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Thailand invests in partnership-driven rice research

Thailand invests in partnership-driven rice research

October 9, 2015

In an effort to further implement the rice research agenda of the country, the Royal Thai Government...

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CORIGAP workshop focuses on future directions for closing yield gaps

CORIGAP workshop focuses on future directions for closing yield gaps

October 9, 2015

By: Rona Azucena

The Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia with Reduced...

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CORIGAP conducts workshop on measuring ecological indicators for sustainable rice production

CORIGAP conducts workshop on measuring ecological indicators for sustainable rice production

October 9, 2015

The Closing Rice Yield Gaps in Asia with Reduced Environmental...

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Transforming knowledge and disseminating new seeds through women’s networks

Transforming knowledge and disseminating new seeds through women’s networks

October 9, 2015

Rural women play a vital role in increasing in food production....

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Strategic public and private partnership help accelerate dissemination of new varieties in eastern India

Strategic public and private partnership help accelerate dissemination of new varieties in eastern India

October 8, 2015

It could take between 3 to 6 years from initial evaluation of a breeding line to the...

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Odisha Government and IRRI to promote climate-resilient rice varieties to reduce losses from natural calamities

Odisha Government and IRRI to promote climate-resilient rice varieties to reduce losses from natural calamities

October 8, 2015

In the Indian state of Odisha, rice is synonymous with food....

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IRRI rice genomics scientist wins Yunnan Friendship Award

IRRI rice genomics scientist wins Yunnan Friendship Award

October 2, 2015

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) rice genomics senior scientist Kenneth McNally recentlyreceived the 2015 Yunnan Friendship Award....

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Japan and IRRI launch project to aid climate forecasting for farmers

Japan and IRRI launch project to aid climate forecasting for farmers

October 2, 2015

A new project that aims to maximize rainfed rice production through...

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Ernie Nunn, former IRRI Director of Operations —the “Gentle Bear”—passes away

Ernie Nunn, former IRRI Director of Operations —the “Gentle Bear”—passes away

October 2, 2015

Ernest Wesley Nunn passed away on 28 September 2015, just a...

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IRRI DG: Safety is central to our mission

IRRI DG: Safety is central to our mission

October 2, 2015

During the Safety Awareness Summit at the International Rice Research Institute...

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