IRRI aims to improve livelihoods and nutrition, abolishing poverty, hunger and malnutrition among those who depend on rice-based agri-food systems. In doing so, IRRI’s work protects the health of rice farmers and consumers, and the environmental sustainability of rice farming in a world challenged by climate change. IRRI’s work promotes the empowerment of women and supports opportunities for youth in an equitable agri-food system.

Our goals

Our research agenda and policies are determined by a board of trustees, guided by input from our partners, donors, end users such as farmers, and our staff.

• Reduce poverty through improved and diversified rice-based systems.
• Ensure that rice production is stable and sustainable, does minimal harm to the environment, and can cope with climate change.
• Improve the nutrition and health of poor rice consumers and farmers.
• Provide equitable access to information and knowledge on rice and help develop the next generation of rice scientists.
• Provide scientists and producers with the genetic information and material they need to develop improved technologies and enhance rice production.