International Rice Research Institute is the #30,361 most-subscribed YouTube channel worldwide, with 43.9K subscribers and 6.6M total views across 929 videos.
Biography
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is an international agricultural research and training organization with its headquarters in Los Baños, Philippines, and offices in seventeen countries. IRRI is known for its work in developing rice varieties that contributed to the Green Revolution in the 1960s which preempted the famine in Asia.
Channel description
Rice Science for a Better World!
Established in 1960 and based in the Philippines, IRRI is the oldest and largest international agricultural research institute in Asia. It is an autonomous, nonprofit rice research and education organization with staff based in Asian and African countries.
IRRI's mission is to reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure that rice production is environmentally sustainable. It works closely with most rice-producing and -consuming countries and their national agricultural research and extension systems as well as farming communities and a range of international, regional, and local organizations.
IRRI conducts research and provides training and education for those helping rice farmers by disseminating information and proven, sustainable technologies.
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Frequently asked
- How many subscribers does International Rice Research Institute have?
- 43.9K subscribers — #30,361 worldwide.
- When did International Rice Research Institute start on YouTube?
- The channel was created in Nov 2006.
- What awards has International Rice Research Institute won?
- Recognitions include Ramon Magsaysay Award.