The Impact of IRRI’s Regional Crop Improvement Hub on Regional Food Security in Africa
by Melanie Connor, Alexis Ndayiragije, Joseph Bigirimana The Republic of Burundi lies in the center of East Africa and has…
Science
Positioning healthier rice varieties in Odisha for market demand and farmer income
In western Odisha, farmer groups and women's self-help groups are taking the lead in bringing a range of healthier rice…
Challenges and opportunities for low-carbon rice production systems in Bangladesh
By Sharif Ahmed, Humnath Bhandari Rice covers 11% of the world's arable land and is responsible for approximately 1.5% of…
How rice + seaweed can transform food and sustainability efforts
By Glenn Concepcion Image is AI-generated In a world grappling with a rising population, climate change, and a growing need…
The (social) science of climate action: What equitable climate adaptation looks like in the Global South
A collection of studies from the front lines of the climate crisis reveals that tackling inequality is fundamental to transformative…
New insights on how rainfall patterns influence arsenic in rice
By Bushra Humaira Sadaf Arsenic in rice has long been linked to contaminated irrigation water, especially in the dry-season Boro…
Seed and varietal choices of farmers: Does gender matter?
by Afreen Khan1, Mamatha Goundla2, Ranjitha Puskur1 1 International Rice Research Institute2Centre for Sustainable Agriculture Introduction Seeds are vital to…
Policies
Bridging policy and practice for inclusive climate adaptation in the Philippines: Insights from Quezon and Batangas
By Hom Gartaula, Jon Hellin, Chona Echavez, Jeny Raviz, Susan Bacud, Alice Laborte, Magnolia Rosimo, Rodmyr Datoon, and Julian Gonsalves…
Positioning healthier rice varieties in Odisha for market demand and farmer income
In western Odisha, farmer groups and women's self-help groups are taking the lead in bringing a range of healthier rice…
How rice + seaweed can transform food and sustainability efforts
By Glenn Concepcion Image is AI-generated In a world grappling with a rising population, climate change, and a growing need…
The (social) science of climate action: What equitable climate adaptation looks like in the Global South
A collection of studies from the front lines of the climate crisis reveals that tackling inequality is fundamental to transformative…
Saving seeds, securing staples: How women are leading seed security in Nepal
By Danica Louise C. Sembrano In Nepal, where agriculture supports more than half of the population, having sustainable access to…
New insights on how rainfall patterns influence arsenic in rice
By Bushra Humaira Sadaf Arsenic in rice has long been linked to contaminated irrigation water, especially in the dry-season Boro…
Seed and varietal choices of farmers: Does gender matter?
by Afreen Khan1, Mamatha Goundla2, Ranjitha Puskur1 1 International Rice Research Institute2Centre for Sustainable Agriculture Introduction Seeds are vital to…
Partnerships
Bridging policy and practice for inclusive climate adaptation in the Philippines: Insights from Quezon and Batangas
By Hom Gartaula, Jon Hellin, Chona Echavez, Jeny Raviz, Susan Bacud, Alice Laborte, Magnolia Rosimo, Rodmyr Datoon, and Julian Gonsalves…
How rice + seaweed can transform food and sustainability efforts
By Glenn Concepcion Image is AI-generated In a world grappling with a rising population, climate change, and a growing need…
How communities are transforming rice-based irrigation systems in Mozambique
By Libere Nkurunziza, Arlindo Matsinhe, and Myrtel Anne Valenzuela Mozambique’s irrigation systems hold great promise, but much of it remains…
BLOG: Emboldening equitable climate adaptation: A handbook for field research leaders
By Patti Petesch, Eleanor Fisher, Jon Hellin and Chona Echavez Our social world appears to spin in ways that reinforce…
Healthier harvests: How Odisha is leading the way by mainstreaming nutritious rice
Government-led policies are propelling Odisha’s journey toward nutrition-sensitive agriculture Edited by Ankita Tiwari India’s nutrition challenge India, despite being one…
Stronger together: South–South cooperation for resilient and sustainable food systems
By Ankita Tiwari Across the Global South, countries face shared challenges, climate change, food insecurity, fragmented markets, and limited resources…
How mixed farming innovations are shaping the livelihood of rural Bangladesh
By Abdul Haque, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari The economy of Bangladesh is largely dependent on agriculture, and most of…
Opinion
Bridging policy and practice for inclusive climate adaptation in the Philippines: Insights from Quezon and Batangas
By Hom Gartaula, Jon Hellin, Chona Echavez, Jeny Raviz, Susan Bacud, Alice Laborte, Magnolia Rosimo, Rodmyr Datoon, and Julian Gonsalves…
Trust before change: Inside Thailand’s rice farming communities
By Christian Dohrmann This year, Thailand and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have embarked on a journey toward improving…
The (social) science of climate action: What equitable climate adaptation looks like in the Global South
A collection of studies from the front lines of the climate crisis reveals that tackling inequality is fundamental to transformative…
BLOG: Emboldening equitable climate adaptation: A handbook for field research leaders
By Patti Petesch, Eleanor Fisher, Jon Hellin and Chona Echavez Our social world appears to spin in ways that reinforce…
Stronger together: South–South cooperation for resilient and sustainable food systems
By Ankita Tiwari Across the Global South, countries face shared challenges, climate change, food insecurity, fragmented markets, and limited resources…
Homestead gardening: A gender-responsive solution for a resilient and food-secure Bangladesh
By Mou Rani Sarker, Bushra Humaira, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari In Bangladesh, food insecurity and malnutrition remain widespread, affecting…
Harnessing green manuring for nature-based sustainable soil management in Bangladesh
By Sharif Ahmed, Abdullah Miajy, Manik Debnath, and Humnath Bhandari A farmer in his green manure field in Rangpur, Bangladesh.…
Maps
Leveraging Satellite Technology in Senegal’s Rice Regions for National Food and Economic Security
In the Senegal River Valley (SRV) region, rice is primarily cultivated by smallholder farmers under irrigated ecosystems. The crop plays…
Rice-fallow targeting for cropping intensification through geospatial technologies in the rice belt of Northeast India
by Amit Kumar Srivastava, Suranjana Bhaswati Borah, Payel Ghosh Dastidar et al. Around 80% of India’s rice production is from…
New study shows informed decisions can minimize the impacts of adverse weather on farmers and rice production in Tanzania’s floodplains
by Veronica Mae Escarez Scientists from the Sokoine University of Agriculture, the University of Copenhagen, the Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute,…
Variety-based climate-smart intervention helps smallholder farmers cope with floods in the lowlands of Odisha
by Mosharaf Hossain, Swati Nayak, Girija Swain, Pavan Yeggina, and Mukund Variar Natural calamities, primarily floods, of varying intensity adversely…
Mapping and monitoring the rice crop in Vietnam: Experience using RIICE technologies
Remote sensing based Information and Insurance for Crops in emerging Economies (RIICE) has been applied over main rice production areas;…
RICA: A rice crop calendar for Asia based on MODIS multi-year data
Crop calendars report the timing of key agricultural activities and crop development. At their most detailed, crop calendars can support…
Using Sentinel-1, Sentinel-2, and Planet imagery to map crop type of smallholder farms
In this study, we used radial kernel support vector machine (SVM) to map the crop types of smallholder farms in…
Culture
IRRI researcher pens children’s book about his journey to becoming a plant scientist
By Glenn Concepcion "Science begins with curiosity — a seed that grows when we start asking why.”– Tiozon, 2025 You…
Trust before change: Inside Thailand’s rice farming communities
By Christian Dohrmann This year, Thailand and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have embarked on a journey toward improving…
Positioning healthier rice varieties in Odisha for market demand and farmer income
In western Odisha, farmer groups and women's self-help groups are taking the lead in bringing a range of healthier rice…
The (social) science of climate action: What equitable climate adaptation looks like in the Global South
A collection of studies from the front lines of the climate crisis reveals that tackling inequality is fundamental to transformative…
Saving seeds, securing staples: How women are leading seed security in Nepal
By Danica Louise C. Sembrano In Nepal, where agriculture supports more than half of the population, having sustainable access to…
BLOG: Emboldening equitable climate adaptation: A handbook for field research leaders
By Patti Petesch, Eleanor Fisher, Jon Hellin and Chona Echavez Our social world appears to spin in ways that reinforce…
Stronger together: South–South cooperation for resilient and sustainable food systems
By Ankita Tiwari Across the Global South, countries face shared challenges, climate change, food insecurity, fragmented markets, and limited resources…