Digital breeding platforms made more robust and reliable with internal upskilling sessions
To equip team members with the skills needed to holistically support the digital product life cycle, an internal Application Programming Interface (API) Testing Workshop was held on 01 July 2025 for staff based at the IRRI HQ, Philippines.
Transforming breeding programs through digital solutions
Leveraging digital technologies to accelerate crop breeding processes and making sure these platforms and services are accessible to breeders was the key highlight showcased at the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Digital Tech & Innovation Marketplace exhibit on 25-26 June 2025 at the ADB Headquarters, Philippines.
DS team present BrAPI Hackathon outputs
The DS team presented their outputs to the BrAPI community at the last day of the week-long BrAPI Hackathon at IRRI HQ, held from 02-06 June 2025.
EBS team members co-learn, co-create in BrAPI Hackathon
The 2025 BrAPI Hackathon at IRRI focused on interoperability in breeding systems, with EBS teams leading discussions on analytics, genotypic data, and AI/ML integration.
🤝B4T & BR participate at the CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi
At CGIAR Science Week in Nairobi, the B4T and BR teams connected with breeders, while EBS showcased its transformative role in accelerating data-driven breeding for food security.
👩🏫ICARDA & IITA breeders complete EBS Train-the-Trainer course
The EBS GUS team completed a Train-the-Trainer course for ICARDA and IITA, equipping 14 breeders with advanced EBS skills through hands-on virtual sessions.
🥇EBS wins at the 2025 CIMMYT Science & Innovation Week!
The BR team’s EBS poster won top honors at CIMMYT SIW 2025, recognized for innovation, clarity, and strategic relevance by expert and participant votes.
BR Digital Solutions Open Space
The BR Digital Solutions team held its first Open Space on May 30—an agile, people-powered forum igniting culture change, leadership, and team excellence.