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Happening Tomorrow: The Odisha Healthier Rice Business Summit 2026 will bring together women-led Farmer Producer Companies, Self-Help Groups, and rural enterprises with stakeholders to turn market connections into concrete business opportunities.
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In a new commentary published in Nature Water, scientists call for a shift from documenting groundwater depletion to identifying realistic pathways that balance food production, environmental health, and long-term water security. Read more: bit.ly/4xRzdZx
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In the Philippines: The SuRE Project is working with farmers and local stakeholders in selected rice-based communities to better understand local farming systems, stakeholders, and climate risks as a foundation for co-creating climate-smart solutions suited to the community.
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Women have long been the custodians of Bangladesh’s seeds. As they emerge as seed entrepreneurs, a persistent financing gap could limit how far these enterprises can grow.
A new Rice Today article explores how Orange Bonds could help bridge this gap.
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The Philippines has opened its first dedicated facility for agricultural genomics, the Agricultural Genomics Research Center (AGRC), creating a national hub for advanced genomics and bioinformatics for agricultural research and crop improvement.
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From Tanzania to Bangladesh, lessons on digital innovation are helping strengthen seed systems.
IRRI facilitated a South–South knowledge exchange on SeedCast, a digital platform that forecasts seed demand by variety and location to support farmers.
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From Waste to Wealth: Instead of burning crop residues after every harvest, the New Green Farm Cooperative implemented a circular business model that turns discarded rice straw into mushrooms, organic fertilizer, & cleaner, low-emission rice production.
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IRRI and the University of Nottingham have launched Temp-Resist Rice, a new research partnership supported by UK Research and Innovation’s BBSRC to help future-proof rice production against rising temperatures.
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PaddyMitra, a scientifically validated digital tool that tailors fertilizer advisories to a farmer’s actual crop mgt practices, is taking climate-smart farming a step further by integrating weather-based advisories for flood- & drought-prone areas.
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IRRI is proud to co-partner w/ The Rice Trader for this year’s IWRC! Registration is still open!
IWRC 2026 will bring together leaders and experts from across the global rice industry to tackle the forces shaping the future of rice.
Register here: bit.ly/4hnM8wi
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A new Rice Today article highlights the need for “structural synergy” in rice breeding, breaking down silos & bringing genetics, agronomy, economics, social science, & market perspectives together.
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A tiny genetic signature could help breeders build a stronger defense against one of rice’s most destructive diseases. Scientists from IRRI, BRRI, & UPLB have identified Ptr-a, a gene that provides broad-spectrum resistance against neck blast.
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In the media: In this opinion editorial, Korean Ambassador Lee Dong-Gy reflects on the deep historical ties between Korea and the Philippines through the lens of rice science.
Read the full article: bit.ly/4yEYozj
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Seeds of Science: What if we could improve rice varieties that farmers already trust & grow, instead of always starting from scratch?
Read the full story on Rice Today to see how this approach is helping breeders develop better rice: bit.ly/4xs2VnU
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At UNCCD COP17 in Mongolia, IRRI & partners highlighted how integrating land restoration, climate action, biodiversity, & food security can make environmental investments more efficient and more attractive to finance.
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IN PHOTOS: We are delighted to welcome the Department of Agriculture Bureau of Agriculture Research (DA-BAR) Director Dr. Cecilia S. Gascon to IRRI HQ to further align IRRI and DA-BAR research, innovation, and investment priorities w/ the PH government’s agricultural agenda.
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In the media: DOST & IRRI renewed their long-standing partnership through an MOU signed on 7 September, strengthening collaboration on emerging technologies and innovations for agriculture, nutrition, and food security in the Philippines.
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LOOK: NARI DG Dr. Nelson Simbiken & Papua New Guinea National Rice & Grain Board CEO & Chairman Koren Rokas Maso visited IRRI HQ to discuss pathways for strengthening & scaling up rice production, including the country’s transition toward larger-scale commercial rice production.
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From reducing methane emissions to building healthier soils, IRRI and BASF Agricultural Solutions are expanding multi-year research collaboration on climate-smart rice production.
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Only 5.5% of Africa’s rice import value is currently through intra-regional trade.
At AFSF 2026, IRRI's Yvonne Pinto joined Sierra Leone’s Minister of Ag & Food Security, Hon. Dr. Henry Musa Kpaka, for a conversation on the future of West Africa’s regional rice value chains.
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In the media: At the AFS2026, IRRI DG Yvonne Pinto spoke w/ CNBC Africa’s Ridhima Shukla about Africa’s growing demand for rice and and the emerging pathways to building a stronger, more self-reliant rice-based food systems.
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In Andhra Pradesh, India, more than 630,000 farmers have adopted the Community Managed Natural Farming, an initiative that replaces synthetic chemical inputs to natural fertilizers to strengthen soil health and farm resilience.
Read more at Rice Today: bit.ly/4ikDhxt
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In Thailand, IRRI brought together the Rice Department, Department of Agricultural Extension, GIZ, and other partners to advance the development of a practical and connected digital solution for farmers to access climate-smart agricultural services.
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Research at @isarcofficial explores Black Soldier Fly-derived fertilizer (BSFF) as a circular, low-carbon input for rice production.
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Rice prices are diverging across exporters.
Our latest IRRI Global Rice Market Brief, The Geography of Rice Resilience, examines these shifts alongside changing export shares and El Niño risks in the months ahead.
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Strengthening Uttarakhand’s specialty rice value chains.
IRRI and the Government of Uttarakhand have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to improve productivity, profitability, and livelihoods for smallholder rice farmers.
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ISARC in Varanasi welcomed Shri Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Deputy Chief Minister of Odisha, on August 20, showcasing research and innovations supporting more productive, resilient, and sustainable rice-based agri-food systems.
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Africa’s next gen of rice transformation starts w/ people, partnerships, & systems. This looks beyond individual crops to the wider food system, connecting rice w/other crops, water, soils, markets, & livelihoods to manage resources, reduce emissions, & strengthen resilience.
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At #AFSForum2026, Niyati Singaraju, IRRI Postdoc Fellow, joined the "Gender and AI" event. She said the goal is to “design AI with women, not for them” and to ensure that progress is measured by the agency and outcomes that digital technologies enable.
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IRRI at the Africa Food Systems Forum 2026
In Kigali, IRRI’s Africa team, alongside Director General Dr. Yvonne Pinto joined discussions on how food systems can deliver better outcomes for consumers, farmers, and the planet.
Stay tuned as we share more insights from AFSF 2026!
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What will it take to move women-led agri-food businesses from investment-ready to invested in?
At @TheAGRF, IRRI's Sofia Tesfazion led the session “Sourcing Capital for Women-led SMEs,” exploring what needs to change across the investment ecosystem in Africa's agri-food sector.
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At @TheAGRF in Kigali, IRRI's Sofia Tesfazion moderated the Investment Room session, “Strengthening Financial Ecosystems for MSMEs & Startups,” bringing stakeholders together to explore what it takes to move promising agri-food enterprises from potential to sustainable growth.
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Through targeted engagements w/ key devt partners, we explored co-investment pathways to accelerate rice self-sufficiency & sustainable production, reduce the $125M annual import bill, & position Uganda as a regional leader in climate-smart, nutrition-sensitive rice value chains.
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To translate this into measurable impact, IRRI’s Country Action Plan (2026–2030) focuses on 4 strategic pillars: Accelerated Tech Devt & Innovation, Sustainable Production & Climate Resilience, Tech Scaling & Market Systems Devt, & Enabling Policies & Cross-Cutting Integration.
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From 18–21 August, IRRI concluded a high-level, productive four-day strategic roadshow in Uganda, engaging relevant govt ministries, national research institutions, development partners, climate finance actors, & private sector leaders & orgs.
Learn more: irri.org/where-we-work/ugand…
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Team IRRI is at the AFSF!
The AFSF 2026 in Kigali has officially kicked off, bringing together global leaders & partners to support Africa’s food system transformation. IRRI is on the ground to share experience, strengthen partnerships, & help support country-led transformation.
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Join IRRI and @CGIAR Food Frontiers & Security Science Program in exploring 2 connected challenges facing Africa’s food systems; how locally-produced, nutritious foods can strengthen school feeding & farmer livelihoods, and how we can reduce food loss and waste. #AFSForum2026
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A study supported by CGIAR Standing Panel on Impact Assessment & implemented by IRRI provides real-world evidence that “safe” AWD can reduce irrigation water use while maintaining rice yields, offering farmers a practical response to water scarcity.
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For millions of rice farmers, the latest agri information can be difficult to access, & even harder to turn into practical decisions. A study by data scientists from IRRI and IFPRI explored how generative AI and LLMs could help bridge this gap.
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In Can Tho City, farmers from the Kien Thanh Agricultural and Services Cooperative reported strong results from Viet Nam’s One Million Hectares of High-quality and Low-emission Rice (1Mha) Program.
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For years, rice straw in Viet Nam was simply burned after harvest. Today, that same straw is being turned into organic fertilizer, mushrooms, new jobs, and additional income.
Read how Mr. Khai turned rice straw into healthier fields and new livelihoods: bit.ly/3SqSVNm
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Rice Today: Climate finance is growing rapidly, but are we investing in the systems that help farmers act on climate information?
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What’s on our plate and what shapes the choices behind it?
In Bangladesh, IRRI convened experts at an Expert Elicitation Workshop on Food Choice Drivers to explore the cultural, social, economic, and behavioral drivers of food choice.
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IRRI is strengthening partnerships in Uganda to advance strategic priorities & support the country’s rice sector development. The IRRI team met w/ key Ugandan stakeholders, including NARO DG Dr. Yona Baguma, NaCRRI Director Dr. Titus Alicai, & WFP Country Rep @WanjaKaaria.
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At the #AFSForum2026, IRRI experts will join CGIAR, govt leaders, development partners, and private-sector actors to share science perspectives & explore the investments & enabling partnerships needed to accelerate food systems transformation across the continent.
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The 2026 IWRC, organized by The Rice Trader is coming to Dusit Thani Manila, Philippines, on Oct 7–9. This year’s conference brings together buyers from the Philippines and around the world for three days of insights, connections, & opportunities across the global rice industry.
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Join IRRI and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change of Mongolia at UNCCD COP17 for an insightful side event on transforming parallel efforts into investment-ready action through a shared land investment platform.
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A new review by IRRI & IFPRI explores how Generative AI and Large Language Models can bridge this gap by turning complex scientific data into personalized, local-language advice through chatbots and crop simulation models.
Learn more: bit.ly/4hOxRub
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IRRI welcomes H.E. Hailemariam Dessalegn Boshe as Chair of the @CGIAR Board.
A former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, he brings extensive experience in agri-policy reform, multilateral climate negotiations, & the leadership of research-driven institutions.
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At the 9th Africa Agriculture Science Week, IRRI’s Dr. Jummai Yila emphasized that the gender gap is an agrifood systems gap, and closing it requires stronger evidence, meaningful partnerships and sustained investment.
Learn more from experts here: bit.ly/4g3RXOO
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IRRI is honored to be recognized by TARI as a Valued Strategic Partner during TARI's 10th Anniversary celebration. This recognition highlights the importance of strong partnerships in the translation of scientific knowledge into sustainable solutions.
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Our upcoming side event at the UNCCD COP 17 will explore how countries can translate Rio synergies into clearer investment priorities, stronger institutional coordination, integrated data & monitoring systems, & more strategic use of public, donor & private finance.
Stay tuned!
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In the media: Earlier this week, IRRI convened experts for an Expert Elicitation Workshop on Food Choice Drivers in Bangladesh to examine the cultural, social, economic, & behavioral factors influencing food choices across the country.
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In Viet Nam's Mekong Delta, farmers are cutting nitrogen fertilizer by 30%, irrigation water by 20%, & pesticides by 25%, while increasing yields by 7% & profits by 20%.
Delegates recently visited the site to see these climate-smart practices in action.
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Rice Today: Can we spot the best rice varieties from the sky?
In this study, researchers are using drone technology to scan rice fields from above, helping identify better & more productive rice varieties much faster than traditional field measurements.
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