What is IRRI’s role in international land acquisition for rice production?
IRRI is not involved in any projects on land acquisition for rice production, nor does it provide advice on land acquisition, but IRRI does find ways to help increase the overall rice supply – with a mandate to help poor rice farmers and consumers and improve environmental health. As a nonprofit and independent organization, IRRI shares its scientific solutions and knowledge broadly with a range of different stakeholders, including farmers, and across the public and private sector. By doing this, IRRI contributes to improving rice production and the welfare of rice farmers in the broadest possible way, giving farmers more options to choose from. IRRI also meets with many different nations, organizations, the private sector, donors, individuals, and the media to discuss the rice supply-demand situation. Our interest is to raise awareness about the role rice research can play in increasing the supply of rice, particularly to help reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farm
