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MANILA, Philippines (17 October 2023) — Farmers who practice low-emission rice cultivation could soon be able to augment their incomes by selling carbon credits on the global carbon market. This was the potential scenario presented by climate scientists during the discussion on rice farming and carbon markets at the 6th International Rice Congress. A 2022 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

MANILA, Philippines (16 October 2023) — International donor organizations presented their priorities and approaches for investing in rice systems in Asia and advancing rice production in Africa at the recent 6th International Rice Congress. These include nutrition, water management, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, sustainable agricultural practices, and capacity building. Food Security and health are two of the priorities of

IRRI was the first genebank to fulfill all the quality standards required to receive perpetual funding Berlin, Germany, 15 November 2023 – The Crop Trust and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) renewed their shared commitment to the conservation and utilization of plant genetic resources through the International Rice Genebank during a signing ceremony at the sidelines of the Global

Manila, Philippines (17 October 2023) – Developing an international collaboration system and disseminating applicable agricultural technologies will contribute to the transformation of food systems in the Asia-Monsoon region, according to The Green Asia Project discussion at the 6th International Rice Congress. The activity, led by the Japan International Research Center for Agricultural Sciences (JIRCAS) and the National Agriculture and Food

Manila, Philippines (23 October 2023) – Forward-thinking policies focusing on the impacts of recent political and environmental shocks and addressing gender and social inclusion vulnerabilities are important in sustaining local and global solutions to food and nutrition security under climate change. This was the theme of the Foresight to Accelerate Food Systems Transformatio n side event at the recently concluded

The rising demand for nutritious foods provides manufacturers an opportunity to diversify their products to cater to specific markets. Whole-grain cookies made from GI-tagged rice landraces, Kalanamak and Chak-hao, offer distinct sensory qualities and are nutritious and rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, minerals, fiber, and bioactive compounds.  Rice (Oryza sativa L.) has been a fundamental part of the human diet

The Department of Crop Production (DCP) of Vietnam and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organized training in the use of the Rice production activity Monitoring and Reporting (RiceMoRe) System in Can Tho City on 08 November 2023. RiceMoRe, a digital platform developed by DCP and IRRI, is poised to improve rice production monitoring through its web platform ( https://ricemore.org

IRRI continually explores various seed system models to benefit small community organizations led by farmers. In recent years, particular emphasis has been placed on community-led seed networks, especially those managed by women’s organizations. (Photo: IRRI India) Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India, heavily relies on rice as a staple food, making rice farming a crucial economic activity for