The Transformative Policies and Investments (TPI) Unit of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) held a strategic planning workshop and retreat to review accomplishments, identify areas for improvement, and develop recommendations for future initiatives.
Hanoi, Vietnam, 3 December 2024 - The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development -Plant Protection Department (MARD-PPD), in collaboration with the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), conducted a workshop on Innovative Fertilizers and Microbial-Inoculants for Better Soil Health. Various representatives from MARD agencies, academic institutions, the private sector, international organizations, and other stakeholders, particularly from the Mekong River Delta and Red River Delta, joined the workshop to discuss how to improve rice quality, reduce carbon emissions, and increase the economic value of rice, rice straw, and carbon credits through innovative fertilizers.
Rice cultivation challenges continue to threaten the agrifood sector, especially in developing countries. In response, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) conducted training programs designed to enhance the skills of researchers, focused on genomic prediction in crop breeding and biotic stress resistance evaluation, which will empower them to apply advanced breeding tools and standardized methods to develop resilient rice varieties and address critical agricultural challenges in their respective countries.
The DA-BAR funded OneRicePH Project conducted a series of site monitoring visits or “crop tours” of the wet season trials and techno-demos from September to November 2024.
On November 25, 2024, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) hosted the biennial meeting for agricultural technology cooperation between the institute and Korea’s Rural Development Administration (RDA). Dr. Dong-Jin Shin, RDA scientist seconded to IRRI in 2024-2025, stated that the meeting was intended to review the progress of ongoing projects and discuss additional opportunities for potential cooperation.
SHATKHIRA, Bangladesh, 02 December 2024: Freshwater resources in salt-prone deltaic regions like Bangladesh are becoming increasingly unreliable due to climate change and other anthropogenic drivers, leading to declining agricultural productivity and heightened vulnerability among coastal communities. In response to this growing crisis, a sub-national workshop entitled “Inclusive Canal Water Management in Coastal Bangladesh: Challenges and Potential for Resilient Agri-Food Systems” was held at the Shyamnagar Upazila complex in Satkhira on 28th November 2024.
Chiang Mai, Thailand — 27 November 2024. Chiang Mai University hosted the Thailand Agricultural Expo 2024 to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The university also marked the 2024 National Agriculture Day at the Mae Hia Agricultural Research, Demonstration, and Training Center on this occasion.
