BBC News | 23 March 2016
As the world’s population grows and the climate challenges our ability to grow crops, how can agriculture provide enough food? Can we get more from our current food crops for less? Read more
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Kellogg's origins helps spanish Woman continue family rice-growing tradition
PR Newswire | 22 March 2016
Marisol's family has been growing rice for several generations in Northeast Spain, the place where the Ebro River meets the Mediterranean Sea. Raised in a small house, locally known as barranquita, it was her godfather's love for the rice fields that inspired her to continue the family's rice-growing tradition. She grew up driving tractors, taking care of the family horses and helping prepare the fields. Read more
Marisol's family has been growing rice for several generations in Northeast Spain, the place where the Ebro River meets the Mediterranean Sea. Raised in a small house, locally known as barranquita, it was her godfather's love for the rice fields that inspired her to continue the family's rice-growing tradition. She grew up driving tractors, taking care of the family horses and helping prepare the fields. Read more
Opinion (Leaderboard Top)
Philippine Star | 22 March 2016
“Golden Rice” is now in the advanced stages of development by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Los Banos in cooperation with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The genetically enhanced rice variety intends to solve the problem of Vitamin A deficiency. Read more
“Golden Rice” is now in the advanced stages of development by the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) in Los Banos in cooperation with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). The genetically enhanced rice variety intends to solve the problem of Vitamin A deficiency. Read more
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Ganges project on polders attracts additional funding
CGIAR News | 9 March 2016
A new project funded by USAID to improve productivity in Bangladesh is building on the advances made in the WLE Project Community water management for improved food security, nutrition and livelihoods in the polders of the coastal zone of Bangladesh. Read more
A new project funded by USAID to improve productivity in Bangladesh is building on the advances made in the WLE Project Community water management for improved food security, nutrition and livelihoods in the polders of the coastal zone of Bangladesh. Read more
Scientists develop nutrient-enriched rice
La Prensa | 17 March 2016
The new variety was a project of the International Rice Research Institute and drew on work by scientists from Colombia, the Philippines, Indonesia, the United States, Australia and Japan. Read more
The new variety was a project of the International Rice Research Institute and drew on work by scientists from Colombia, the Philippines, Indonesia, the United States, Australia and Japan. Read more
New IRRI director general and CEO pays courtesy call on DFA undersecretary for international economic relations
DFA | 18 March 2016
Dr. Matthew K. Morell, who assumed his post on December 20, 2015 as the new Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), paid a courtesy call today on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for International Economic Relations Laura Q. Del Rosario. Read more
Dr. Matthew K. Morell, who assumed his post on December 20, 2015 as the new Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), paid a courtesy call today on the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary for International Economic Relations Laura Q. Del Rosario. Read more
Thursday, March 17, 2016
New biotech rules boost agri prospects
The Standard | 16 March 2016
Along with the scientific community in adjacent University of the Philippines Los Baños, IRRI spearheaded biotech research in Asia involving the development of better crop varieties attuned to the varying needs of each country. Read more
Along with the scientific community in adjacent University of the Philippines Los Baños, IRRI spearheaded biotech research in Asia involving the development of better crop varieties attuned to the varying needs of each country. Read more
Uganda: New rice seed promises high yields, income
AllAfrica | 16 March 2016
New rice varieties that will enable growing of the crop with less pesticides, less fertilizers and less water have showed yields of 20-30 times more than traditional ones under trials on farmers' fields. Read more
New rice varieties that will enable growing of the crop with less pesticides, less fertilizers and less water have showed yields of 20-30 times more than traditional ones under trials on farmers' fields. Read more
Scientists help Vietnam’s rice farmers adapt to climate change, amid major drought
IRIN News | 16 March 2016
In line with its work in other Asian countries, the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute has been breeding high quality “climate-smart rice varieties” that mature quickly, can tolerate salt, and are designed specifically for Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, Reiner Wassmann, the project leader, told IRIN. Read more
In line with its work in other Asian countries, the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute has been breeding high quality “climate-smart rice varieties” that mature quickly, can tolerate salt, and are designed specifically for Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, Reiner Wassmann, the project leader, told IRIN. Read more
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Untapped greens
Republica | 15 March 2016
Nepal is blessed with the land, people and climate to potentially grow most of the cereals, fruits, crops, and vegetables we need. Yet the country today is food-insecure and out-migration of youth is leaving our vast resources fallow. Read more
Nepal is blessed with the land, people and climate to potentially grow most of the cereals, fruits, crops, and vegetables we need. Yet the country today is food-insecure and out-migration of youth is leaving our vast resources fallow. Read more
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Noted agriculture scientist MV Rao passes away
Hindu Business Line | 9 March 2016
A former Vice-President of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2000–2003), Rao played an important role on several committees, especially chairing the Committee on the New National Seed Policy. He has served as a member of the board of directors of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and as member of the Wheat Advisory Committee of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO). Read more
A former Vice-President of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (2000–2003), Rao played an important role on several committees, especially chairing the Committee on the New National Seed Policy. He has served as a member of the board of directors of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and as member of the Wheat Advisory Committee of the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO). Read more
What it's like inside the doomsday vault that stores every known crop on the planet
Providence Journal | 9 March 2016
On a remote island situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed to come to our rescue if that happens. It stores valuable seeds from crops all over the world, and recently, because of the Syrian civil war, it came to humanity's aid for the first time. Read more
On a remote island situated between mainland Norway and the North Pole, the Svalbard Global Seed Vault is designed to come to our rescue if that happens. It stores valuable seeds from crops all over the world, and recently, because of the Syrian civil war, it came to humanity's aid for the first time. Read more
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Cutting-edge research revealed at Lincolnshire farming conference
Horncastle News | 8 March 2016
Jim Godfrey OBE, DSc, chair on the Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), was among the high quality speakers who revealed how future research on genomes could be used to improve crops in the face of a rapidly changing climate. Read more
Jim Godfrey OBE, DSc, chair on the Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), was among the high quality speakers who revealed how future research on genomes could be used to improve crops in the face of a rapidly changing climate. Read more
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Good advice from WB
Tempo | 6 March 2016
IRRI developed high-yielding rice varieties and the planting and harvesting techniques that are now in wide use in those two countries. In contrast, many Philippine farmers cling to their traditional practices, producing little more than their own needs. Read more
IRRI developed high-yielding rice varieties and the planting and harvesting techniques that are now in wide use in those two countries. In contrast, many Philippine farmers cling to their traditional practices, producing little more than their own needs. Read more
Thursday, March 3, 2016
IRRI website to help farmers adapt to climate change (in Filipino)
ABS CBN | 3 March 2016
Isang website ang binuo ng International Rice Research Institute para tulungan ang mga magsasaka mapaghandaan ang epekto ng climate change. View video
Isang website ang binuo ng International Rice Research Institute para tulungan ang mga magsasaka mapaghandaan ang epekto ng climate change. View video
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Experts for flood-tolerant rice to raise production
The Financial Express | 2 March 2016
Thirty farmers and six field level project workers of Ulipur and Chilmari upazilas participated in the course arranged under Stress Tolerant Rice for South Asia & Africa (STRASA) project being funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Read more
Thirty farmers and six field level project workers of Ulipur and Chilmari upazilas participated in the course arranged under Stress Tolerant Rice for South Asia & Africa (STRASA) project being funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation through International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Read more
Grain of truth: Making rice greener
CNBC | 2 March 2013
Founded more than 50 years ago and based in the Philippines, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is a research organisation looking to slash poverty and global hunger through "rice science." Read more
Founded more than 50 years ago and based in the Philippines, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is a research organisation looking to slash poverty and global hunger through "rice science." Read more
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Lincolnshire's agricultural chaplain honoured as major county conference opens
Grimsby Telegraph | 1 March 2016
It comes as the Lincolnshire Farming Conference opened at Lincolnshire Showground today, as reported on www.humberbusiness.com, with Elsham's Jim Godfrey OBE, DSc, chair on the Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), sharing his expertise. Read more
It comes as the Lincolnshire Farming Conference opened at Lincolnshire Showground today, as reported on www.humberbusiness.com, with Elsham's Jim Godfrey OBE, DSc, chair on the Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), sharing his expertise. Read more
PhilCCAP rolls out climate change products
Manila Times | 1 March 2016
Developed in close collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the tool provides recommendations to enhance the ability of rice and corn farmers in the pilot sites to adapt to climate variations and consequently increase their yield. Read more
Developed in close collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the tool provides recommendations to enhance the ability of rice and corn farmers in the pilot sites to adapt to climate variations and consequently increase their yield. Read more
Farming leaders meet in Lincoln for annual agriculture conference
The Lincolnite | 1 March 2016
Continuing until 8pm, attendees will hear from key speakers such as Jim Godfrey OBE, DSc, chair on the Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), who will be sharing his expertise. Read more
Continuing until 8pm, attendees will hear from key speakers such as Jim Godfrey OBE, DSc, chair on the Board of Trustees of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), who will be sharing his expertise. Read more
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