Makati City, Philippines - Rice farmers, particularly smallholder farmers, are vulnerable to the risks of drought, flooding, and pest outbreaks. Generating rice production forecasts, assessing the impact of disasters on the rice crop, and revealing the incidence of pests and disease are immensely valuable in planning mitigation and intervention strategies for supporting...
Monthly Archives: December 2015
L-R: Marco Martin Mwendo, Charles Chuwa, Bruce Tolentino, Corinta Guerta, and Abdelbagi Ismail Tanzania and IRRI have committed to doing more collaborative work. Marco Martin Mwendo, plant breeder and seed scientist from Tanzania's Agricultural Seed Agency, and Charles Chuwa, plant pathologist from Dakawa Agricultural Research Institute, learned more about IRRI’s...
Los Baños, Philippines - Philippine Vice President Jejomar Binay visited IRRI headquarters earlier today for a briefing on rice science and food security. The vice president and his party were welcomed by IRRI Director General Robert Zeigler and the institute's senior leaders.Deputy Director General Bruce Tolentino presented an overview of IRRI's research agenda and its...
Dr. Nyle C. Brady, the third director general of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and long-time professor and leader in soil science at Cornell University in the United States, passed away on 24 November in Colorado at age 95.After 26 years at Cornell, Brady became IRRI’s director general in 1973. During 8 years at the helm, he pioneered new cooperative...
The International Rice Research Institute turned over an AUV to the Philippine High School for the Arts (PHSA) on 1 December 2015. Representing the two organizations during the vehicle turnover were Bruce Tolentino, IRRI Deputy Director General and Vim Nadera, director of PHSA.With PSHA’s various projects, programs, and activities, including performances and outreach...
Odisha, India - IRRI Director General Robert Zeigler officially opened the Analytical Laboratory at Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) on 21 November 2015. The IRRI-OUAT laboratory will be used for soil and plant analyses by postgraduate agriculture students and university and IRRI scientists.OUAT Vice Chancellor Manoranjan Kar, College of Agriculture...
Odisha, India - IRRI Director General Robert Zeigler was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science degree (honoris causa) by the Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) for his outstanding contributions to global agriculture. Zeigler was also honored for his contributions to rice research in India.During his tenure as IRRI director general, Zeigler also strengthened...
Hyderabad, India - IRRI Director General Robert Zeigler received an award for his contributions to rice research and development globally, and especially in India. Hon. Bandaru Dattatreya, Union Minister for Labor and Employment, presented the award to Zeigler at the International Rice Symposium. Zeigler was one of the guests of honor along with Dr. David Bergvinson,...
"I think nothing can get more original or local as Philippine heirloom rice. It's something that we should be proud of, and it deserves a place in international kitchens," said Ken Dacanay, a sous chef of Cyma and Green Pastures restaurants after quickly demonstrating one of their two popular heirloom rice recipes at the 9th Knowledge Learning Market and Policy Engagement...
Shykh Seraj is a Bangladeshi journalist, media personality, and agricultural development activist who has been promoting agricultural development in Bangladesh through electronic and print media for over 30 years. Seraj is credited with revolutionizing the agricultural sector of Bangladesh through television. He is also the founder of the first-ever Bengali satellite television...
