The initial farm-level cultivation of Golden Rice is now taking place on 40 hectares this wet cropping season. This is part of the expansion of seed production in partnership with the Philippine’s PhilRice branch stations, partner seed growers, regional Department of Agriculture research and experiment centers, and state universities and colleges. It also includes grain production with farmer-cooperators in target
ASEAN and CGIAR stakeholders convened to build a stronger cooperation to address the various agriculture and food security challenges and build a more resilient agri-food system in the region in a three-day hybrid planning workshop from 27-29 July 2022 titled “ASEAN-CGIAR Innovate for Food Regional Program Planning Workshop” in Muntinlupa City, Philippines. Representatives from ASEAN, CGIAR research centers, government agencies
The Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) signed a letter of intent for the establishment of Sanya International Rice Resource and Breeding Center on July 14 in a hybrid event. CAAS Vice President Sun Tan and IRRI Regional Representative for Asia Nafees Meah signed the agreement on behalf of the two organizations. Wu
The findings of this study demonstrate the valuable contribution of IRG’s conservation and distribution of genetic accessions to the development of improved rice varieties and rice production on farms in Bangladesh. The results can also be used to justify the continuity of collecting accessions and identify future potential sources of additional genetic acquisitions for varietal improvement. Since the 1960s, Bangladesh
Due to Bangladesh’s frequent water shortages, sufficient water to irrigate rice fields is increasingly scarce. Additionally, due to global warming, severe changes in the pattern of precipitation and drought have become more prevalent, posing a substantial danger to managing water for rice farming. Thie purpose of this study was to determine the prospective for alternate wetting and drying to reduce
27 June 2022, Nairobi – International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Director General Dr. Jean Balié visited the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) President Dr. Agnes Kalibata and her team to enhance cooperation and explore ways to further intensify efforts to improve the productivity and incomes of rice farmers in Africa. As Africa emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic,
To promote resilient, inclusive, and productive Asian Mega-Deltas, CGIAR, together with government agencies from Vietnam and Cambodia and other relevant stakeholders, officially launched the initiative on Securing the Food Systems of Asian Mega-Deltas for Climate and Livelihood Resilience or AMD through an inception workshop held in TTC Can Tho Hotel, Can Tho City, Vietnam on 28-29 June 2022. The initiative
To promote resilient, inclusive, and productive Asian Mega-Deltas, CGIAR, together with government agencies from Vietnam and Cambodia and other relevant stakeholders, officially launched the initiative on Securing the Food Systems of Asian Mega-Deltas for Climate and Livelihood Resilience or AMD through an inception workshop held in TTC Can Tho Hotel, Can Tho City, Vietnam on 28-29 June 2022. The initiative