By Shalini Gakhar As climate pressures and food insecurity continue to challenge global agriculture, IRRI showcased a suite of digital innovations that aim to transform the way farmers grow food. Nairobi, KENYA (April 2025) — The inaugural CGIAR Science Week, held in Nairobi, Kenya, was a vibrant convergence of global research leaders and innovators aiming to reimagine the food
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Junel B. Soriano as its new Deputy Director General – Philippines Representative. A recognized leader in the country’s agriculture sector, Dr. Soriano brings over two decades of experience in advancing science-based solutions for sustainable and resilient agri-food systems. Before this appointment, Dr. Soriano served as Director IV of
For over six decades, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has been at the forefront of rice science, driving global advancements and shaping the future of rice production. To this day, IRRI’s work continues to redefine what’s possible in agricultural innovation. As we celebrate 65 years of impact, let’s look back at how IRRI’s pioneering efforts have transformed the
Los Baños, Laguna (April 30, 2025) — The Department of Agriculture–Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR), the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and research partners including the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), University of the Philippines Los Banos (UPLB), Bataan Peninsula State University (BPSU), and Visayas State University (VSU), successfully concluded a two-day Joint
(BANDUNG & INDRAMAYU, Indonesia, 22-25 April 2025) – As part of efforts to continuously improve the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Indonesia platform, known locally as Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP) , IRRI partnered with BRMP (Badan Perakitan dan Modernisasi Pertanian) Food Crops (formerly BSIP Food Crops) to conduct a Farmer Feedback Survey in West Java. The RCM project team from
By Untung Susanto1, Hasil Sembiring2, Russell Reinke2, and B.P. Mallikarjuna Swamy2 1National Research and Innovation Agency, Indonesia, 2International Rice Research Institute Stunting due to Zinc deficiency is a major public health challenge in Indonesia. To address this, the government introduced Inpari IR Nutri Zinc, a high-zinc biofortified rice variety developed by IRRI and partners, now widely cultivated across high-stunting regions.
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (22 April 2025) – The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), in collaboration with the South Korean Government and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), marked a major milestone with the Topping-off Ceremony of the UPLB–Advanced Genomics Research Center (AGRC), signaling the completion of the facility’s main structure. The UPLB–AGRC, funded through the Korea International
by Nusrat Jahan, Muhiuddin Faruquee, and Mohammad Rafiqul Islam The Haor wetlands in northeastern Bangladesh stretches across the horizon, playing a critical role in national rice production. Spanning the districts of Habiganj, Sunamganj, Kishoreganj, Netrokona, Moulvibazar, Sylhet, and Brahmanbaria, the Haor basin supports large-scale cultivation of Boro rice during the dry season. These low-lying marshlands contribute 25% of the country’s