The International Rice Congress is held every 4 years and for the first time ever will be held in the Philippines, on October 16-19, 2023, bringing together the latest in rice science and innovations across the globe. MANILA, Philippines (15, May 2023) – The Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) has pledged support in co-organizing the largest gathering of the stakeholders
It has been suggested that public breeders should put more emphasis on the integration of public good aspects into their work as compared to private enterprises, so that varietal resistances, for example, should be more important traits than yield. However, this has remained a normative framework so far. It is unclear to what extent the objectives of public breeders really
Ecological engineering is a novel approach to pest management that considers cultural practices rooted in environmental knowledge and nature-based solutions. This paradigm shift is gaining attention in pest management due to its potential for sustainability and effectiveness without compromising the health of the environment. Insect pests cause significant yield loss of around 20 to 30% in the field and in
CALIFORNIA, United States of America (02 May 2023) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) team were among the winners in the inaugural Milken-Motsepe Prize in AgriTech , a global competition for innovative solutions to increase economic value to farmers. The IRRI-AfricaRice team was awarded US$150,000 for their project on flood-proofing Africa’s vulnerable rice farmers’
The role of rice in global food security is unavoidable as it is one of the three most essential food crops globally, after wheat and maize. In Bangladesh, the area under rice cultivation, particularly boro rice, must be extended to meet the increasing food demand, which may cause significant CH4 emissions and ultimately accelerate the effects of global warming. Most
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (24 April 2023) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently completed the Global Audit Process implemented by Excellence Through Stewardship (ETS), a globally-recognized non-profit organization that advocates management best practices for biotechnology-derived products worldwide. “This successful audit by ETS reflects the institute’s strong and continued commitment to the highest standards of responsible stewardship and quality management
UTTAR PRADESH, India (21 April 2023) The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with agricultural state universities and colleges (SUCs) namely, the Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agricultural and Technological, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Banda University of Agricultural and Technological, Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agricultural and Technological, and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agricultural and Technological in
IRRI and ICAR have signed a five-year work plan, strengthening the 60-year relationship between India and the organization. (VARANASI, Uttar Pradesh, 19 April 2023) – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has renewed its partnership with the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) strengthening its operations in the country for another five years. A work plan signing ceremony was organized