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
Friday, February 26, 2016
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
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