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15 December 2023 (Vietnam) – The mechanized rice straw-based composting technology, which converts agricultural residue and waste to organic fertilizer, was awarded second prize in the agriculture category of the 12th Can Tho City Technical Innovation Competition. A collaborative effort between the International Rice Research Institute’s (IRRI) Mechanization Team led by Dr. Nguyen Van Hung and the Can Tho Department

Bikram Keshari Parida volunteered to conduct mechanized seeding using various high-yielding crop varieties and hybrids and improved agronomy in his fields. Many farmers from different parts of Odisha visited his fields to learn about the innovative technologies he adopted. (Photo: IRRI India) Bikram Keshari Parida volunteered to conduct mechanized seeding using various high-yielding crop varieties and hybrids and improved agronomy

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Board of Trustees officially announced Dr. Yvonne Pinto as IRRI’s new Director General, effective April 22, 2024. Dr. Pinto will also serve as the CGIAR Regional Director for Southeast Asia and the Pacific and Country Representative for the Philippines. Dr. Pinto brings a wealth of experience and expertise to IRRI and CGIAR, having previously

Tanzanian rice farmers in Mbarali, Iringa, Same, and Moshi Districts are experiencing a major decline and even total losses in rice yields under extreme conditions. The problem is a threat to food security and is primarily driven by climate change. (Photo: Climate-smart African rice) Increased soil salinity can lead to significant problems such as reduced plant growth, plant water stress

Binodini Swain’s story serves as an inspiring example for farmers in Odisha who leave their lands fallow instead of cultivating non-paddy crops. Using the knowledge to cultivate groundnuts using the recommended package of practices she learned,  Mrs. Swain adopted a new diversified cropping system of rice followed by groundnuts. Her openness to new farming technologies has given her benefits beyond

Chandrika Patra’s life story is a testament to how women when provided with the right support, can overcome gender-based limitations and excel in other roles that benefit themselves, their families, and their community. By converting the fallow lands during rabi into groundnut cultivation, she was able to create new income opportunities proving that the adoption of new agricultural technologies

Africa’s average rice yield lags significantly behind Asia, with African farmers harvesting an average of 2.28 tons per hectare (t/ha) compared to Asia’s 4.61 t/ha. This productivity gap is particularly pronounced among small-scale resource-poor farmers who practice rainfed agriculture.  Some of the major challenges for rice farmers across Africa are flooding and prolonged dry spells. These challenges have become more frequently pronounced

BASF and IRRI to study multiple options to enhance climate smart farming and improve carbon intensity in rice systems Research collaboration for multiple seasons in Laguna, Philippines Limburgerhof, Germany and Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines . BASF and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have entered into a scientific collaboration to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from rice production. Running by