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Sustainable Impact through Rice-based Systems (SIRS) 

SIRS employs multi- and inter-disciplinary research approaches to support sustainable rice production by delivering cross-cutting solutions to combat climate change, deliver global digital agricultural transformation, and achieve food, nutrition, gender, and livelihood security.

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Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI)

The Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Department develops and deploys innovative  breeding strategies, tools, and technologies to  enhance rice's genetic potential, providing  better inbred and hybrid varieties to farmers  and consumers.

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IRRI is a member of CGIAR.

IRRI's core objectives and approach integrate seamlessly with the CGIAR structure, contributing to its impact areas through aligned research and innovation pathways.

IRRI is working with the following CGIAR Science Programs, Accelerators, and Scaling Programs:

  • Breeding for Tomorrow
  • Climate Action
  • Gender Equality and Inclusion
  • Shared Capacity
  • Better Diet and Nutrition
  • Sustainable Farming
  • Policy Innovations
  • Digital Transformation
  • Food Frontier and Security
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