It is with sadness that IRRI marks the passing of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI Director General 1998 – 2004, at the age of 81. Ronald is credited with broadening the range of scientific tools and options available to IRRI, and with settling management of the organization after a bumpy period, thereby providing a solid and stable basis for our
Organic and green agriculture are growing trends, and the Mekong Delta has significant potential to utilize a circular economic approach in agriculture. This model explicitly aims to transform agricultural byproducts, like rice straw, into products like organic fertilizer, animal feed, or even mushrooms. Can Tho City, Vietnam (June 8, 2024) – Can Tho City Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
In a bid to improve Vietnam’s rice production, Vinaseed, the country’s leading seed company, joined forces with IRRI to develop new productive and resilient rice varieties. The MoU outlines several key areas of collaboration, including knowledge sharing, genetic resource access, and research focused on high yield, quality, pest resistance, and climate adaptability. Can Tho, Vietnam (7 June 2024) —To boost
IRRI collaborations with the DA-BAR are among the highlights of the 2nd NAFTE event, which showcases and promotes available agriculture and fisheries technologies. Over 50 major genes were deployed under the Native Trait Deployment initiative under the IRRI-BII unit, and they are ready for use in mainstream breeding programs. In partnership with IRRI, DA-BAR sought to bring the event and
Paddy cultivation is significant in Sri Lanka, as 15% of the country’s land is dedicated to paddy production. However, the country’s rice production systems face various challenges due to climate and other stresses. Understanding sustainability gaps in Sri Lankan rice production systems is crucial for achieving sustainable development goals. Fast-growing population, depletion of natural resources, and climate change are exerting
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (24 June 2024) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), and their partners gathered at IRRI Headquarters in Los Baños, Laguna on 24 June 2024 for the kick-off meeting of the “Development of Rice Cropping Systems Toward Carbon Neutrality and Food Security in ASEAN Countries” project. Rice
IRRI promotes enhanced crop and soil productivity through the balanced use of chemical and organic fertilizers. IRRI and the Odisha Department of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment trained department-selected staff on dhaincha seed production and green manuring. The staff will share the benefits of dhaincha and organic fertilizer in rice-based cropping systems with farmers. The Odisha Department of Agriculture and
International rice prices have risen substantially. Over the past year, the main factors driving world market prices have been El Niño, and the export restrictions from India, the world’s largest rice exporter. Since January 2024, however, prices have declined as El Niño conditions have now ended and fertilizer prices have also declined substantially from their peaks in mid-2022 and have