SHU Strengthens Commitment as a Research Partner in 2025

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.

IRRI Seed Health and Logistics Unit leads quality management and cost recovery systems implementation across the CGIAR CoP at the 7th CGIAR GHU Workshop

CIAT, COLOMBIA, 15 April 2024 — Germplasm/Seed health units staff members from various CGIAR centers, including the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), meet once again for the 7th International Workshop of the CGIAR Germplasm Health Units, held from 15-19 April at the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) Headquarters in Palmira, Colombia.

IRRI Seed Health and Logistics Unit Awareness Week highlights its critical role in the safe distribution of germplasm for R&D

The IRRI Seed Health and Logistics Unit (SHU) showcased its activities and available services involving the exchange of seed and non-seed biomaterials during its 2023 Awareness Week on November 24-30, 2023.