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World’s rice experts preparing for 6th International Rice Congress
October 9, 2023by German Agricultural Society (DLG)
World’s rice experts preparing for 6th International Rice Congress

More than 1,000 presentations, from latest research, market and future trends, including plenary keynote speeches and panel discussions on current challenges in agriculture and food security.

Propelling Transformative Change in Asia: IRC 2023 as a Platform for Engagement and Innovation
October 2, 2023by Jongsoo Shin
Propelling Transformative Change in Asia: IRC 2023 as a Platform for Engagement and Innovation

In Asia, rice is not just a food crop; it is a source of daily energy, an indispensable part of the culture, and a way of life for billions of people.

How sub-Saharan Africa can transform itself from a rice importer to the next basket of global food security
September 26, 2023by Abdelbagi M. Ismail
How sub-Saharan Africa can transform itself from a rice importer to the next basket of global food security

The consumption of rice in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is rising more rapidly than any other commodity.

The 6th International Rice Congress: a platform for insights and innovation
September 21, 2023by Katharina Staske
The 6th International Rice Congress: a platform for insights and innovation

Having had the privilege to be closely associated with the International Rice Congress (IRC) and witness its evolution, I am both thrilled and humbled to share my thoughts and experiences towards the

International Rice Research Conference presents strategies and trends for sustainable rice agriculture
September 17, 2023by Alice Laborte
International Rice Research Conference presents strategies and trends for sustainable rice agriculture

The International Rice Research Conference (IRRC) will bring together scientists, policymakers, and other stakeholders from both the public and private sectors across the world to tackle ...

A milestone event in the 60-year partnership between the Philippines and IRRI
September 13, 2023by Leocadio Sebastian
A milestone event in the 60-year partnership between the Philippines and IRRI

The International Rice Research Institute has always been an important partner of the Philippines and has contributed significantly to our country's rice production modernization.

A groundbreaking scientific congress that goes beyond science 
September 12, 2023by Bas Bouman
A groundbreaking scientific congress that goes beyond science 

The series of International Rice Congresses (IRC) is the world’s largest gathering of rice scientists, policymakers, industry players, and practitioners in the global rice sector.

Join us at the Sustainable Rice Platform Symposium  at IRC 2023!
September 7, 2023by Wynn Ellis
Join us at the Sustainable Rice Platform Symposium at IRC 2023!

The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) is delighted to convene SRP and the decade ahead: Accelerating impact for food system transformation as part of the 6th International Rice Congress (IRC2023)...

World's leading experts converge to build a bacterial blight-resistant future at the 7th International Conference on Bacterial Blight
September 5, 2023by Dr. Casiana Vera-Cruz
World's leading experts converge to build a bacterial blight-resistant future at the 7th International Conference on Bacterial Blight

Across rice-producing regions in Asia and Africa, bacterial blight (BB) of rice caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae (Xoo) remains one of the most destructive diseases affecting rice.

The global center of hybrid rice science comes to Manila at the International Hybrid Rice Symposium
September 1, 2023by Jauhar Ali
The global center of hybrid rice science comes to Manila at the International Hybrid Rice Symposium

(6 SEPTEMBER 2023) -- The International Hybrid Rice Symposium (IHRS), spearheaded by IRRI’s Hybrid Rice Development Consortium (HRDC), is conducted every 4 years in different countries...

Together we can sow the seeds of regenerative agriculture 
August 25, 2023by Jessica Christiansen
Together we can sow the seeds of regenerative agriculture 

With global population expected to grow to 10 billion by 2050, it is estimated that rice production will need to increase by 25 percent in this same timeframe to meet demand and keep prices stable.

An invitation to transform the future of food systems from #GeneToGlobe: experts, leaders, and innovators come together at the International Rice Congress 2023 this October
July 14, 2023by Jean Balie
An invitation to transform the future of food systems from #GeneToGlobe: experts, leaders, and innovators come together at the International Rice Congress 2023 this October

The fourth agricultural revolution is evolving rapidly and changing the way we produce and consume food. New knowledge, technologies, and systems are being researched and ...

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