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LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (13-14 August 2024) – The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) came together at IRRI Headquarters to present progressive developments of researchers in the “Application of Genomics and Bioinformatics to Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Natural Resources.” The 3rd KOICA-UPLB-IRRI International Conference, co-organized with the

Good quality seed leads to good yield and produce, but it can also be a form of empowerment for others. In the coastal region of Pwani in Tanzania, the Twaweza (which means “we can” in Swahili) Women Group (TWG) is making waves in the Bagamoyo Irrigation and Development Project (BIDP) scheme. Comprised of 15 women rice farmers from Sanzale Ward,

The Crop Science Society of the Philippines, Inc. (CSSP) proudly announced that this year’s recipient of the Sant S. Virmani Hybrid Rice Award is Dr. Jauhar Ali, IRRI Principal Scientist and Research Unit Leader – Hybrid Rice Technology for Industry of the Rice Breeding Innovations Department. Dr. Ali also heads the Hybrid Rice Development Consortium (HRDC) and Project Leader and

WISCONSIN, United States (25 July 2024) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is proud to announce that Principal Scientist and Regional Director for Africa Dr. Abdelbagi Ismail has been named a 2024 Fellow of the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA). Dr. Ismail is recognized for his outstanding contributions to crop science through research, education, and national and international

As one journey comes to an end, a new opportunity arises. Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) program offers a deep dive into the significant impact of rice science on food production and sustainability for students and researchers. IRRI Education, concluding its 17th flagship offering of the RR2P course, opens new doors for future researchers to advance rice science. “As the

Indonesia and IRRI expand the dissemination of Rice Crop Manager across the country with a training of facilitators and extension workers on the advanced features of the digital tool. (BOGOR, Indonesia, 16-18 July 2024 ) – IRRI and its key partner organization in the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Indonesia project, BSIP (Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Instrument Standardization), continue to strengthen

Scientists from IRRI, Africa Rice Center, and national agricultural research and extension system (NARES) partners engaged with rice farmers and other value chain stakeholders from Kenya, Tanzania, and Mozambique from 29 April to 10 May during the 2024 Crop Tour in East and Southern Africa (ESA). Through frequent engagement between IRRI scientists and NARES partners, the crop tour has significantly

A pilot farm in Vietnam has demonstrated success in high-quality, low-emission rice farming. Compared to traditional methods, it achieves higher yields and profits and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The One Million Hectares Program emphasizes strong collaboration between input suppliers, rice purchasers, and farmers. It utilizes innovative techniques for sustainable practices that boost yields, profits, and broader adoption. The Ministry of