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Ismahane Elouafi on TIME100 list of the most influential people in the world
16.04.25CGIAR is delighted to announce that CGIAR Executive Managing Director, Ismahane Elouafi has been nam…
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Harvesting Collaboration for Food Security. CGIAR Science Week Closes.
14.04.2511th April, Nairobi, Kenya: After a remarkable week of science, innovation, and cementing of partner…
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MEDIA RELEASE | New CGIAR flagship report translates insights into impact for food systems in crisis
14.04.25Nairobi, Kenya, 14 April 2025 – With food systems under strain from climate change, conflict,…
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Science Week Opens: A Leap Forward in Science Collaboration for Food Security
08.04.257th April, Nairobi, Kenya: Science Week was launched today by Special Guest H.E. Musalia Mudavadi,…
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Science Week 2025 is Now
07.04.25The inaugural CGIAR Science Week gets underway in Nairobi, Kenya. From 7 to 12 April,…
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What are kids watching online? How digital food marketing shapes children’s and adolescents’ diets
03.04.25By Gabriela Fretes and Jef L. Leroy April 3, 2025 What do children and teens see when they…
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Vietnam's pilot low-emission rice farming shows promise: Increased yields, profits, and sustainability
23.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
A pilot farm in Vietnam has demonstrated success in high-quality, low-emission rice farming. Compare…
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East and Southern Africa Crop Tour provides farmers opportunity to evaluate new rice varieties and technologies
23.07.24-
Food security
Scientists from IRRI, Africa Rice Center, and national agricultural research and extension system (N…
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Women-led community institutions as a potential vehicle for the adoption of varieties and improved seed practices: an impact case from India
17.07.24-
Gender equality
In recent times, the role of women farmers has been dramatically emphasized to speed up…
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Scaling RiceMoRe: Revolutionizing rice production monitoring in the South Central Coast of Vietnam
15.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Mitigation
In the last week of June 2024, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the…
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Breeders identify promising lines for developing future rice varieties for South Asia
11.07.24-
Food security
More than 100 promising lines were selected by IRRI and India NARES partners for the…
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Making Rice–Cultivation Water-Efficient and Sustainable for Haryana
04.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
Growing rice, a crop that demands huge amounts of water, results in significant groundwater depletio…
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ARIAS Society, IRRI plan sustainable rice farming future in Assam post-APART
04.07.24-
Food security
With the APART’s closure approaching, IRRI and partners are starting to discuss a comprehensive ex…
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Heat-Tolerant Rice Varieties Promises Increased Yields in Bangladesh
02.07.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
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Food security
New heat-tolerant rice varieties developed to combat high night temperatures could save Bangladesh m…
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Ups and downs in the world rice market
02.07.24International rice prices have risen substantially. Over the past year, the main factors driving wor…
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Odisha and IRRI promote sustainable rice production using dhaincha and organic fertilizer
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Food security
IRRI promotes enhanced crop and soil productivity through the balanced use of chemical and organic…
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Japan and IRRI kick off rice carbon neutrality project in the ASEAN region
24.06.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines (24 June 2024) – The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF…
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Are rice systems sustainable in Sri Lanka? – A case of Deduru Oya reservoir irrigation scheme
23.06.24-
Food security
Paddy cultivation is significant in Sri Lanka, as 15% of the country’s land is dedicated…
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IRRI showcases its Native Trait Deployment efforts at the DA-BAR’s agri and fisheries exhibition
21.06.24-
Nutrition, health & food security
IRRI collaborations with the DA-BAR are among the highlights of the 2nd NAFTE event, which…
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Building collaborations that count
20.06.24-
Gender equality
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Gender equality, youth & social inclusion
The CGIAR Gender Equality Initiative aims to bundle socio-technical innovations with women at the ce…
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IRRI joins forces with Vietnam Seed Corporation to develop premium rice varieties
18.06.24-
Food security
In a bid to improve Vietnam's rice production, Vinaseed, the country's leading seed company, joined…
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IRRI and Can Tho City launch circular economy model for rice straw
17.06.24-
Climate adaptation & mitigation
Organic and green agriculture are growing trends, and the Mekong Delta has significant potential to…
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Harnessing Opportunities for a Vibrant Carbon Market for Rice in SEA
12.06.24-
Adaptation
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Climate adaptation & mitigation
BANGKOK, THAILAND - 23 May 2024 - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is accelerating…
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In memory of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI Director General (1998 – 2004)
11.06.24It is with sadness that IRRI marks the passing of Dr. Ronald P. Cantrell, IRRI…
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