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USAID-funded project to boost farmer adoption of stress-tolerant rice in Nepal and Cambodia

USAID-funded project to boost farmer adoption of stress-tolerant rice in Nepal and Cambodia

September 18, 2015

By Maria Rowena M. Baltazar

Rice production is very important to the...
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IRRI scientist inspires new health leaders in global forum

IRRI scientist inspires new health leaders in global forum

September 16, 2015

The International Rice Research Institute participated in the Global Forum...
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Indonesia: Stakeholders support new activities for increasing rice productivity in suboptimal lands

Indonesia: Stakeholders support new activities for increasing rice productivity in suboptimal lands

September 16, 2015

WeRise is a seasonal climate forecast-based app designed to maximize...
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ASEAN supports building the next generation of rice scientists

ASEAN supports building the next generation of rice scientists

September 14, 2015

Los Baños, Philippines - In a shared pledge to ensure food...
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Bangladesh: Rice farmers and other stakeholders meet to help “Feed the Future”

Bangladesh: Rice farmers and other stakeholders meet to help “Feed the Future”

September 14, 2015

Bangladesh, the most densely populated country in the world with 153...
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Head of IRRI genebank to serve at FAO genetic resources secretariat

Head of IRRI genebank to serve at FAO genetic resources secretariat

September 14, 2015

Ruaraidh Sackville Hamilton, head of the International Rice Genebank, will soon...
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IRRI appoints new head of plant breeding

IRRI appoints new head of plant breeding

September 14, 2015

After an extensive global search, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is...
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China: Agriculture Vice Minister calls for stronger cooperation with IRRI to safeguard global food security

China: Agriculture Vice Minister calls for stronger cooperation with IRRI to safeguard global food security

September 11, 2015

International cooperation in areas of research and technology should be strengthened...
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DA and IRRI to host ministers from ASEAN Plus Three and India tomorrow

DA and IRRI to host ministers from ASEAN Plus Three and India tomorrow

September 11, 2015

Los Baños, Laguna — Ministers and dignitaries from 11 Asian countries...
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