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Japan - Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia
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Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia. Incumbent Principal/Alternate Representatives and Focal Persons. CORRA-GRiSP country rice strategies. Japan’s partnership with IRRI dates back to 1960, when IRRI was established. Since then, Japan has provided leadership to IRRI with a representative on the IRRI Board of Trustees at any given time. JICA representatives in the Philippines briefed on partnership projects with IRRI. Posted Aug 18, 2016, 8:09 PM. By Isabella Mari Jhocson (IRRI). Climate Chang...
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Thailand - Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia
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Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia. Incumbent Principal/Alternate Representatives and Focal Persons. CORRA-GRiSP country rice strategies. As far back as 1941, Thailand recognized the importance of deepwater rice research by building the Huntra Rice Experiment Station. The first formal link between Thailand and IRRI was made in 1960-1963 when Prince M.C. Chakrabandhu became a founding member of the IRRI Board of Trustees. Read more about IRRI and Thailand. Posted Aug 5, 2016, 1:06 AM. By Isa...
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Climate-Smart Rice Varieties - Rice and climate change research
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Rice and climate change research. Research history at IRRI. Markets and Technology Uptake. Engagement and Knowledge Products. Impact Assessments and Policies. GRiSP / CCAFS Framework. Climate change ready rice. Flood-tolerant rice saves farmers livelihoods. Developing drought tolerant rice. Improving rice tolerance of submergence and salinity to cope with climate change in coastal areas of Vietnamese Deltas. Stress-Tolerant Rice for Africa and South Asia (STRASA). Time-lapse video of Sub-1. Alternate wet...
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Nepal - Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia
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Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia. Incumbent Principal/Alternate Representatives and Focal Persons. CORRA-GRiSP country rice strategies. Cooperation between the government of Nepal and IRRI began in 1985. This covers research on improvement of rainfed lowland and irrigated rice varieties, plant pathology, entomology, soil science, agronomy, and farming systems. It also includes education and training of Nepalese scientists and technology transfer. Read more about IRRI and Nepal. Posted Aug...
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IRRI News: November 2016
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Thursday, November 24, 2016. Abdel Ismail to lead IRRI’s Genetics and Biotechnology Division. Abdelbagi Ismail has been appointed as the head of the Genetics and Biotechnology (GB) Division of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) starting. Dr Ismail will succeed Dr. Hei Leung, the interim GB head, who will focus on guiding IRRI’s research initiatives in China and Japan. Some of his research has focused on refining screening methods, identifying tolerant donors, and establishing the genetic an...
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IRRI News: May 2016
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Friday, May 27, 2016. Concern for Philippine farmers when rice import quotas are lifted. LOS BAÑOS, Philippines—The head of the Philippines' food security and agricultural modernization agency has expressed her concern over the impending lifting of the trade restrictions on rice. What will happen to our farmers? Dr Bruce Tolentino, IRRI's deputy director general for communication and partnerships, concurred that the country has no choice to lift the restrictions because the WTO will not agree to another ...
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IRRI News: March 2016
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Thursday, March 31, 2016. Indian prime minister says modern technology could double farmers’ income by 2022. NEW DELHI, India—Modern agricultural technology and modernization could help double the current incomes of farmers within six years, according to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He expressed this possibility during the inauguration of the Krishi Unnati Mela agriculture fair and exhibition. Held 19-21 March at Pusa, New Delhi. And the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA). These inc...
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IRRI INDIA
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Message from Former IRRI INDIA Representative. Indians on the IRRI Board. Rice and Agriculture in the news. Rice Management Knowledge Portal. Mega Projects in India. Institutions collaborating with IRRI and their sites. In its tremendous efforts to achieve and sustain food security, the Government of India has enjoyed continuing support from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). And works in partnership with public- and private-sector partners in ...
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IRRI - Tackling climate change
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Rice and the environment. Knowledge and capacity building. IRRI has been working on research issues that are related to rice and climate change since 1991 a time when climate change was considered a marginal topic within agriculture research. This perception on the significance of climate change has fundamentally changed. Read more in-depth information at climatechange.irri.org. Flood-tolerant rice saves farmers livelihoods. Addressing water scarcity through AWD. Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia.
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