IRRI welcomes Dr. Junel B. Soriano as new Deputy Director General – Philippines Representative
29 April 2025, Philippines: The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is delighted to welcome Dr. Junel B. Soriano as its new Deputy
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From data to impact: IRRI’s digital vision at CGIAR Science Week 2025
28 April 2025, Kenya: The inaugural CGIAR Science Week, held in Nairobi, Kenya, was a vibrant convergence of global research leaders and
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Digital Transformation in Agriculture: Opportunities and Challenges for Entrepreneurs
Guest Author: Mr. Rajesh Aggarwal, Managing Director, Insecticides India Ltd 26 April 2025, New Delhi: India, a global agricultural powerhouse, has long
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Paddies to Prosperity: BRRI’s Role in Rural Transformation
Guest Author: Dr. M Abdul Momin, Senior Liaison Officer, Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI) 26 April 2025, New Delhi: Bangladesh is one of the
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IRRI Showcases Improved Rice Varieties And Training Farmers On Climate-smart Agriculture During Farmers’ Field Day In The Haor Region
26 April 2025, Bangladesh: Bangladesh’s haor region, responsible for 25% of the country’s boro rice and 15% of annual rice production, is
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ICRISAT and SERP Join Hands to Revitalize Livelihoods in Telangana through Agro-Processing and Entrepreneurship Development
26 April 2025, Telangana: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty
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CIMMYT Appoints Flavio Breseghello As Global Wheat Program Director
26 April 2025, US: CIMMYT has announced the appointment of Flavio Breseghello as the new Director of the Global Wheat Program. A
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ICRISAT Congratulates Dr Mangi Lal Jat on Appointment as DG, ICAR and Secretary, DARE
25 April 2025, New Delhi: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) extends its warmest congratulations to Dr Mangi
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Safeguarding Global Food Security, CGIAR Germplasm Health Units Pave the Way for Safe Seed Exchange
25 April 2025, Hyderabad: As climate change continues to reshape agricultural landscapes worldwide, ensuring the health and safe movement of germplasm becomes
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Positive Solutions for Nature in Colombia: A Review
25 April 2025, Colombia: In a world where environmental and agrifood challenges demand urgent responses, the CGIAR-led Positive Solutions for Nature (Nature+)
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