IRRI reveals scientific breakthrough for low and ultra-low glycaemic index rice IRRI reveals scientific breakthrough for low and ultra-low glycaemic index rice October 16, 2023 To help curb the rising cases of diabetes globally, scientists from IRRI have identified the genes responsible...Read More
Launch of LKP2.0 to help Indonesian rice farmers adopt improved cropping practices Launch of LKP2.0 to help Indonesian rice farmers adopt improved cropping practices October 13, 2023 Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP) version 2.0 was officially launched in Jakarta, Indonesia. LKP is an innovative agricultural...Read More
Irrigating with cooler water does not reverse high temperature impact on grain yield and quality in hybrid rice Irrigating with cooler water does not reverse high temperature impact on grain yield and quality in hybrid rice October 11, 2023 by Wanju Shi, Xinzhen Zhang, Juan Yang et al. High temperatures cause significant yield losses in major...Read More
Status quo and challenges of rice production in sub-Saharan Africa Status quo and challenges of rice production in sub-Saharan Africa October 9, 2023 by K. Saito, K. Senthilkumar, E. R. Dossou-Yovo, I. Ali, J-M. Johnson, G. Mujawamariya, and J. Rodenburg...Read More
Rice on TikTok: 1st Tinawon Rice Festival in Ifugao, Philippines Rice on TikTok: 1st Tinawon Rice Festival in Ifugao, Philippines October 5, 2023 Tinawon refers to local rice varieties grown in the province of Ifugao in the Philippines. Tinawon rice...Read More
ASEAN-CGIAR Regional Program receives additional funds from Australian Government ASEAN-CGIAR Regional Program receives additional funds from Australian Government October 5, 2023 The Australian Government announced additional funding of USD 0.6 million to the Association of South East Asian...Read More
Transformative adaptation: from climate‑smart to climate‑resilient agriculture Transformative adaptation: from climate‑smart to climate‑resilient agriculture October 2, 2023 2 by Jon Hellin, Eleanor Fisher, Marcus Taylor, Suhas Bhasme, and Ana María Loboguerrero For approaches to be...Read More
Former IRRI Director General M.S. Swaminathan passes away Former IRRI Director General M.S. Swaminathan passes away September 29, 2023 Eminent agricultural scientist, geneticist, and administrator Dr. M.S. Swaminathan (at left in first photo), 98, passed away...Read More
Tools for using the International Rice Genebank to breed for climate-resilient varieties Tools for using the International Rice Genebank to breed for climate-resilient varieties September 25, 2023 by Kenneth L. McNally and Amelia Henry Traditional rice varieties have been critical for developing improved stress-tolerant...Read More
IRRI scientist wins Borlaug Field Award for her work on farmer engagement and empowerment IRRI scientist wins Borlaug Field Award for her work on farmer engagement and empowerment September 21, 2023 IRRI scientist Swati Nayak has been honored as the recipient of the 2023 Borlaug Field Award by...Read More