IRRI 🌾
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Our mission is to reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure that rice production is environmentally sustainable.
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Joined November 2009
JOIN IRRI, MANAGE Hyderabad, and UN Women at the International Seminar on Technology and Innovations for Gender Inclusivity in Agriculture this coming 19-20 March 2025. REGISTER now at 👩💻 Submit your abstract until February 28 🗓️ Register until March 15
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IRRI is honored to receive the Cross of Friendship Medal from H.E. Dr. Linkham Douangsavanh, Lao PDR’s Minister of Agriculture & Forestry, recognizing decades of partnership in agricultural development. Read more:
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RT @CGIAR: CGIAR #IntheNews 🌍Rising CO₂ levels are reducing essential nutrients in staple crops, worsening malnutrition worldwide. @IRRI i…
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The 2024 NARES-IRRI Joint Advancement Meeting in Tanzania reinforced commitment to advancing rice breeding & seed systems in East & Southern Africa. By aligning research w/ market needs, partners are accelerating the adoption of improved rice varieties.👉
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#HAPPENINGNOW: IRRI scientists Dr. Jongsoo Shin and Dr. Van Hung Nguyen share their insights on sustainable rice production at the 2nd Agricultural International Conference on Innovation for Resilient Agriculture this 5-7 February 2025. Stay tuned for more information.
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IRRI is excited to share that RiceMoRe and its FarMoRe app have been nominated for the Vietnam National Television Awards 2024 for their impact on modernizing agricultural management in Vietnam and advancing innovation in the rice sector. Read more:
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Agricultural research drives productivity and climate resilience in the Philippines, ensuring a more sustainable future for staple crops. Learn more about these breakthrough efforts, particularly in rice research:
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The Haor wetlands in Bangladesh produce 25% of the country’s Boro Rice & 15% of the country’s annual rice output. However, challenges in the rice value chain threaten farmers’ livelihoods. Learn about the efforts to protect these threatened ecosystems:
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IRRI is looking for a Chief of Staff who can collaborate with the IRRI Director General to develop and implement IRRI's strategic goals and initiatives. Know more about the role:
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Twenty years of science-backed, cost-effective, & sustainable biofortification now nourish 330 million people w/ nutritious staple crops. How can we scale this innovation for a healthier future? How do we further reduce hidden hunger in communities? 👉
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#HAPPENINGNOW: Researchers and experts are in Bangkok, Thailand (Feb 3-8) for an intensive, hands-on ORYZA training workshop. This advanced crop modeling tool enables rice scientists to simulate scenarios w/ rice crop establishment. 📷 Check out the event photos below! ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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#SPEAKERANNOUNCEMENT: IRRI Principal Scientist Dr. Jauhar Ali will be one of the distinguished speakers at the Tamil Nadu Climate Summit 3.0, to be held on 4-5 February 2025 at the Chennai Trade Centre, Tamil Nadu. More information ℹ️
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#InTheMedia: Building on a previous study by IRRI, PhilRice researchers discovered that the widely grown NSIC Rc 472, PSB Rc 10, & Rc 514 have low GI characteristics which makes these varieties a healthier option, especially for people managing diabetes.👉
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RT @CGIARgender: While there is a generally accepted narrative that collective action contributes to women’s empowerment, its role in enhan…
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Did you know that excess nitrogen fertilizer in South Asia is polluting water, harming the climate, and costing governments $16 billion in 2023-2024 alone? A new Nature study by CGIAR, ICAR, Cornell, and IRRI researchers proposes solutions here 👉
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Agricultural researchers are leveraging modern digital tools like the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) to enhance data management and improve decision-making across multiple crops. 📖 Read more:
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RT @CGIAR: CGIAR #IntheNews 🌾 Highlighted on @bbcworldservice, Yvonne Pinto, Director General of @IRRI shares how climate-resilient rice a…
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#InTheMedia: #DidYouKnow that rising carbon dioxide levels are affecting the food we eat in unexpected ways? @Forbes explores the challenge & solutions—cutting emissions, renewable energy, & nutrient-rich crops like IRRI’s high-iron, zinc-rich rice. 👉
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