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.
A mini rice processing facility in Bhubaneshwar will provide hands-on training in producing nutritious, high-value rice products, including low glycemic index and high-protein rice, to enable women entrepreneurs and strengthen Odisha’s rice value chain.
Bhubaneswar, ODISHA (10 February 2025) - The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmer’s Empowerment (DAFE), and the Department of Mission Shakti (DMS), Government of Odisha, will set up a dedicated mini-factory to produce nutritious and premium quality products and empower the women-led Self-Help Groups (WSHGs) of the state through rice value addition.
Los Baños, Philippines – The University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is taking a significant step toward establishing a Korean language course in collaboration with Handong Global University (HGU), a key partner of the KOICA-UPLB-IRRI partnership.
