Digital Tool Provides a Quick Check on Herbicide Mix Efficacy
29 May 2026, Colorado: Two Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) member scientists have helped create a digital tool to enable farmers
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ISARC Showcases Mechanized DSR and Climate-Resilient Rice Practices Under UPAGREES Project
29 May 2026, Varanasi: As rice farming continues to face climate risks, water scarcity, and labor costs, scaling the adoption of climate-smart
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From Research to Implementation: Cambodia Discusses Roadmap to Reduce Methane Emissions in Rice Production
29 May 2026, Cambodia: Cambodia is making significant progress in its climate commitments for 2030 and 2050. As part of these efforts,
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IRRI and BRMP Formalize Renewed Partnership to Advance Rice Research In Indonesia
29 May 2026, Philippines: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Badan Perakitan dan Modernisasi Pertanian (BRMP) of the Ministry of
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The Digital Transformation Of Agricultural Research Is Already Underway
By Ram Dhulipala, Director, CGIAR Digital Transformation Accelerator 28 May 2026, Nairobi: AI is often described as a revolution waiting to happen in
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Can Cash And Therapy Work In Conflict Settings? Evidence From Ethiopia
28 May 2026, Ethiopia: In low-income settings, poverty and mental health are often locked in a vicious cycle. Poor mental health can
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Vietnam Pioneers Digital ‘Scoring’ Tool for Nation’s Low-Emission Rice Program
28 May 2026, Vietnam: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in collaboration with the Vietnam Rice Industry Association (VIETRISA) and the Department
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Why Agri-Input Dealers Matter More Than Ever in an Era of Agricultural Uncertainty
Opinion piece by Dr Himanshu Pathak, Director General of the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics 26 May
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ICRISAT Expands Climate-Resilient Chickpea Production in Southern Africa Amid Rising Market Demand
25 May 2026, Africa: As rising fertilizer prices, climate pressures, and global supply chain disruptions place growing strain on food systems, the
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Evidence, Action, and Impact: The Launch and Policy Dialogue of the Ethiopia Policy Innovation Hub
23 May 2026, Ethiopia: The conference opened with a warm welcoming remarks from Alemayehu Seyoum Taffesse (DPhil), Senior Research Fellow and Program Leader
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