Three real-life heroes Three real-life heroes December 2, 2016 An update on three women farmers in India who were successful in their quest to rewrite their destiny.Read More
IR8—a rice variety for the ages IR8—a rice variety for the ages November 18, 2016 It was 50 years ago this 28 November that the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) released a...Read More
In Nepal: reliable seed networks speed up delivery of climate-smart rice varieties to farmers In Nepal: reliable seed networks speed up delivery of climate-smart rice varieties to farmers November 4, 2016 KATHMANDU, Nepal, 24 October–A reliable seed network is crucial in bringing climate-smart rice varieties faster to farmers...Read More
The brains and brawn behind IR8 The brains and brawn behind IR8 October 25, 2016 Dr. Robert Chandler was appointed by the Rockefeller and Ford Foundations to be IRRI’s first director general...Read More
Celebrating 50 years of IR8: U.S. President Johnson makes historic visit to IRRI with stirring words Celebrating 50 years of IR8: U.S. President Johnson makes historic visit to IRRI with stirring words October 25, 2016 This year, 2016, IRRI is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of IR8, the first semidwarf...Read More
A tribute to the Rice King A tribute to the Rice King October 15, 2016 Thai rice farmers are fortunate to have a head of state who does more than offer symbolic...Read More
Filipino farmers host “field summit” with Asian rice experts Filipino farmers host “field summit” with Asian rice experts June 9, 2016 BULACAN, Philippines—Several farmers from San Ildefonso town recently (26 May) hosted a “field summit” with rice...Read More
Hats off to a master juggler Hats off to a master juggler March 2, 2016 A dynamic research leader, a well-respected rice agronomist, a mentor to young scientists, a widely published author,...Read More
A glimmer of hope for Vietnam’s white gold A glimmer of hope for Vietnam’s white gold March 2, 2016 Rice is referred to as Vietnam’s “white gold” because it is not only a valuable staple crop...Read More
Women farmers in research and technology development Women farmers in research and technology development February 22, 2016 In spite of the significance of women as unpaid labor or as agricultural wage workers in rice...Read More