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IRRI and DA-ATI launched CLeveR, an initiative to provide farmers with tailored solutions through their cluster leaders. In 2024, three provinces will participate in this initiative. Objectives include optimizing interview process efficiency, enhancing the reach and uptake of nutrient management recommendations, and exploring evidence-based innovation packages for scaling cluster-based nutrient management recommendations. RCMAS has a proven track record of improving

Photo: Dr. Paresh Verma and Devadatta Sirdeshpande during their tour of IRRI facilities, accompanied by Dr. Gururaj Kulkarni. LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (23 May 2024) – Bioseed and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently agreed to an amendment of their Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will extend their ongoing partnership for a further five years, advancing research initiatives that aim

Participatory approaches, such as user testing, to assess the effectiveness of information pathways provide insider knowledge about the dynamics of the relationship between communication systems and gender in seed systems. Involving women in determining the effectiveness of information pathways and understanding their communication needs creates new possibilities for innovations in seed information systems as well as facilitates the process of

Prepaid irrigation card usage by farmers in the Barind area of Bangladesh can facilitate wider adoption of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) practices in rice farming, making rice cultivation more sustainable and cost-effective. May 9, 2024, Rajshahi, Bangladesh : Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change. It has experienced more than 185 adverse weather events over

QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA (16 May 2024) – The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) and International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) launched an online platform that consolidates active digital agriculture tools and services (DATS) and their distribution in the Philippines’ agri-food value chain. An integrated public online platform designed to promote and strengthen data-driven decision-making on the

LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (20 May 2024) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Good Neighbors International (GNI) signed a collaborative agreement to promote and accelerate research and extension on global, regional, and national rice-based farming systems, beginning in Central Luzon, the largest rice-producing region in the Philippines. The agreement was formalized by IRRI Director General Yvonne Pinto and GNI

Scientists are delving into molecular genetics to enhance crop yield per unit. This approach hinges on unlocking the potential of favorable gene resources, which lie dormant within the vast collections of germplasms stored in worldwide germplasm banks, akin to a treasure trove awaiting discovery. That being said, only a small fraction of germplasms have been thoroughly examined thus far. This

CIAT, COLOMBIA, 15 April 2024 — Germplasm/Seed health units staff members from various CGIAR centers, including the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), meet once again for the 7th International Workshop of the CGIAR Germplasm Health Units, held from 15-19 April at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) Headquarters in Palmira, Colombia. The Germplasm Health Units (GHUs) provide phytosanitary services