IAEA and IRRI sign agreement to train experts in rice production IAEA and IRRI sign agreement to train experts in rice production August 13, 2015 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has signed an Agreement with the #International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)...Read More
INGER@40—and the crossroads INGER@40—and the crossroads August 12, 2015 2 INGER, the world’s largest agricultural research network, has a long history associated with milestones in rice breeding....Read More
Rice against the tide Rice against the tide August 12, 2015 A new breed of rice is helping Filipino farmers in Bohol cope with seawater encroaching on their...Read More
Two new cold-tolerant rice varieties expand options for Madagascar farmers Two new cold-tolerant rice varieties expand options for Madagascar farmers August 6, 2015 Two new cold-tolerant varieties, FOFIFA 183 and FOFIFA 184, were released for the high-altitude rainfed lowland rice...Read More
Tanzania to lead rice production in Africa Tanzania to lead rice production in Africa August 3, 2015 2 Tanzania is poised to meet the growing demand for rice in Eastern and Southern Africa. It can...Read More
How long can the rice market defy El Niño? How long can the rice market defy El Niño? August 1, 2015 The extent of rainfall disruption in El Niño watch countries—India, Indonesia, and the Philippines—could affect the rice...Read More
Edward Pulver: Searching for the heart of yield Edward Pulver: Searching for the heart of yield July 30, 2015 Dr. Pulver is a scientist with a global mission: improve farmers’ lives by raising crop yields. His...Read More
Partnership-driven science Partnership-driven science July 24, 2015 Many countries have greatly benefited from the agricultural technology developed at IRRI with the support of traditional...Read More
A scientist’s primer to Benito Vergara National Scientist A scientist’s primer to Benito Vergara National Scientist July 24, 2015 In 2001 Dr. Vergara was conferred the title National Scientist for his achievements in rice physiology, and...Read More
Genome editing: a new tool for rewriting the DNA code Genome editing: a new tool for rewriting the DNA code July 23, 2015 In the new era of genomic research, “genome editing” technology has been developed, consisting of new tools...Read More