September 1, 2026

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Science-based scaling strategies and mapping to accelerate dry direct-seeded rice adoption in Central Luzon, The Philippines

Nuclear techniques improve rice varieties, boost yields in Lao PDR

August 24, 2026

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The Philippines - Agusan del Norte farmers launch PhilGAP-certified rice brand

AI and digital tools to drive gains in climate resilience in Philippine rice landscapes

Climate proofing the future with ancient rice: India’s heirloom varieties (The Pioneer)

August 21, 2026

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NTT and Tokyo Metropolitan University develop the world's first multi-variety hybridization technology enabling simultaneous hybridization of four rice varieties

August 20, 2026

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The Philippines - Study points to earlier control of weedy rice in direct-seeded farms

August 12, 2026

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Nigeria tackles low rice yields with $3.7 million seed investment from Japan (Agence Ecofin)

August 7, 2026

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Why partnerships are essential to the future of rice breeding in Bangladesh

August 5, 2026

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AfricaRice strengthens strategic partnerships with leading Chinese research institutions to accelerate rice innovation in Africa

August 3, 2026

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Asia-Pacific scientists push climate-ready crop breeding

University of the Punjab, Wuhan University sign new memorandum of understanding for hybrid rice research (The News)

July 27, 2026

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Vietnam - By demonstrating clear improvements in yields, incomes, and nutrient efficiency, the Fertilize Right project expanded mechanized direct seeding to nearly 20% of rice farmers in Can Tho’s treatment communes within two seasons

Loc Troi Seeds partners with the Myanmar Rice Federation to develop a sustainable rice value chain (Vietnam.vn)

Chinese researchers achieve breakthrough in hybrid rice cloning (Xinhua)

July 24, 2026

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Chinese scientists achieve major hybrid rice breakthrough with near-100% cloning efficiency (Global Times)

July 17, 2026

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A tiny gene edit makes rice safer without reducing harvests

July 16, 2026

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Researchers call for a new integrated blueprint for crop improvement to tackle hunger, malnutrition, and climate change

Council for Partnership on Rice Research in Asia (CORRA) webinar explores collaborative breeding model to accelerate climate-resilient rice breeding across Asia

July 14, 2026

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CIMMYT and partners strengthen pathways to scale rice transplanting mechanization in Bangladesh

July 13, 2026

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The Philippines - Healthier high-zinc rice posts high yield in Ilocos Norte

July 8, 2026

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New Japan-IRRI "CoolRice" project strengthens groundwork for heat-resilient, low-emission rice farming

July 6, 2026

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Thai Binh Seed confirms the prospects of two hibrid rice varieties, TBH456 and QL301, in the Cao Bang field 

July 3, 2026

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Philippines - Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund  (RCEF) Seed Program sharpens seed lineup

June 30, 2026

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Empowering next-gen scientists to create enduring impact in rice research and development - IRRI’s three-week flagship course, Rice: Research to Production (RR2P) brought together 16 researchers, graduate students, and agricultural professionals from Asia, Africa, North America, and Latin America for an immersive learning experience

June 26, 2026

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Three hybrid rice varieties offer boost for Philippine rice production

From pilot to proof: The operational success of precision rice farming in Vietnam’s Red River Delta

June 16, 2026

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Universitas Gadjah Mada advances local seed varieties to strengthen Indonesia’s national seed industry

June 15, 2026

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India seeks faster delivery of climate-resilient and healthier rice varieties to farmers

June 12, 2026

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Scientists discover new gene to help rice “escape” heat, protect yields