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LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (6 March 2024) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) welcomed the Secretary of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. at its headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna during his first 100 days in office. IRRI showcased cutting-edge technologies aligning with the Secretary’s eight-point plan for advancing the agriculture sector. Dr. Alice Laborte, Senior

This research was inspired by exploring another technique farmers have adopted: accessing information through mobile phone apps or communication. Mobile phones enable farmers to access information about marketing, new technologies, and weather and improve their knowledge of proper fertilizer and pesticide usage. This available information may reduce the influence of intermediaries in the market value chain. Not only do mobile

The impact of climate change on agriculture is undeniable, and it poses a significant threat to global food security. While climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is gaining momentum as a solution, its success depends on its ability to ensure inclusivity and not leave anyone behind. By harnessing the engagement of women in agriculture and simultaneously empowering women, we can not only mitigate

As a continuation of accelerating and modernizing the breeding programs through the Accelerating Genetic Gain in Rice (AGGRi) Alliance initiated in 2019, the second phase of AGGRi (AGGRi2) was launched in the Nanenane farm of the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)- Uyole last January 22, 2024. The AGGRi Alliance was formed to unify modern rice breeding efforts in South Asia

by Afreen Khan, Ranjitha Puskur, Suchaita Tenneti Two Farmer Producer Companies (FPC) in Odisha, India aim to further sustain their increased yields and bridge productivity gaps by facilitating and activating women’s entrepreneurship in paddy seed production. This blog is a part of IRRI’s 2024 International Women’s Day campaign. Can seed systems empower women? Gender is intricately woven into various

The greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from rice fields contribute significantly to global warming and climate change. Therefore, mitigating emissions from rice fields is critical to limiting global warming, increasing yield, and income, ensuring food security, and improving the standard of living for farmers and all. Understanding farmers’ knowledge of GHG emissions and mitigation strategies is among the crucial starting points

Afreen Khan, Ranjitha Puskur, Suchaita Tenneti Two Farmer Producer Companies (FPC) in Odisha, India aim to further sustain their increased yields and bridge productivity gaps by facilitating and activating women’s entrepreneurship in paddy seed production. This blog is a part of IRRI’s 2024 International Women’s Day campaign. Read Part 1 of this special feature: Empowering women and improving rice

LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (16 March 2024) – Scientists from the Philippine Department of Agriculture Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM), the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently underwent a joint training in basic and advanced techniques in soil spectroscopy. The training, held last 13-15 March 2024 at IRRI Headquarters, was