Marking its 65th year, the International Rice Research Institute’s (IRRI) Plant Pathology and Host Plant Resistance group, led by Dr. Van Schepler-Luu, hosted an open house to showcase their facilities and share the impact of their research in protecting rice from devastating diseases.
LOS BAÑOS, LAGUNA, 14 February 2025 – IRRI’s Seed Health and Logistics Unit (SHU), IRRI’s arm that facilitates the safe, efficient, and timely exchange of biological materials for research and development, commits to further strengthen collaboration, improve service efficiency, and expand its reach to better support partners and stakeholders. During its Annual Management Meeting, SHU reaffirmed its commitment to aligning with the strategic goals of IRRI and RBI and the CGIAR 2025-2030 portfolio, and to ensure innovative solutions and high-quality services that support agricultural research and the smooth movement of biological materials.
Dhaka, Bangladesh – The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Institute of Development Studies and Sustainability (IDSS) at United International University (UIU) shared their findings at the International Conference on Water and Flood Management (ICWFM) 2025. This conference, which focused on conserving water and ecosystems for climate resilience, happened from February 22-24 at the Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) in Dhaka.
A comprehensive study documenting the extensive adoption of CGIAR-supported agricultural innovations across Vietnam was presented at a high-level workshop in Hanoi. The study has identified notable breakthroughs achieved under the initiative, including improved rice and cassava varieties and the successful integration of new tilapia strains.
LOS BAÑOS, Philippines, 19 February 2025—The Philippine rice industry faces increasing challenges: climate change, diminishing farmland, and escalating production costs. However, these issues are not exclusive to the country—many ASEAN nations also contend with low productivity and evolving market demands. The critical question remains: can the Philippines secure a stable rice supply while supporting the livelihoods of farmers?
(JAKARTA & BOGOR, Indonesia, 10-11 February 2025) - IRRI and its key partner organization in the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Indonesia project, Badan Standardisasi Instrumen Pertanian/Indonesian Agency for Agricultural Instrument Standardization (BSIP), continue to improve RCM Indonesia, locally known as Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP), with a lessons learned workshop and a follow-up meeting focusing on LKP sustainability.
(JAKARTA, Indonesia, 12 February 2025) - IRRI is continuing to expand the dissemination of the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) Indonesia platform, locally known as Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP), to further optimize fertilizer use in rice production. The RCM project team from IRRI HQ and IRRI Indonesia met with key directors from the Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture involved in fertilizer policy and extension services: the Director of Fertilizer and Pesticide, and the Director of the Center of Agricultural Extension.
