Smal...

ADB, CGIAR, and Gates Foundation Partner to Transform Rice Sector, Uplift Millions of Smal...

LOS BAÑOS, PHILIPPINES (9 June 2025) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and CGIAR, with support from the Gates Foundation, today launched a new
June 9, 2025
IRRI launches Hub to strengthen Asia-Pacific agri-innovation

IRRI launches Hub to strengthen Asia-Pacific agri-innovation

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (9 June 2025) - Countries in the Asia Pacific region are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change such as erratic
June 9, 2025
IRRI launches new 5-Year Strategy to drive sustainability in rice-based agri-food systems

IRRI launches new 5-Year Strategy to drive sustainability in rice-based agri-food systems

Los Baños, Philippines (9 June 2025) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) today unveiled its 2025–2030 Strategy, a bold vision to
June 9, 2025

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