DS equips CGIAR data managers on EBS through Train-the-Trainer

From September 29 to October 17, Digital Solutions delivered a comprehensive Train-the-Trainers program on the Enterprise Breeding System, equipping data managers across CGIAR centers with advanced EBS skills. Through hands-on activities and expert virtual coaching, participants gained the capability to train end-users and drive data-driven, digitally enabled breeding improvements in their programs.

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3 December, 2025

Kenya Strengthens Rice Research Capacity Through Training on Early Generation Seed Production and Digital Breeding Tools

IRRI’s participation in KALRO’s capacity-building program strengthened Kenya’s national rice research system by advancing technical and digital competencies. Through hands-on training in EBS, Bioflow, and modern breeding practices, the initiative empowered scientists, enhanced institutional collaboration, and reinforced the commitment to accelerating digitally enabled, efficient, and high-impact rice research across the country.

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1 December, 2025

CIP Potato and Sweet Potato Breeding Joins EBS: A Milestone in CGIAR’s Digital Transformation

The International Potato Center (CIP) is taking a major step in CGIAR’s digital transformation by integrating its potato and sweet potato breeding data into the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS). As the first Roots, Tubers, and Bananas (RTB) crops fully managed within EBS, this milestone advances networked, data-driven breeding under CGIAR’s Breeding for Tomorrow vision. Through this integration, CIP enhances efficiency, transparency, and data stewardship, paving the way for faster development of climate-resilient, farmer- and consumer-preferred varieties while reinforcing CGIAR’s unified, secure, and sustainable breeding data ecosystem.

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3 November, 2025

IRRI Hosts Train-the-Trainer Program on Enterprise Breeding System (EBS)

By: Ruth Carpio
18 September, 2025

From September 8–12, 2025, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) hosted a Train-the-Trainer program on the Enterprise Breeding System (EBS) at NCBL Conference Room 2. The session brought together representatives from the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice), including Nichole Avanzado, Data Manager, and Rodolfo Escabarte III, Researcher.

The training was led by IRRI Data Managers Connie Lotho and Michael Reyes, with support from co-trainers Consie Parducho, Lei Nora, and Daniel Pisano. Over the course of five days, participants were guided through the full functionality of EBS, with particular attention to administrative setup and system management.

Participants praised the training for its clear instruction, practical exercises, and responsive trainers, noting that it strengthened their capacity to apply EBS in managing breeding data. They highlighted benefits such as improved data consistency, traceability of breeding trials, and more efficient decision-making. Suggestions for future improvements included incorporating localized case studies and providing continued support through refresher sessions or peer networks.

In their video reflections, Nichole emphasized how the program deepened their technical understanding of EBS and enhanced their confidence to train others within their institution. And Rodolfo highlighted the importance of hands-on sessions and the value of responsive trainers in creating an engaging learning environment.

By equipping PhilRice researchers to serve as trainers themselves, the program enhances institutional capacity and supports the wider adoption of EBS across national breeding programs. This reflects IRRI’s commitment to collaboration, capacity building, and digital innovation to accelerate progress in crop breeding.

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