5G technology and smart agriculture to aid Indian farmers
By Shalini Gakhar, Sheetal Sharma and Rabi Sahoo 09 February 2024, New Delhi: Since October 2022, India has embarked on the fastest
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A newly identified elite pool of salinity-tolerant genotypes promises to deliver higher genetic gains
07 February 2024, Asia: A new study identified an elite pool of the best salinity-tolerant genotypes that will provide scientists at
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Lessons learned from four low-emission technologies implemented by Thai Rice NAMA Project
05 February 2024, Thailand: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently held a workshop to share the data gathered and lessons learned
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BASF and IRRI join forces to reduce carbon footprint of rice
31 January 2024, Germany: BASF and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have entered into a scientific collaboration to reduce greenhouse gas
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IRRI welcomes Dr Yvonne Pinto as incoming Director General
19 January 2024, Philippines: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Board of Trustees officially announced Dr. Yvonne Pinto as IRRI’s new Director
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SpeedFlower: IRRI develops first-of-its-kind speed breeding protocol for indica and japonica rice
29 December 2023, Varanasi: Scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) successfully developed a robust, first-of-its-kind speed breeding protocol that reduces
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IRRI is leveraging AI to secure food and nutrition security for current and future generations
Leading technology giants like Amazon and Google are applauding and supporting the research institute’s innovative uses of artificial intelligence to
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New world-class agri genomics center to rise in PH university
06 December 2023, Korea: The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), the South Korean government through the Korea International Cooperation Agency
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First Movers Coalition for Food to Create up to $20 Billion Value Chain for Sustainable Farming
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) becomes an inaugural member of the World Economic Forum First Movers Coalition for Food.
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ISARC presents climate-smart initiatives for improving the livelihoods and climate resilience of farmers in South Asia
01 December 2023, New Delhi: Top officials of the International Rice Research Institute South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) represented IRRI at
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