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(Photo: Temasek Life Science Laboratory©) It may come as a surprise that the highly urbanized city-state is the birthplace of a sturdy high-yielding...

Dr. Bas Bouman, chair, Science and Program Committee IRC2018 (Photo by Isagani Serrano, IRRI) The IRC provides a platform to discuss results of scientific...

Are we doing enough to ensure social science research contributes to advancing agricultural R&D systems? ...

It is time for farmers to take the lead in telling their stories and conceptualizing ways to connect their fellow farmers with effective technologies. ...

Can agricultural advisory services provide business opportunities for agro-input dealers? ...

Innovation lies at the heart of the new strategic plan of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). It is a building block for attracting long-term...

Because of low rainfall and lack of irrigation infrastructure, water management is often not an option for rainfed lowland rice farmers. But, thanks to...

Climate change-ready rice varieties are a milestone in doubling the income of Indian farmers. ...

The United Nations Environment Programme’s focus in the rice sector is borne not only from its importance in feeding a growing and economically developing...

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) delivers through research excellence. The IRRI Seed Grant Scheme was launched in early 2017 to foster...