Can Tho City, Vietnam, December 20, 2024 —The Canadian Embassy in Vietnam delegation, led by Ms. Francesca Bellone, Head of the Development Cooperation Department, visited and surveyed the pilot model of the project “Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High Quality and Low-Emission Rice Associated with Green Growth in the Mekong River Delta By 2030” (1mHa) program at Thuan
In the southern coastal deltaic regions of Bangladesh, freshwater canals are a lifeline to multiple food system-based livelihoods. However, these resources are mired in unequal conflicts and contestations, an outcome of resources appropriation and control by local elites and ambiguous interpretations of policies and strategies. Marginalized farmers and women who rely largely on agri-food systems-related livelihoods are most affected by
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (06 January 2025) ~ Rice, while a staple food for half of the world’s population, is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily methane and nitrous oxide. With rice cultivation accounting for nearly 48% of all GHG emissions from croplands, solutions are urgently needed to address this global environmental challenge. A comprehensive study highlights
Can Tho City, Vietnam, December 19, 2024 —In a remarkable effort to share knowledge and inspire collaboration for sustainable development in Southeast Asia, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently organized an event between Vietnam and Thailand, which took place in the lush Mekong River Delta from 17 to 19 December 2024. A distinguished Thai delegation, including experts from the
by Pooja Kori, Benu Verma, Ranjitha Puskur As global temperatures rise, heat stress has become a significant concern with varied effects on agricultural production, human health and productivity, and sustainability. Heat stress threatens food security and can exacerbate existing social and gender inequalities. Seventy percent of global agriculture will be exposed to the risk of heat stress by 2045.
The Rice Activity Monitoring and Reporting System (RiceMoRe) developed by IRRI and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development recognized for impactful contribution to agricultural management. IRRI is proud to announce that the Rice Activity Monitoring and Reporting system ‘RiceMoRe’, including its innovative FarMoRe app component, has been nominated for the prestigious Vietnam National Television’s Awards 2024. The nomination of
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (20 January 2025) —The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and smart agriculture technology leader XAG are set to accelerate agricultural automation and innovation in the Philippines through digital agriculture and precision farming using drone technology. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), IRRI and XAG will collaborate to validate the application of smart agriculture technologies in rice-based cropping
LAGUNA, Philippines, 29 November 2024 ~ The Rice Breeding Innovations (RBI) Seed Health and Logistics Unit of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with partner National Plant Protection Organization (NPPOs), held the 2024 Seed Health Workshop at IRRI Headquarters in the Philippines. The event aimed to strengthen the network of seed health services among NPPOs and laboratories in