Wild ancestors may hold the key to more nutritious rice grains Wild ancestors may hold the key to more nutritious rice grains September 22, 2025 By Rhowell Tiozon and Glenn Concepcion For the nearly 9,000 years since its domestication, rice has been...Read More
Stronger together: South–South cooperation for resilient and sustainable food systems Stronger together: South–South cooperation for resilient and sustainable food systems September 12, 2025 By Ankita Tiwari Across the Global South, countries face shared challenges, climate change, food insecurity, fragmented markets,...Read More
Homestead gardening: A gender-responsive solution for a resilient and food-secure Bangladesh Homestead gardening: A gender-responsive solution for a resilient and food-secure Bangladesh September 8, 2025 By Mou Rani Sarker, Bushra Humaira, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari In Bangladesh, food insecurity and malnutrition...Read More
How mixed farming innovations are shaping the livelihood of rural Bangladesh How mixed farming innovations are shaping the livelihood of rural Bangladesh September 3, 2025 By Abdul Haque, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari The economy of Bangladesh is largely dependent on agriculture,...Read More
Machine learning algorithms are helping scientists analyze and predict grain quality and nutritional content for rice breeding Machine learning algorithms are helping scientists analyze and predict grain quality and nutritional content for rice breeding August 27, 2025 The technology promises to accelerate the development of rice varieties that meet consumer preferences, enhance nutritional value, and...Read More
Harnessing green manuring for nature-based sustainable soil management in Bangladesh Harnessing green manuring for nature-based sustainable soil management in Bangladesh August 27, 2025 By Sharif Ahmed, Abdullah Miajy, Manik Debnath, and Humnath Bhandari Did you know that most agricultural soils in...Read More
Engaging youth in farming is key to the future food security of Bangladesh Engaging youth in farming is key to the future food security of Bangladesh August 19, 2025 By Abdul Haque, Sharif Ahmed, and Humnath Bhandari Bangladesh’s economy heavily relies on agriculture, with a significant...Read More
How do Filipino consumers view and value healthier rice? How do Filipino consumers view and value healthier rice? August 11, 2025 IRRI scientists explored the perspective of Filipino consumers to see how they view and value healthier rice...Read More
IRRI’s Connected Breeding sparks a new era in crop innovation IRRI’s Connected Breeding sparks a new era in crop innovation July 31, 2025 Connected Breeding, a new breeding strategy by IRRI, is set to revolutionize rice breeding by unlocking complex...Read More
Multi-nutrient 3-in-1 rice for enhanced health and nutrition benefits Multi-nutrient 3-in-1 rice for enhanced health and nutrition benefits July 23, 2025 IRRI has developed 3-in-1 rice through gene stacking to address vitamin A, iron, and zinc deficiencies. This...Read More