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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In the shadows of Hong Kong's towering skyscrapers, a different kind of labor unfolds. Researchers work tirelessly to revive dormant rice varieties that once grew in local soil.
Read more about these varieties brought from the International Rice Genebank:
🏆 IRRI takes home the Best Exhibit award at the KALRO Seeds Expo!
The IRRI exhibit highlighted work on market intelligence, innovative technologies, and high-yielding rice varieties, supporting Kenya's rice production efforts. 🌾💡
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: Boosting farmers’ household income and fortifying nutritional food security through diversified agricultural production in Bangladesh.
Check out insights from a field visit here:
#LOOK
: We’re excited to welcome distinguished guests from the Philippine Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) and to IRRI HQ.
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🇰🇪 In Kenya, women farmers prefer to plant rice varieties that are suitable for cross-border markets for better economic profitability.
Read more insights from the Kenya Farmers’ Field Day here:
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Former IRRI scientist Professor Ram Chet Chaudhary was honored w/ India's prestigious civilian award, "Padma Shri," by the President of India.
He received this recognition for preserving the Kalanamak rice variety from extinction & boosting its global prominence.
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🌾In a report by
@AFP
,
@IRRI
is highlighted for its role in reviving local rice varieties in Hong Kong, aiding food security and cultural preservation.
Read here:
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On 6 May, IRRI hosted the
@DOSTphl
Undersecretary Dr. Leah Buendia at IRRI HQ to explore potential collaboration. The DOST team engaged in discussions w/ IRRI scientists, delving into ongoing research initiatives like the ASEAN-CGIAR regional program & climate resilience efforts.
IRRI Bangladesh Country Rep Dr. Humnath Bhandari, alongside senior officials from research partners in the country, visited the Nilphamari district in 🇧🇩 to evaluate the rice-focused mixed-farming endeavors of the CGIAR SI-MFS project.
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genebanks help communities around the world to rediscover traditional crop varieties.
Learn how the
@IRRI
genebank is working with farmers and scientists in Hong Kong to bring dormant rice varieties back to life 👇
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#IntheNews
@IRRI
partners with Vietnam's Department of Crop Production to create a digital data platform that enhances rice production management helping farmers in the Mekong Delta improve their livelihoods.
Source: Nông nghiệp Việt Nam
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ISARC was privileged to have Mr. Pankaj Yadav, Joint Secretary (Seeds), Department of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare,
@AgriGoI
visit and encourage us with his insights!!
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@irri
@icarindia
📰 CGIAR
#IntheNews
Record heatwaves in Southeast Asia threaten
#foodsecurity
, prompting an urgent need for adaptation.
@IRRI
is pioneering drought-resistant rice strains to combat these challenges & stabilize rice supplies.
More:
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🚀 Vietnam's plans for digital transformation in agriculture and rural development for 2022–2025 are now underway. This initiative aims for big leaps in data utilization in agriculture.
Know more here:
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📢WE’RE HIRING! 📢 🌾Are you interested in making a difference in the agrifood sector? Join the
#IRRI
team!
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🌟 From boosting crop yields to fine-tuning water usage, drones are paving the way for precision farming! Join IRRI Scientists & other experts at the AGRITECHNICA ASIA and Horti ASIA 2024.
🗓️ May 23, 2024
🕒 3-5PM
🏢 Amber 3 BITEC, Bangkok
Register here:
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: We’re thrilled to welcome the TaiwanICDF at the
@irri
HQ. Fruitful discussions about the ongoing and forthcoming sustainable rice production initiatives in Southeast Asia were facilitated, with focus on ricer straw management.🌱🇹🇼
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Transforming a major rice market into a climate-resilient and sustainable agri-food system: Thailand’s tri-fold strategy to low-emission rice cultivation.
Read more here:
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