Friday, December 2, 2016
‘Miracle’ of rice science turns gold
Philippine Daily Inquirer
As the world marks five decades of IR8, the miracle rice variety developed in the Philippines and which helped avert a global food crisis in the 1960s, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) wants to build on gains with climate-smart varieties and other new rice technologies to face future threats of shortages. Read more
Rice that rooted out hunger in Asia regarded as miracle strain
Latin American Herald Tribune
Half a century ago, a short-grain and high-yielding rice made its debut in the Philippines and helped lift millions of people out of hunger and poverty in Asia during the “Green Revolution.” Read more
Half a century ago, a short-grain and high-yielding rice made its debut in the Philippines and helped lift millions of people out of hunger and poverty in Asia during the “Green Revolution.” Read more
50 Years of IR8: A tribute to the 'Miracle Rice' that helped India fight a famine
The Better India
In 1967, when a 29-year-old Nekkanti Subba Rao sowed a semidwarf variety of rice in over 2,000 hectares in Atchanta, West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, he had no idea that the grain he was sowing would start the first Green Revolution. The grain was IR8, a rice variety that could produce as much as seven tonnes of rice per hectare, while the traditional seeds could produce only two tonnes per hectare. Read more
In 1967, when a 29-year-old Nekkanti Subba Rao sowed a semidwarf variety of rice in over 2,000 hectares in Atchanta, West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, he had no idea that the grain he was sowing would start the first Green Revolution. The grain was IR8, a rice variety that could produce as much as seven tonnes of rice per hectare, while the traditional seeds could produce only two tonnes per hectare. Read more
Rice sufficiency aim is on target
Tempo
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Manny Piñol reveals they are now focusing on four fundamental aspects to achieve rice sufficiency in the next few years. Read more
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Manny Piñol reveals they are now focusing on four fundamental aspects to achieve rice sufficiency in the next few years. Read more
Agriculture Secretary cites keys to rice self-sufficiency goal
Pinoy Edmonton News
LOS BANOS, Laguna (Philippines News Agency) — Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol is optimistic that the country will achieve its rice self-sufficiency goal in two to three years. Read more
LOS BANOS, Laguna (Philippines News Agency) — Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol is optimistic that the country will achieve its rice self-sufficiency goal in two to three years. Read more
Los Baños-based Irri marks 50th anniversary of rice variety’s release
Business Mirror
The International Rice Research Institute (Irri) said it recently hosted a “Partners’ and Farmers’ Day” to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of the rice variety IR8. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute (Irri) said it recently hosted a “Partners’ and Farmers’ Day” to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of the rice variety IR8. Read more
PH-developed IR8, world’s first high-yielding rice, turns 50
Manila Bulletin
November 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of IR8; the world’s first high-yielding rice variety and the first rice variety released by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Read more
November 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of IR8; the world’s first high-yielding rice variety and the first rice variety released by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Read more
IR8: The miracle rice which saved millions of lives
BBC
Last week I received a very unusual invitation indeed. It was to a 50th birthday party in a swanky Delhi hotel, but the party was for a plant: a strain of rice known only by its initials, IR8. Read more
Last week I received a very unusual invitation indeed. It was to a 50th birthday party in a swanky Delhi hotel, but the party was for a plant: a strain of rice known only by its initials, IR8. Read more
Thursday, November 24, 2016
IR8, world’s first high-yielding rice, turns 50
SeedQuest
November 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of IR8; the world’s first high-yielding rice variety and the first rice variety released by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Read more
November 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of IR8; the world’s first high-yielding rice variety and the first rice variety released by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Read more
Develop rice varieties to cope with climate change: Swaminathan
India Today
New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) Stating that rice is going to be the future crop and the "food security savior", renowned agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan today said there is no time for scientists to relax but develop varieties that can better adapt to climate change and boost rice yields. Read more
New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) Stating that rice is going to be the future crop and the "food security savior", renowned agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan today said there is no time for scientists to relax but develop varieties that can better adapt to climate change and boost rice yields. Read more
Develop rice varieties to cope with climate change: M S Swaminathan
Business Standard
Stating that rice is going to be the future crop and the "food security saviour", renowned agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan on Monday said there is no time for scientists to relax but develop varieties that can better adapt to climate change and boost rice yields. Read more
Stating that rice is going to be the future crop and the "food security saviour", renowned agriculture scientist M S Swaminathan on Monday said there is no time for scientists to relax but develop varieties that can better adapt to climate change and boost rice yields. Read more
The rice that changed the world
The Hindu
In 1967, when a 29-year-old N. Subba Rao sowed a semidwarf variety of rice in over 2,000 hectares in Atchanta, West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, he wouldn't have thought he would be part of a revolution in rice cultivation. Read more
In 1967, when a 29-year-old N. Subba Rao sowed a semidwarf variety of rice in over 2,000 hectares in Atchanta, West Godavari district in Andhra Pradesh, he wouldn't have thought he would be part of a revolution in rice cultivation. Read more
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Govt to use satellite-based tech to assess rice yield
Times of India
If everything goes well, Telangana government may soon adopt latest satellite-based technology to assess rice production and crop damage accurately. The technology developed by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is being implemented by some states like Tamil Nadu and Odisha now. Read more
If everything goes well, Telangana government may soon adopt latest satellite-based technology to assess rice production and crop damage accurately. The technology developed by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is being implemented by some states like Tamil Nadu and Odisha now. Read more
Jica ties up with IRRI, PhilRice to train agri extension workers
Business Mirror
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) said it will develop courses for agriculture extension workers in poor countries together with the International Rice Research Institute (Irri) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). Read more
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) said it will develop courses for agriculture extension workers in poor countries together with the International Rice Research Institute (Irri) and the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice). Read more
International experts convene to continue the battle against bacterial blight in rice
WorldNews (WN) Network
The threatening nature of bacterial blight (BB) on rice production was recognized only when TN1 and IR8, the first generation of semidwarf, high-yielding. Read more
The threatening nature of bacterial blight (BB) on rice production was recognized only when TN1 and IR8, the first generation of semidwarf, high-yielding. Read more
The stories of Ehrlich, Borlaug and the Green Revolution
The Wire
Fifty years after high yielding variety seeds came to India, a look at how they got here – and what may have happened if they didn’t. Read more
Fifty years after high yielding variety seeds came to India, a look at how they got here – and what may have happened if they didn’t. Read more
Thursday, September 22, 2016
IRRI appoints two representatives in South Asia
Philippine Information Agency
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nafees Meah as the new IRRI regional representative for South Asia. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Nafees Meah as the new IRRI regional representative for South Asia. Read more
Thursday, September 1, 2016
DA-IRRI climate-resilient rice (audio-Tagalog)
DWAR Palawan
Climate-resilient rice seeds for Palawan farmers as part of intervention work of Department of Agriculture and IRRI. Listen here
Climate-resilient rice seeds for Palawan farmers as part of intervention work of Department of Agriculture and IRRI. Listen here
China's research on rice and wheat ranked among the top in the world (Chinese version)
CCTV
China's research on rice and wheat has been ranked among the top in the world, according to the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences who announced the statement on Monday in Beijing. Read more
China's research on rice and wheat has been ranked among the top in the world, according to the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences who announced the statement on Monday in Beijing. Read more
China and IRRI: a successful international cooperation in the field of agricultural science and technology (Chinese version)
CAAS media release
CAAS President Li Yang pointed out that China's cooperation with IRRI is an example of a successful international cooperation in the field of agricultural science and technology. Over the past 40 years, both sides have made remarkable achievements in the field of rice germplasm exchange, biotechnology, personnel training, etc. Read more
CAAS President Li Yang pointed out that China's cooperation with IRRI is an example of a successful international cooperation in the field of agricultural science and technology. Over the past 40 years, both sides have made remarkable achievements in the field of rice germplasm exchange, biotechnology, personnel training, etc. Read more
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Commemorating 30th year of IRRI and Cambodia partnership (Vietnamese)
CTN News Center
Summary
Dr. Matthew Morell mentioned that IRRI has built a very good relationship with Cambodia in building capacity and introducing new rice varieties, maintaining seed quality, speeding up rice research activity, especially of new rice varietal release, rice seed production, seed multiplication, varietal promotion. IRRI has good collaborations with other partners in introducing modern varieties, rice-based farming system, and promotion of new varieties to ensure that we meet the needs of the farmers.
H.E Ty Sokhun, Secretary of State
He gave his welcome remarks during the planning workshop of the USAID-funded project, "Accelerating the Adoption of Stress-Tolerant Rice Varieties by Smallholder Farmers in Nepal and Cambodia," under the leadership of the International Rice Research Institute. He mentioned that he would like to take this opportunity to express his sincere appreciation to IRRI and USAID for their continuous support of Cambodia's rice sector through:
- enhanced and stabilized rice productivity by promoting, producing and disseminating seeds of high-yielding flood- and drought-tolerant rice varieties in the target zones in Cambodia;
- promotion of good management practices for the new varieties;
- developing an effective and rapid awareness and communication system to deliver timely information about the new varieties;
- strengthening the seed systems to ensure sustainable supply of high-quality seed; and
- conducting training activities on seed production, seed processing, seed storage, seed quality control, and seed business. View video
Summary
Dr. Matthew Morell mentioned that IRRI has built a very good relationship with Cambodia in building capacity and introducing new rice varieties, maintaining seed quality, speeding up rice research activity, especially of new rice varietal release, rice seed production, seed multiplication, varietal promotion. IRRI has good collaborations with other partners in introducing modern varieties, rice-based farming system, and promotion of new varieties to ensure that we meet the needs of the farmers.
H.E Ty Sokhun, Secretary of State
He gave his welcome remarks during the planning workshop of the USAID-funded project, "Accelerating the Adoption of Stress-Tolerant Rice Varieties by Smallholder Farmers in Nepal and Cambodia," under the leadership of the International Rice Research Institute. He mentioned that he would like to take this opportunity to express his sincere appreciation to IRRI and USAID for their continuous support of Cambodia's rice sector through:
- enhanced and stabilized rice productivity by promoting, producing and disseminating seeds of high-yielding flood- and drought-tolerant rice varieties in the target zones in Cambodia;
- promotion of good management practices for the new varieties;
- developing an effective and rapid awareness and communication system to deliver timely information about the new varieties;
- strengthening the seed systems to ensure sustainable supply of high-quality seed; and
- conducting training activities on seed production, seed processing, seed storage, seed quality control, and seed business. View video
ASTV annual review (Vietnamese)
TVK Cambodia (National Television of Cambodia)
Summary
The accomplishments and benefits that resulted from the productive collaboration between Cambodia and IRRI were discussed.
Quote from Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Veng Sakhon
- The tremendous accomplishments are a result of the strong partnership between the Royal Government of Cambodia and IRRI.
- With IRRI's support, Cambodia has a big potential to provide technical human resources: scientists, researchers, students, and farmers. Through strong collaborative work, significant accomplishments were made in the rice sector, such as rice technology, support to the rice research station, and increase in rice yield which lead to surplus rice for export.
Quote from Dr. Abdelbagi Ismail, IRRI coordinator of the ASTV project
- IRRI is implementing the ASTV project, with financial support from USAID. The project is implemented in Cambodia and Nepal with a total budget of USD 6 million.
- Because IRRI has the technical expertise in rice science and is wholly committed to the success of the project, continued budget support is expected from more donors, based on the real need of Cambodia.
- Through the ASTV project, the Royal Government of Cambodia has been working with IRRI in conducting research and introducing stress-tolerant rice varieties, good management practices, and proper postharvest management. Through this project, many Cambodian rice researchers were trained on the new technology/approaches by IRRI. View video
Summary
The accomplishments and benefits that resulted from the productive collaboration between Cambodia and IRRI were discussed.
Quote from Minister of Agriculture, H.E. Veng Sakhon
- The tremendous accomplishments are a result of the strong partnership between the Royal Government of Cambodia and IRRI.
- With IRRI's support, Cambodia has a big potential to provide technical human resources: scientists, researchers, students, and farmers. Through strong collaborative work, significant accomplishments were made in the rice sector, such as rice technology, support to the rice research station, and increase in rice yield which lead to surplus rice for export.
Quote from Dr. Abdelbagi Ismail, IRRI coordinator of the ASTV project
- IRRI is implementing the ASTV project, with financial support from USAID. The project is implemented in Cambodia and Nepal with a total budget of USD 6 million.
- Because IRRI has the technical expertise in rice science and is wholly committed to the success of the project, continued budget support is expected from more donors, based on the real need of Cambodia.
- Through the ASTV project, the Royal Government of Cambodia has been working with IRRI in conducting research and introducing stress-tolerant rice varieties, good management practices, and proper postharvest management. Through this project, many Cambodian rice researchers were trained on the new technology/approaches by IRRI. View video
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
IBM links arms with Peace Corps to ‘inject’ tech in IRRI, Searca
Newsbytes Philippines
LOS BANOS, Laguna — A recently minted partnership between the US Peace Corps and technology behemoth IBM is providing a shot in the arm for the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Read more
LOS BANOS, Laguna — A recently minted partnership between the US Peace Corps and technology behemoth IBM is providing a shot in the arm for the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Read more
Rice crops that can save farmers money and cut pollution: new research from U of T
University of Toronto
A new University of Toronto study has identified “superstar” varieties of rice that can reduce fertilizer loss and cut down on environmental pollution in the process. Read more
A new University of Toronto study has identified “superstar” varieties of rice that can reduce fertilizer loss and cut down on environmental pollution in the process. Read more
25 years of change: Why India’s farm sector needs a new deal
Hindustan Times
In chasing higher and higher GDP growth rates, India tends to gloss over two vital facts. One, farm growth cuts poverty twice as fast as industrial growth. Read more
In chasing higher and higher GDP growth rates, India tends to gloss over two vital facts. One, farm growth cuts poverty twice as fast as industrial growth. Read more
Inbred rice for poor farmers
Manila Bulletin
The usual talk about rice these days center on hybrid rice. This is because the perception is that hybrids are high-yielding while the ordinary inbred or open-pollinated varieties (OPV) are very low-yielding. Read more
The usual talk about rice these days center on hybrid rice. This is because the perception is that hybrids are high-yielding while the ordinary inbred or open-pollinated varieties (OPV) are very low-yielding. Read more
Visiting IRRI's Rice Gene Bank (Vietnamese)
VTV Singapore
The International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines has been managing the world's largest rice gene bank, which contributes to 90% of rice production globally. View video
The International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines has been managing the world's largest rice gene bank, which contributes to 90% of rice production globally. View video
Friday, May 27, 2016
Farmers told: Brace for more pests, diseases during wet season
Sun Star
Leaf blight, according to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), is a disease most likely to develop in areas that have weeds and stubbles of infected plants. Read more
Leaf blight, according to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), is a disease most likely to develop in areas that have weeds and stubbles of infected plants. Read more
IRRI warns of another rice shortage
Philippine Daily Inquirer
The combined stock of milled rice held by the world’s top five exporters has gone down to the bare minimum and the monsoon season setting in could push the world market toward another supply shortage like in 2007 and 2008. Read more
The combined stock of milled rice held by the world’s top five exporters has gone down to the bare minimum and the monsoon season setting in could push the world market toward another supply shortage like in 2007 and 2008. Read more
5 Iloilo towns selected for rice initiative program
Sun Star
FIVE rice producing municipalities in the province of Iloilo were selected as project sites of the Better Rice Initiatives Asia-Fostering Agriculture and Rice Marketing by improved Education and Rural advisory Services (BRIA-Farmers) funded by the German government’s Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Read more
FIVE rice producing municipalities in the province of Iloilo were selected as project sites of the Better Rice Initiatives Asia-Fostering Agriculture and Rice Marketing by improved Education and Rural advisory Services (BRIA-Farmers) funded by the German government’s Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Read more
Iloilo towns to pilot rice initiatives
Manila Times
Five rice-producing municipalities in the province of Iloilo were selected as project sites of the Better Rice Initiatives Asia – Fostering Agriculture and Rice Marketing by improved Education and Rural advisory Services (BRIA FARMERS). Read more
Five rice-producing municipalities in the province of Iloilo were selected as project sites of the Better Rice Initiatives Asia – Fostering Agriculture and Rice Marketing by improved Education and Rural advisory Services (BRIA FARMERS). Read more
TESDA, IRRI ink deal on Agri-mechanization Technology
TESDA
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have forged a partnership to work together for the development and delivery of Agri-mechanization Technology training courses in the country. Read more
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have forged a partnership to work together for the development and delivery of Agri-mechanization Technology training courses in the country. Read more
Friday, May 13, 2016
Legarda Urges Gov't to Utilize IRRI Programs to Improve Agriculture in PHL
Senate of the Philippines | 13 May 2016
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the government must utilize the research programs of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to improve agricultural systems in the country and to adapt to the changing climate. Read more
Senator Loren Legarda today said that the government must utilize the research programs of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) to improve agricultural systems in the country and to adapt to the changing climate. Read more
Field test on for 3 more GM crops
The Daily Star | 12 May 2016
Along with two other rice varieties (IR-64, a variety developed by the International Rice Research Institute, and RC-28, a Filipino variety), BRRI Dhan-29, one of Bangladesh's most productive rice varieties, has been genetically engineered to have greater expressions of a corn gene responsible for producing beta carotene (also known as pro-vitamin A). Read more
Along with two other rice varieties (IR-64, a variety developed by the International Rice Research Institute, and RC-28, a Filipino variety), BRRI Dhan-29, one of Bangladesh's most productive rice varieties, has been genetically engineered to have greater expressions of a corn gene responsible for producing beta carotene (also known as pro-vitamin A). Read more
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Spring paddy acreage to be expanded by 200k hectares
Kathmandu Post | 12 May 2016
The International Rice Research Institute has expanded the distribution of the improved paddy seeds to 21 districts that are considered to be food insecure. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute has expanded the distribution of the improved paddy seeds to 21 districts that are considered to be food insecure. Read more
Friday, May 6, 2016
Food security now: New norm or false dawn? – Analysis
Eurasia Review | 6 May 2016
The International Rice Research institute (IRRI) in an early 2016 report showed that while global rice commodity prices have declined in consecutive years since 2013, the huge stocks of yesteryears have also declined sharply, especially in the top exporting countries of Thailand, Vietnam and India. Read more
The International Rice Research institute (IRRI) in an early 2016 report showed that while global rice commodity prices have declined in consecutive years since 2013, the huge stocks of yesteryears have also declined sharply, especially in the top exporting countries of Thailand, Vietnam and India. Read more
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
El Niño-caused rice shortage could happen this year, lead to higher prices
SF Gate | 4 May 2016
Add on yet another global effect of El Niño: A global rice shortage could become a reality this year, due to the weather system. Read more
Add on yet another global effect of El Niño: A global rice shortage could become a reality this year, due to the weather system. Read more
Friday, April 15, 2016
IRRI hikes capacity to store seeds, conserve rice genetic diversity
Malaya | 15 April 2015
Paul Icamina
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has opened a new seed processing facility that enhances the capacity of the world’s repository of rice genetic resources. Read more
Paul Icamina
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has opened a new seed processing facility that enhances the capacity of the world’s repository of rice genetic resources. Read more
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
A long hot summer ahead of us
Philippine Star | 13 April 2016
It appears as though our hot spell is really only just beginning. In a previous column I wrote that we were glad that El Niño was beginning to wane and that it was a really good thing because some parts of the country are in desperate need of respite. Read more
It appears as though our hot spell is really only just beginning. In a previous column I wrote that we were glad that El Niño was beginning to wane and that it was a really good thing because some parts of the country are in desperate need of respite. Read more
Global food crisis looms anew
Philippine Daily Inquirer | 13 April 2016
The world is facing the threat of another food crisis similar to what happened in 2007-2008 when prices of commodities like rice spiked, according to the International Rice Research Institute. Read more
The world is facing the threat of another food crisis similar to what happened in 2007-2008 when prices of commodities like rice spiked, according to the International Rice Research Institute. Read more
IRRI warns of looming global food crisis
Manila Bulletin | 13 April 2016
Edd Usman
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna warned that climate change is a factor that can drive a longer span of food crisis across the world. Read more
Edd Usman
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna warned that climate change is a factor that can drive a longer span of food crisis across the world. Read more
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
IRRI cảnh báo dự trữ gạo ở các nước xuất khẩu xuống thấp (Vietnamese) (Vietnamese)
Kinhte Saigon Online | 12 April 2016
Hạn hán kéo dài do hiện tượng thời tiết El Nino có thể khiến dự trữ ở các nước xuất khẩu gạo hàng đầu thế giới giảm xuống mức thấp nhất kể từ năm 2008.Read more
Hạn hán kéo dài do hiện tượng thời tiết El Nino có thể khiến dự trữ ở các nước xuất khẩu gạo hàng đầu thế giới giảm xuống mức thấp nhất kể từ năm 2008.Read more
Satellite technology takes root in Philippine farms
Philippine Daily Inquirer | 12 April 2016
Through a partnership with the International Rice Research Institute, the DA has been harnessing the latest technology such as remote sensing, crop modeling, cloud computing, and smartphone-based surveys to boost what—for most Filipinos—is seen as a decidedly low-tech agriculture sector. Read more
Through a partnership with the International Rice Research Institute, the DA has been harnessing the latest technology such as remote sensing, crop modeling, cloud computing, and smartphone-based surveys to boost what—for most Filipinos—is seen as a decidedly low-tech agriculture sector. Read more
INTERVIEW-Drought could hit rice stocks at exporters, fuel price crisis -analyst
Reuters | 12 April 2016
Total stocks in top shippers of the grain India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan and the United States are likely to fall to 19 million tonnes by the second half of the year, from a peak of nearly 41 million tonnes in 2013, said Samarendu Mohanty, head of the social sciences division at the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute. Read more
Total stocks in top shippers of the grain India, Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan and the United States are likely to fall to 19 million tonnes by the second half of the year, from a peak of nearly 41 million tonnes in 2013, said Samarendu Mohanty, head of the social sciences division at the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute. Read more
Monday, April 11, 2016
Vietnam could disrupt plans to bolster NFA’s rice buffers
Business World | 11 April 2016
Janina Lim
“This will be an interesting few months for the global market, which faces a tight supply situation for the first time since 2007-08,” according to a post by Dr. Sam Mohanty, head of the Social Sciences Division of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) dated Feb. 22 on the official IRRI Web site. Read more
Janina Lim
“This will be an interesting few months for the global market, which faces a tight supply situation for the first time since 2007-08,” according to a post by Dr. Sam Mohanty, head of the Social Sciences Division of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) dated Feb. 22 on the official IRRI Web site. Read more
Sunday, April 10, 2016
Thai rice officials visit IRRI; stronger partnership afoot
Manila Bulletin | 10 April 2016
Edd Usman
A delegation dispatched by the Royal Government of Thailand visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna is aiming for a stronger partnership. Read more
Edd Usman
A delegation dispatched by the Royal Government of Thailand visited the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna is aiming for a stronger partnership. Read more
Friday, April 8, 2016
Global role of Sri Lankan rice to feed the world
The Sunday Times | 3 April 2016
Several rice cultivars developed in Sri Lanka are cultivated at a considerable scale in 15 other countries across the globe to meet their demand of hunger. This global mission of Sri Lankan rice has been carried out through the cooperation of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Philippines. Read more
Several rice cultivars developed in Sri Lanka are cultivated at a considerable scale in 15 other countries across the globe to meet their demand of hunger. This global mission of Sri Lankan rice has been carried out through the cooperation of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Philippines. Read more
IRRI says low global rice inventory a threat
Malaya | 1 April 2016
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) yesterday warned of thinning rice stocks across Asia that could lead to higher prices in the region, including in the Philippines. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) yesterday warned of thinning rice stocks across Asia that could lead to higher prices in the region, including in the Philippines. Read more
IRRI mulls exchange programme with IGAU
The Pioneer | 5 April 2016
Staff and students of Indira Gandhi Agricultural University (IGAU), Raipur may soon get a chance to visit International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Manila, Philippines. Read more
Staff and students of Indira Gandhi Agricultural University (IGAU), Raipur may soon get a chance to visit International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Manila, Philippines. Read more
Opinion: Cambodian rice industry endangered by bad policy
Asia Sentinel | 5 April 2016
It wasn’t until the 1990s that Cambodia, for the first time in three decades, returned to self-sufficiency with assistance from the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines, which reestablished indigenous rice varieties from its seed bank in Los Banos, in the Philippines. Read more
It wasn’t until the 1990s that Cambodia, for the first time in three decades, returned to self-sufficiency with assistance from the International Rice Research Institute in the Philippines, which reestablished indigenous rice varieties from its seed bank in Los Banos, in the Philippines. Read more
Drought-resistant palay pushed
Philippine Daily Inquirer | 6 April 2016
The International Rice Research Institute yesterday called on rice farmers to try drought-tolerant varieties as the El Niño weather phenomenon continued to threaten farmers’ livelihood and the country’s food security. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute yesterday called on rice farmers to try drought-tolerant varieties as the El Niño weather phenomenon continued to threaten farmers’ livelihood and the country’s food security. Read more
Mekong megadrought erodes food security
Science Magazine | 6 April 2016
Several factors reduced the Mekong to a trickle this year, says Leocadio Sebastian, regional program leader for the International Rice Research Institute’s office in Hanoi. Read more
Several factors reduced the Mekong to a trickle this year, says Leocadio Sebastian, regional program leader for the International Rice Research Institute’s office in Hanoi. Read more
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Drought tolerant rice varieties offered to Asian farmers struggling with El Niño’s low rainfall
Genetic Literacy Project | 6 April 2016
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have been working together to breed and disseminate seeds of drought-tolerant rice varieties that can better survive the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. Read more
The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have been working together to breed and disseminate seeds of drought-tolerant rice varieties that can better survive the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. Read more
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Feeding the World - Part One
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
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
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
Friday, February 26, 2016
ACI, IRRI tie up to release hybrid rice varieties
The Financial Express | 22 February 2016
The Advanced Chemical Industries Ltd (ACI), a leading agro processing, seed and crop solution company in the country, has recently made a bilateral tie with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for varietal development of rice. Read more
The Advanced Chemical Industries Ltd (ACI), a leading agro processing, seed and crop solution company in the country, has recently made a bilateral tie with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for varietal development of rice. Read more
Scientists develop ‘breakthrough’ GM rice with increased iron and zinc
Food Navigator Asia | 18 February 2016
Rice scientists have made a “breakthrough” in genetic crop development through a process of biofortification to increase iron and zinc levels in rice. Their discovery, the researchers say, will have a significant impact on the global fight against human micronutrient deficiency, or “hidden hunger”. Read more
Rice scientists have made a “breakthrough” in genetic crop development through a process of biofortification to increase iron and zinc levels in rice. Their discovery, the researchers say, will have a significant impact on the global fight against human micronutrient deficiency, or “hidden hunger”. Read more
DA’s heat-resistant palay variety rescues Maguindanao village farmers from El Niño
Philippine Information Agency | 17 February 2016
The Department of Agriculture’s climate change resistant rice variety rescued the farmers in Barangay Bugawas in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao from the impact of El Niño. Read more
The Department of Agriculture’s climate change resistant rice variety rescued the farmers in Barangay Bugawas in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao from the impact of El Niño. Read more
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Experts want Tanzanian farmers to upgrade rice
East African Business Week | 14 February 2016
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanian farmers have been encouraged to sell processed rice so as to increase their income by nearly 50%. According to study dubbed ‘Selling now or later, to process or not? The role of risk and time preferences in rice farmers decisions,’ selling rice or later are more profitable for farmers, than selling paddy or immediately after harvest. Read more
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania – Tanzanian farmers have been encouraged to sell processed rice so as to increase their income by nearly 50%. According to study dubbed ‘Selling now or later, to process or not? The role of risk and time preferences in rice farmers decisions,’ selling rice or later are more profitable for farmers, than selling paddy or immediately after harvest. Read more
IRRI scientists' breakthrough may usher 'green revolution'
GMA News | 15 February 2016
Rice-growing techniques learned through thousands of years of trial and error are about to be turbocharged with DNA technology in a breakthrough hailed by scientists as a potential second "green revolution". Read more
Rice-growing techniques learned through thousands of years of trial and error are about to be turbocharged with DNA technology in a breakthrough hailed by scientists as a potential second "green revolution". Read more
New rice research may usher in next wave of ‘green revolution’
Red Orbit | 16 February 2016
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines has a massive bank of rice varieties, which researchers paired sequenced using advanced Chinese technology. Now, more than 3,000 of the world’s most important kinds of rice have their entire genomes sequenced, along what their genes code for. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines has a massive bank of rice varieties, which researchers paired sequenced using advanced Chinese technology. Now, more than 3,000 of the world’s most important kinds of rice have their entire genomes sequenced, along what their genes code for. Read more
DNA breakthrough in rice 'a potential 2nd green revolution'
Straits Times | 16 February 2016
Rice-growing techniques learnt through thousands of years of trial and error are about to be turbocharged with DNA technology in a breakthrough hailed by scientists as a potential second "green revolution". Read more
Rice-growing techniques learnt through thousands of years of trial and error are about to be turbocharged with DNA technology in a breakthrough hailed by scientists as a potential second "green revolution". Read more
Enter the techie farmer and precision farming
Philippine Daily Inquirer | 18 February 2016
Dubbed “Rice Crop Manager” or RCM, the decision-support tool was developed by the International Rice Research Institute with funding from the Department of Agriculture through its food staples sufficiency program. Read more
Dubbed “Rice Crop Manager” or RCM, the decision-support tool was developed by the International Rice Research Institute with funding from the Department of Agriculture through its food staples sufficiency program. Read more
Thursday, February 11, 2016
Genetically modified rice could withstand the ravages of climate change
Newsweek | 10 February 2016
According to the International Rice Research Institute, each hectare of land (about 2.5 acres) used to cultivate rice in Asia provides food for 27 people. But by 2050, that same hectare will need to feed 43 people. Read more
According to the International Rice Research Institute, each hectare of land (about 2.5 acres) used to cultivate rice in Asia provides food for 27 people. But by 2050, that same hectare will need to feed 43 people. Read more
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Food security still top agenda as ChemChina acquires Syngenta
The Financial Express | 8 February 2016
The acquisition of Syngenta by ChemChina will not affect the key agenda of the company. Rather it could further strengthen the firm's commitment towards food security, high-ups of the seed and crop solution company said at a press meet Monday. Read more
The acquisition of Syngenta by ChemChina will not affect the key agenda of the company. Rather it could further strengthen the firm's commitment towards food security, high-ups of the seed and crop solution company said at a press meet Monday. Read more
Rice husk, no more a waste
Pakistan observer | 7 February 2016
According to the International Rice Research Institute, rice is one of the important staple food crops, daily food for more than 3.5 billion people of the world. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) estimated world rice production of 700 million tons in 2010. Since the husk constitutes 20% of rice, vast quantities of rice husk is disposed of as waste, or burned in open fields, polluting the environment. Read more
According to the International Rice Research Institute, rice is one of the important staple food crops, daily food for more than 3.5 billion people of the world. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) estimated world rice production of 700 million tons in 2010. Since the husk constitutes 20% of rice, vast quantities of rice husk is disposed of as waste, or burned in open fields, polluting the environment. Read more
Expert canvasses rice revolution for food security
The Punch | 7 February 2016
African governments and policymakers have been urged to improve management practices and policies as a way of increasing rice production on the continent. Read more
African governments and policymakers have been urged to improve management practices and policies as a way of increasing rice production on the continent. Read more
Transforming rice breeding
The Daily Star | 4 February 2016
In IRRI Dr. Eero Nisslä, head Plant Breeding Genetics and Biotechnology Division and his team is already in progress to change some of their breeding approaches. Scientists are in a process to transform the conventional breeding concept in a business format. Read more
In IRRI Dr. Eero Nisslä, head Plant Breeding Genetics and Biotechnology Division and his team is already in progress to change some of their breeding approaches. Scientists are in a process to transform the conventional breeding concept in a business format. Read more
Thursday, February 4, 2016
Nutritional security through bio-fortified zinc rice
The Daily Star | 4 February 2016
Bangladesh agriculture has contributed to achieving food self sufficiency through production of about 38 million tons of food grain. Rice alone provides a major share of this with over 35 million tons. Read more
Bangladesh agriculture has contributed to achieving food self sufficiency through production of about 38 million tons of food grain. Rice alone provides a major share of this with over 35 million tons. Read more
On heirloom rice and sustainable seafood
Business World | 3 February 2016
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna points out that heirloom rice varieties are tastier, more aromatic, and more resilient to environmental stresses. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Baños, Laguna points out that heirloom rice varieties are tastier, more aromatic, and more resilient to environmental stresses. Read more
WTF Happened to Golden Rice?
Mother Jones | 3 February 2016
The most serious effort to commercialize golden rice is centered at the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the globe's most prestigious incubator of high-yielding rice varieties. Read more
The most serious effort to commercialize golden rice is centered at the Philippines-based International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the globe's most prestigious incubator of high-yielding rice varieties. Read more
AKIHITO, RICE FARMER-IN-CHIEF | Emperor's IRRI visit and Japan's stake in world food security
Interaksyon | 31 January 2016
LAGUNA, Philippines - Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko's visit to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), which has had a vibrant partnership with Japan for decades, underscored the Asian giant's commitment to food security. It also drew from Japan's creation mythology that makes Emperor Akihito heir of the legendary first emperor who made Japan into a land of rice, making Akihito now the "rice farmer in chief." Read more
LAGUNA, Philippines - Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko's visit to the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), which has had a vibrant partnership with Japan for decades, underscored the Asian giant's commitment to food security. It also drew from Japan's creation mythology that makes Emperor Akihito heir of the legendary first emperor who made Japan into a land of rice, making Akihito now the "rice farmer in chief." Read more
Japan royals end state visit
Philippine Star | 31 January 2016
The emperor and empress also went to the Japanese Memorial Garden in Caliraya and toured the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, both in Laguna, on Friday. Read more
The emperor and empress also went to the Japanese Memorial Garden in Caliraya and toured the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, both in Laguna, on Friday. Read more
Imperial Couple’s visit underscores Japan’s commitment to world food security
Manila Bulletin | 30 January 2016
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines – Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko received an overview of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the institute’s vibrant partnership with Japan during a short visit to the IRRI headquarters on Friday afternoon (29 January). Read more
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines – Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko received an overview of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the institute’s vibrant partnership with Japan during a short visit to the IRRI headquarters on Friday afternoon (29 January). Read more
Flood tolerant rice boosts food output
The Financial Express | 30 January 2016
The farmers thanked the Stress Tolerant Rice for South Asia & Africa (STRASA) project for extending assistance with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) funding through the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in achieving the success. Read more
The farmers thanked the Stress Tolerant Rice for South Asia & Africa (STRASA) project for extending assistance with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) funding through the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in achieving the success. Read more
Tour at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) - Video
RTV Malacañang | 29 January 2016
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan visited IRRI. View video
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan visited IRRI. View video
Monday, February 1, 2016
フィリピン訪問中の天皇皇后両陛下、最後の行事終え午後ご帰国へ
FNN News | 30 January 2016
フィリピンを公式訪問中の天皇皇后両陛下は、訪問最後の行事を終え、30日、帰国の途に就かれる。
天皇皇后両陛下は29日午後、ラグナ州ロスバニョスにある国際稲研究所を訪問し、稲の品種改良などについての説明を受けられた。
この研究所は、気候に左右されず高い収穫量の稲を開発するなど、農業革命の1つ「緑の革命」に貢献していて、皇居で稲を育てている両陛下は、訪問を希望されていた。
Translated in English
Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Japan to a state visit in the Philippines, finishing the event, depart for Japan on 30th
Their Majesties visited International Rice Research Institute, located in Los Baños, Laguna, on 29th afternoon, and took the explanation on the rice improvement, etc.The research institute contributed the "Green Revolution" one of the revolutions in agriculture, by developing high-yielding rice varieties unaffected by hazardous weather. Their Majesties, who grow rice in their palace, requested the visit. View broadcast news
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フィリピンを公式訪問中の天皇皇后両陛下は、訪問最後の行事を終え、30日、帰国の途に就かれる。
天皇皇后両陛下は29日午後、ラグナ州ロスバニョスにある国際稲研究所を訪問し、稲の品種改良などについての説明を受けられた。
この研究所は、気候に左右されず高い収穫量の稲を開発するなど、農業革命の1つ「緑の革命」に貢献していて、皇居で稲を育てている両陛下は、訪問を希望されていた。
Translated in English
Their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Japan to a state visit in the Philippines, finishing the event, depart for Japan on 30th
Their Majesties visited International Rice Research Institute, located in Los Baños, Laguna, on 29th afternoon, and took the explanation on the rice improvement, etc.The research institute contributed the "Green Revolution" one of the revolutions in agriculture, by developing high-yielding rice varieties unaffected by hazardous weather. Their Majesties, who grow rice in their palace, requested the visit. View broadcast news
Friday, January 29, 2016
PNoy hosts state dinner for Japan's imperial couple
GMA News | 17 January 2016
"As Their Majesties will be visiting IRRI (International Rice Research Institute), the President and the Emperor spoke extensively about its importance to global agricultural developments. The meeting was characterized by warmth and congeniality," Del Rosario added. Read more | View the video
"As Their Majesties will be visiting IRRI (International Rice Research Institute), the President and the Emperor spoke extensively about its importance to global agricultural developments. The meeting was characterized by warmth and congeniality," Del Rosario added. Read more | View the video
Japan’s emperor, empress arrive in Manila for 5-day visit
Inquirer.net | 26 January 2016
On Friday, Akihito and Michiko will visit the Japanese Memorial Garden in Caliraya and the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, Laguna. Read more
On Friday, Akihito and Michiko will visit the Japanese Memorial Garden in Caliraya and the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, Laguna. Read more
Aquino, Akihito talk about traffic, economy, fond memories
Sun Star Manila | 27 January 2016
With the visit of Akihito and Michiko to the International Rice Research Institute in Laguna, Del Rosario said the President and the Emperor spoke extensively about its importance to global agricultural developments. Read more
With the visit of Akihito and Michiko to the International Rice Research Institute in Laguna, Del Rosario said the President and the Emperor spoke extensively about its importance to global agricultural developments. Read more
Japanese Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko arriving Jan. 26
Manila Bulletin | 26 January 2016
In the morning of January 29, the Imperial Couple will depart Manila for Caliraya to offer flowers at the Japanese Memorial Garden, a monument for the Japanese war dead. Relatives of the dead will be present during the ceremony.
They will depart Caliraya for Los Baños in the afternoon for a tour of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
The Emperor and Empress will end their State Visit in the morning of January 30. Read more
In the morning of January 29, the Imperial Couple will depart Manila for Caliraya to offer flowers at the Japanese Memorial Garden, a monument for the Japanese war dead. Relatives of the dead will be present during the ceremony.
They will depart Caliraya for Los Baños in the afternoon for a tour of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI).
The Emperor and Empress will end their State Visit in the morning of January 30. Read more
Thursday, January 28, 2016
IRRI opens US$10-million facility dedicated to studying climate change effects on plant growth
Food Evolution | 28 January 2016
A group of agricultural scientists and development officials have gathered last week at the Lloyd T. Evans Plant Growth Facility (PGF) at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) compound in Los Baños, Laguna to witness the opening of the US$ 10-million state-of-the-art facility that would be dedicated to the study of climate change effects on rice development. Read more
A group of agricultural scientists and development officials have gathered last week at the Lloyd T. Evans Plant Growth Facility (PGF) at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) compound in Los Baños, Laguna to witness the opening of the US$ 10-million state-of-the-art facility that would be dedicated to the study of climate change effects on rice development. Read more
$10-M IRRI seed lab to study climate change effect on rice
Philippine Daily Inquirer | 27 January 2016
A $10-million (approximately P480 million) plant-growth facility, meant for the studies of the impact of climate change on rice production, has started operating at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) compound here. Read more
A $10-million (approximately P480 million) plant-growth facility, meant for the studies of the impact of climate change on rice production, has started operating at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) compound here. Read more
Climate change and GMOs: Can non transgenic varieties address global challenges?
Genetic Literacy Project | 25 January 2016
The International Rice Research Institute, based in Los Baños, Philippines, conducts a great deal of experiments on rice breeding and growing, and about 95 percent of those tests do not use transgenic technology. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute, based in Los Baños, Philippines, conducts a great deal of experiments on rice breeding and growing, and about 95 percent of those tests do not use transgenic technology. Read more
Aussie envoy lauds IRRI’s climate change research facility
PNA Calabarzon/Balita | 22 January 2016
Gorely, during her visit at the sprawling International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) complex here, expressed elation on her first out-of-town visit to this premier global rice research institution for the dedication ceremony of the Australian-funded infrastructure Lloyd T. Evans Plant Growth Facility (PGF). Read more
Gorely, during her visit at the sprawling International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) complex here, expressed elation on her first out-of-town visit to this premier global rice research institution for the dedication ceremony of the Australian-funded infrastructure Lloyd T. Evans Plant Growth Facility (PGF). Read more
Thursday, January 21, 2016
Palay na kayang tumagal sa matinding init, pagbaha, naimbento sa IRRI (in Filipino)
TV 5 News | 20 January 2016
Higit-kumulang sa 20 ang bagyong nanalasa sa Pilipinas kada taon. Bukod sa buhay ng tao, ang isa sa matinding napipinsala ay ang palay na pangunahing pagkain ng mga Pinoy. Kaya naman ang mga eksperto sa International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) sa Laguna, naka-imbento ng palay na kayang tumagal sa matinding tag-init o pagbaha. View video
Higit-kumulang sa 20 ang bagyong nanalasa sa Pilipinas kada taon. Bukod sa buhay ng tao, ang isa sa matinding napipinsala ay ang palay na pangunahing pagkain ng mga Pinoy. Kaya naman ang mga eksperto sa International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) sa Laguna, naka-imbento ng palay na kayang tumagal sa matinding tag-init o pagbaha. View video
IRRI opens state-of-the-art climate change research facility
Philippines News Agency | 20 January 2016
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) complex here will be home to the country’s state-of-the-art climate change research facility which is set to open on Thursday. Read more
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) complex here will be home to the country’s state-of-the-art climate change research facility which is set to open on Thursday. Read more
Eminent citizens seek due recognition for Dr Mahabub
The Daily Star | 20 January 2016
The contribution of development economist Dr Mahabub Hossain in Bangladesh's agriculture and rural development is unique, said speakers at a civic condolence meeting yesterday, in the capital's Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh. Dr Hossain served as head of social science division of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), executive director of Brac, and director general of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), among others. Read more
The contribution of development economist Dr Mahabub Hossain in Bangladesh's agriculture and rural development is unique, said speakers at a civic condolence meeting yesterday, in the capital's Krishibid Institution, Bangladesh. Dr Hossain served as head of social science division of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), executive director of Brac, and director general of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS), among others. Read more
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Australia-funded plant growth facility to open at the International Rice Research Institute
SeedQuest | 19 January 2016
The dedication of the Lloyd T. Evans Plant Growth Facility (PGF) on the campus of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), which will take place at 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon (January 21), emphasizes the Institute’s commitment to working toward food and nutrition security for future generations. Read more
The dedication of the Lloyd T. Evans Plant Growth Facility (PGF) on the campus of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), which will take place at 3 p.m. Thursday afternoon (January 21), emphasizes the Institute’s commitment to working toward food and nutrition security for future generations. Read more
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Economist with a passion for the poor
The Daily Star | 11 January 2016
Mahabub bhai had already left BIDS to work at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines. He worked at IRRI for more than 15 years as economist and head of the Social Sciences Division. Read more
Mahabub bhai had already left BIDS to work at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Philippines. He worked at IRRI for more than 15 years as economist and head of the Social Sciences Division. Read more
EDITORIAL - Science and the environment
Philippine Star | 10 January 2016
If certain environmental warriors were active several decades ago, the so-called miracle rice might never have been developed at the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, Laguna. Instead in 1969, the IRRI received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for International Understanding for seven years of interdisciplinary collaboration among Asian and Western scientists to achieve “radical, rapid advances in rice culture” and consequently easing global hunger. Read more
If certain environmental warriors were active several decades ago, the so-called miracle rice might never have been developed at the International Rice Research Institute in Los Baños, Laguna. Instead in 1969, the IRRI received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for International Understanding for seven years of interdisciplinary collaboration among Asian and Western scientists to achieve “radical, rapid advances in rice culture” and consequently easing global hunger. Read more
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Collaborative project to 'turbocharge' rice and reduce world hunger enters important new phase
Danforth Plant Science center | 5 January 2016
Robert Zeigler of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) described the project as ‘one of the great undertakings in plant sciences of the early 21st century’. Zeigler said, “Unless we can translate our work into meaningful products adopted by rice farmers worldwide, this will remain simply an academic pursuit. The unique partnerships that characterize this program should make sure this happens.” Read more
Robert Zeigler of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) described the project as ‘one of the great undertakings in plant sciences of the early 21st century’. Zeigler said, “Unless we can translate our work into meaningful products adopted by rice farmers worldwide, this will remain simply an academic pursuit. The unique partnerships that characterize this program should make sure this happens.” Read more
Wednesday, January 6, 2016
The tale of a prominent economist
Dhaka Tribune | 5 January 2016
Dr Mahabub Hossain was not only an agricultural economist, he was also internationally renowned as a development economist. Then, in 1992, he was a chief of the Social Sciences Division and program leader of the Rain-fed Ecosystems Program of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines. Read more
Dr Mahabub Hossain was not only an agricultural economist, he was also internationally renowned as a development economist. Then, in 1992, he was a chief of the Social Sciences Division and program leader of the Rain-fed Ecosystems Program of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Philippines. Read more
Economist Dr Mahabub passes away
The Daily Star | 5 January 2016
Dr Mahabub Hossain, one of the best known agricultural and development economists in Bangladesh and South Asia, passed away at a US hospital on Sunday after a battle with heart disease. The eminent economist served as the head of social science division of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), executive director of Brac, and director general of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS). Read more
Dr Mahabub Hossain, one of the best known agricultural and development economists in Bangladesh and South Asia, passed away at a US hospital on Sunday after a battle with heart disease. The eminent economist served as the head of social science division of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), executive director of Brac, and director general of Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS). Read more
A ‘cloud’ hovers over rice research and other agricultural innovations
Philippine Star | 4 January 2016
When you start using shared computing resources delivered over the Internet instead of building your own infrastructure — storage, servers and machines — something radically changes within. Take the case of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the world’s premier research organization established to reduce poverty and hunger through rice science. Read more
When you start using shared computing resources delivered over the Internet instead of building your own infrastructure — storage, servers and machines — something radically changes within. Take the case of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), the world’s premier research organization established to reduce poverty and hunger through rice science. Read more
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