The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has partnered with the Government of Kerala to promote low-emission rice farming. This collaboration is part of the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri-Value Chain Modernization (KERA) project. The project aims to benefit 45,000 farmers across 22,000 hectares of land. It focuses on sustainable practices that help farmers adapt to climate…
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has recently launched a new hub aimed at enhancing climate-resilient agriculture in the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative intends to support farmers in facing the challenges posed by climate change, which is increasingly affecting agricultural productivity. The new hub will act as a central point for coordinating agricultural innovations. It…
Bayer Crop Science recently sent a delegation to the International Rice Research Institute – South Asia Regional Centre (IRRI-ISARC) in Varanasi, India. The visit aimed to enhance collaboration on hybrid and direct-seeded rice. The delegation included four members, led by Federico Vartorelli and Hema Reddy HB. They met with Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, the director of…
