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📢 Final Call for Abstracts and Registration for NSC 2024! Don’t miss your chance to be part of the National Seed Congress 2024, happening from November 28-30 in Varanasi! We invite researchers, industry experts, and innovators to submit abstracts and secure their spot at this premier event. 🌟 Why Present & Attend? This year’s NSC features seven engaging technical sessions covering the latest in seed technology, crop improvement, seed entrepreneurship, and sustainable practices: 1️⃣ Emerging Seed Technologies, Quality Assurance, and Regulatory Standards 2️⃣ Hybrid Development, Seed Production, and Marketing 3️⃣ Innovative Crop Improvement Tools and Methods for emerging challenges in seed production 4️⃣ Unleashing the Potential of Landraces and Indigenous Crops for Farmer Empowerment 5️⃣ Innovations in Seed Entrepreneurship, Delivery, and Scaling Systems 6️⃣ Strengthening Seed Systems for Bio-fortified and Value-added Crops 7️⃣ Advances in Seed Processing, Health, Storage, and Supply Chain Management Submit your research, share insights, and connect with global leaders in seed systems and sustainable agriculture. 👉 Submit Abstracts & Register Now: https://bit.ly/3YIbn4b 🗓️ Abstract Submission Deadline: October 31, 2024

DEADLINE APPROACHING! 🌟 Join our Basic Data Analysis Using STAR online training course and strengthen your research skills with this powerful analysis tool! 📅 Apply by October 31, 2024: bit.ly/BDAnalysisSTAR-2024

🌱🔬 Our Hands-on Training on Biotic Stress Resistance Evaluation is making significant progress! Over the past few days, the 20 participants have dived deep into critical processes to tackle biotic stress in rice, mastering pathogen handling and insect rearing techniques. They have also conducted field collections and learned important inoculation and evaluation methods for various rice diseases. This immersive experience not only allows them to gain practical skills essential for their work, but also paves the way for future collaborations through connections with industry experts. Stay tuned for more updates as they continue to advance their expertise in managing pests and diseases for a healthier, more sustainable future in agriculture! 🌾✨

📢 DEADLINE APPROACHING! Enroll now in our course, Good Practices in Managing Research Data! This online training is essential for researchers looking to enhance their data management skills—from data creation to preservation and re-use. Ensure your research data is properly managed and ready for effectiveness! 📅 Apply by October 31, 2024: bit.ly/GoodPractices-2024

📢 NEW ONLINE COURSE ALERT 📢 Enroll in our self-paced course on Human-Centered Design (HCD), intended for CGIAR scientists and research partners but open to everyone! Currently, in a partial launch phase, this course will teach you how to integrate HCD into your research and development projects in just one week. You will learn core topics like defining problem statements, planning user research, and gathering insights. 🔗 Link: https://bit.ly/EiA_HCD Advance your expertise in user-centered design, and keep an eye out for new modules coming soon! Note: Log-in and self-enrollment are required to access the course.

We are thrilled to announce that the IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC) and the National Seed Research and Training Centre (NSRTC) co-organize the 13th National Seed Congress 2024, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. 🗓️ Join us from 28 - 30 November in Varanasi for the biggest annual gathering of the Indian seed sector! Engage with experts, exchange knowledge, and collaborate to strengthen seed systems and agricultural development. 🌾Fostering Regional Cooperation, Partnership, and Knowledge Exchange in the Seed Sector 📍ISARC, Varanasi, India Want to become a part? Don’t miss out—#RegisterNow and secure your seat! 🌐Visit the website to know more: https://bit.ly/13NSC #NSC2024 #13thNationalSeedCongress #13thNSC

🌾 Now Happening: We have officially kicked off our two-week Hands-on Training on Biotic Stress Resistance Evaluation! This immersive course is equipping 20 researchers and scientists from the USA, Italy, Vietnam, India, South Korea, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, and the Philippines with essential skills to identify and evaluate damage from major rice pests and diseases. Trainees will explore key modules, including pathogen handling, insect rearing, and conducting evaluations using IRRI’s standard protocols. By the end of the course, they will be ready to interpret results and set up evaluations for pest and disease resistance. Join us as we cultivate the next generation of rice resilience experts—stay tuned for their exciting breakthroughs! 🍚

👩🌾 On this International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, we honor the strength and resilience of those striving for a better life. At IRRI Education, we recognize education as a powerful tool for breaking the cycle of poverty and transforming lives. A 2021 study by Le Khuong Ninh underscores that education is essential for improving agricultural productivity, indicating that policies focused on enhancing education in rural areas can significantly raise incomes and support sustainable economic growth. IRRI Education’s mission is to enhance livelihood and nutrition, aiming to abolish poverty, hunger, and malnutrition in communities dependent on rice-based agri-food systems. Through our capacity-building initiatives, we equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to uplift themselves and their communities. Learn more about our upcoming training opportunities at education.irri.org. Join us in shaping a brighter, more equitable future for all.

🍙This World Food Day, we stand for the Right to Food for a Better Life and Future! Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), our recent panel discussion on Rice Trade Liberalization and Improving the Competitiveness of the Philippine Rice Sector focused on critical strategies for achieving a rice-secure Philippines. Experts highlighted the impacts of the Rice Tariffication Law and the importance of innovation in improving food access, affordability, and nutrition for all Filipinos. As we reflect on our commitment to self-sufficiency and food security, IRRI Education is gearing up to design courses that foster sustainable agricultural practices, crucial for addressing today’s pressing challenges in food access and nutrition. Learn more about our upcoming training opportunities at education.irri.org. Together, let’s work towards a future where everyone can access safe and nutritious food!

🍙This World Food Day, we stand for the Right to Food for a Better Life and Future! Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 2 (Zero Hunger), our recent panel discussion on Rice Trade Liberalization and Improving the Competitiveness of the Philippine Rice Sector focused on critical strategies for achieving a rice-secure Philippines. Experts highlighted the impacts of the Rice Tariffication Law and the importance of innovation in improving food access, affordability, and nutrition for all Filipinos. As we reflect on our commitment to self-sufficiency and food security, IRRI Education is gearing up to design courses that foster sustainable agricultural practices, crucial for addressing today’s pressing challenges in food access and nutrition. Learn more about our upcoming training opportunities at education.irri.org. Together, let’s work towards a future where everyone can access safe and nutritious food!