Hybrid Rice Development Consortium

To strengthen the collaboration between the public and private sectors and to enhance the dissemination of hybrid rice technology, Hybrid Rice Development Consortium (HRDC) was established at the International Rice Reserach Institute (IRRI), Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines in 2008 with 39 public and private organizations. By Q1 2015, the HRDC has been expanded to 76 members.

Why Aren’t Farmers In South Asia Adopting Climate Smart Agriculture?

by Glenn Concepcion | July 27, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

FORBES.COM | Andrew Wight Read the original article at forbes.com A researcher originally from Bangladesh has been looking at farms in South Asia to determine why agricultural practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions haven't been adopted. The agricultural sector...

IRRI scholar awarded best thesis for weed science

by Glenn Concepcion | July 23, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

Kim Diane Nocito, an Affiliate BS Scholar in IRRI, recently won the Best Undergraduate Thesis for Weed Science given by the Weed Science Society of the Philippines during the 56th Pest Management Council of the Philippines Scientific Conference held last June in...

Short-duration variety sown on 50% paddy area in Punjab may give some respite from stubble fires

by Glenn Concepcion | March 5, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

HINDUSTAN TIMES Close to half the paddy cultivation area in Punjab has been sown with a faster-maturing variety that leaves behind less stubble, potentially reducing pollution caused by farm fires in November. Typically, farmers use a variety that takes longer to...

Area under short-duration paddy variety PR-126 likely to go up

by Glenn Concepcion | March 5, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

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Punjab promotes PAU rice variety to cut water usage and stubble burning

by Glenn Concepcion | March 5, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

THE ECONOMIC TIMES CHANDIGARH: Punjab farmers are being urged to switch to the early-maturing varieties of paddy which need less water and leave lighter stubble in the fields after harvest. “We are promoting short-duration paddy varieties developed by Punjab...

Indian Scientists Search For A Safer, Greener Rice

by Glenn Concepcion | January 3, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

An Indian researcher led a team that developed a rice variety that takes up less arsenic and they're now working on one that will generate less greenhouse gas emissions. According to the World Health Organization, an estimated 140 million people in over 70 countries...

Hybrid Rice Field Day revitalizes appreciation for breeding

by Glenn Concepcion | April 20, 2023 | News | 0 Comments

The Hybrid Rice Technologies for Seed Industry (HRTSI) Cluster conducted a field day at IRRI Headquarters as part of the institute's continuous efforts to provide the latest advancements in hybrid rice breeding. The event, held 24 March, was attended by a total of...

IRRI scientist and HRDC head Jauhar Ali a key speaker and panelist at 2nd Indian Rice Congress

by Glenn Concepcion | February 11, 2023 | News | 0 Comments

Dr. Jauhar Ali, lead scientist of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and head of the Hybrid Rice Development Consortium (HRDC), will deliver a talk and take part in a high-level panel for the 2nd Indian Rice Congress, to be held this 11-14 February 2023...

The hybrid alternative for Africa

by Glenn Concepcion | January 3, 2023 | News | 0 Comments

Developing the hybrid rice technology capacity of national partners, farmers, nongovernment organizations, and the private sector is a major component of the AfricaRice strategy. During the week-long Hybrid Rice Class Technology Forum, the DA established the...

DA encourages farmers in Ilocos Norte to use hybrid rice

by Glenn Concepcion | November 7, 2022 | News | 0 Comments

LAOAG CITY (PIA) – The Department of Agriculture (DA) is promoting the use of hybrid rice varieties to farmers in Ilocos Norte to help them increase their yield and crop value. During the week-long Hybrid Rice Class Technology...