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Bushra Humaira Dhaka, Bangladesh – In collaboration with CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact (S4I) Program, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships that promote the widespread adoption of rice-based innovations in Bangladesh. This includes initiatives such as the Cluster-based Farmer Field School model, Wife Husband Model, Dry-direct Seeded Rice, Nature-based soil fertility management, and Improved

LAGUNA, Philippines (13 May 2025) — IRRI emphasizes prevention and suppression at the recent International Technology Cooperation Center of the Rural Development Administration – Korea (ITCC- RDA) and IRRI training on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The 5-day training course aimed to introduce recent paradigm shifts in rice pest management, update participants on recent advances in management technologies, and assist them

By Prem Raj Bhatt, Rabin Kushma Tharu, Mosharaf Hossain, Swati Nayak In Nepal, women form the backbone of agriculture. More than 70% of Nepalese women are engaged in farming, especially in rural areas where agriculture remains the main source of livelihood (World Bank, 2019). Despite their significant contributions, many women still lack access to training, quality inputs, decision-making opportunities,

IRRI has developed 3-in-1 rice through gene stacking to address vitamin A, iron, and zinc deficiencies. This biofortified rice offers a practical, low-cost solution to malnutrition without changing diets or farming practices. by B.P. Mallikarjuna Swamy, Inez H. Slamet-Loedin , Kurniawan R. Trijatmiko, Amery Amparado , Mercy Samia, Raul Boncodin, Ma. Aileen Garcia, and Russell Reinke Micronutrient deficiencies, often called hidden

  The three global rice cuisine reimagined with low-GI rice served during the launched of low-gi rice at IRRI’s 65th anniversary celebration At the forefront of global rice science, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has spent six and a half decades improving rice for both farmers and consumers, from boosting yields to enhancing nutrition. In 2025, IRRI marked its

14 JULY 2025 (LAGUNA, Philippines) — “Bundling agricultural credit with crop insurance has the potential to expand rural financial markets for smallholder and marginalized farmers in Odisha,” stated Dr. Patrick Ward of the University of Florida during the SIRS Seminar on the “Impacts of an innovative credit + insurance bundle for marginalized farmers: Evidence from a cluster randomized trial in

LAGUNA, Philippines, 7 July 2025 — As digital agriculture tools continue to evolve, strengthening national partners’ scientific and technical capacities is crucial to ensuring their long-term effectiveness beyond the project’s lifespan. To support this goal, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organized a Site-Specific Nutrient Management (SSNM) Masterclass from 7 to 11 July 2025 at its headquarters in Los Baños,

14 JULY 2025 (LAGUNA, Philippines) — “Bundling agricultural credit with crop insurance has the potential to expand rural financial markets for smallholder and marginalized farmers in Odisha,” stated Dr. Patrick Ward of the University of Florida during the SIRS Seminar on the “Impacts of an innovative credit + insurance bundle for marginalized farmers: Evidence from a cluster randomized trial in