IRRI

Philippine's the International Rice Research Institute is the oldest and largest international agricultural research institute in Asia. IRRI was established in 1960 by the Ford and Rockefeller Foundations in cooperation with the Philippine government. IRRI conduct research and provide training and education for those helping rice farmers by disseminating information and proven, sustainable technologies. IRRI developed technologies have helped farmers grow 2.5% more rice each year since 1965, boosting rice production by an impressive 170%, from 199 million tons in 1961 to 540 million tons in 2000.

Rice Cultivation of Sri lanka.