The Rice Dilemma: Can Sub-Saharan Africa Grow Enough to Feed Itself? The Rice Dilemma: Can Sub-Saharan Africa Grow Enough to Feed Itself? April 16, 2025 In this opinion editorial for IRRI’s 65th Anniversary, IRRI Regional Director for Africa Dr. Abdelbagi Ismail and...Read More
Behind the Rural Diet: How Food Environments Shape Public Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Behind the Rural Diet: How Food Environments Shape Public Health in Low- and Middle-Income Countries April 11, 2025 by Danica Louise C. Sembrano IRRI researchers link food availability and access as key factors influencing diet,...Read More
Transforming Rice Cultivation in the Hilly Regions of Bangladesh: A Story of Resilience and Innovation Transforming Rice Cultivation in the Hilly Regions of Bangladesh: A Story of Resilience and Innovation April 8, 2025 by Muhammad Ashraful Habib*, Swati Nayak*, Nuruzzaman*, and Saidul Islam* Lying in the southeastern part of Bangladesh,...Read More
In parts of South Asia, women are taking the lead in agriculture transformation In parts of South Asia, women are taking the lead in agriculture transformation March 24, 2025 By Ankita Tiwari and Bushra Humaira Women in South Asia are transforming the landscape of rice farming....Read More
Empowering Women in Agriculture: Addressing Gender-based Challenges and Fostering Inclusive Development Empowering Women in Agriculture: Addressing Gender-based Challenges and Fostering Inclusive Development March 6, 2025 by Jummai Yila 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a...Read More
From adversity to achievement: Supriya Das pioneers mechanized seeding and women’s empowerment in Odisha From adversity to achievement: Supriya Das pioneers mechanized seeding and women’s empowerment in Odisha February 20, 2025 by Bidhan Mohapatra, Ashok Kumar, and Virender Kumar Mrs. Supriya Das, a 49-year-old woman farmer from Bada...Read More
The more you know: De-risking Odisha’s rice farmers by inspiring insurance uptake The more you know: De-risking Odisha’s rice farmers by inspiring insurance uptake February 20, 2025 by Veronica Mae Escarez In Odisha, incentivizing farmers who seek knowledge about agricultural insurance can motivate them...Read More
Her Rice Science: Meet 4 Women of IRRI and their fun stories working in science Her Rice Science: Meet 4 Women of IRRI and their fun stories working in science February 11, 2025 2025 marks the 10th year since the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS) and...Read More
Assessment of how well Large Language Models (LLMs) answer questions related to gender equality and women’s empowerment Assessment of how well Large Language Models (LLMs) answer questions related to gender equality and women’s empowerment February 5, 2025 by Marilia Magalhaes (Senior Research Analyst, Natural Resources and Resilience Unit, International Food Policy Research Institute), Niyati...Read More
Fostering Inclusive Adoption of RCM Through MDII Insights Fostering Inclusive Adoption of RCM Through MDII Insights January 31, 2025 by Niyati Singaraju, Shalini Gakhar A study of rice farmers in India and Indonesia through the MDII...Read More