Press releases

Members from across the global rice value chain gathered for the first Member Webinar of 2026, an event designed to share updates and strengthen engagement within the Sustainable Rice Platform community. Organized in two sessions to accommodate different time zones, the webinar introduced the newly revised SRP Strategy and the latest updates to the SRP

The Sustainable Rice Platform recently supported a multi-stakeholder consultation in New Delhi aimed at accelerating the adoption of sustainable rice farming in Uttar Pradesh. The dialogue brought together government representatives, researchers, and private sector actors to explore practical incentive models that can support smallholder farmers in adopting more sustainable practices. A key focus was the

SRP is pleased to welcome four new members to its growing network across Asia. Representing Thailand, Pakistan, Vietnam, and Cambodia, these organizations bring valuable experience that will strengthen collaboration and support the transition to more sustainable rice production. SRP membership reflects a shared commitment to improving farmer livelihoods, promoting environmental sustainability, and advancing responsible rice

Mars Incorporated is advancing sustainable rice production through its “Raising Rice Right” initiative, working in alignment with SRP to scale climate-smart agriculture and deliver measurable impact for farmers, the environment, and global rice markets. Rice remains one of the world’s most important crops—feeding billions of people while providing livelihoods for millions of farmers. At the

Bangkok, Thailand — 22 March 2026  The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) recently held a meeting with representatives from Arctic Carbon to exchange perspectives and explore potential collaboration in the sustainable rice sector. The session was led by Ms. Kanlak Waritwaranont, Managing Director of Sustainable Rice Services, and Mr. Tun Boonyakongrat from the Communications and Membership

Exchanging Perspectives on Developing Student Skills for the Future of Career Path Bangkok, Thailand — 12 March 2026  Mr. Tun Boonyakongrat, Acting Head of the Communications and Membership Unit at the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP), welcomed Dr. Kaweewat Worasaen, a professor from the Faculty of Information and Production Technology Management at King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok, for a discussion on enhancing students’

(ISRL) coordination meeting was held at the Rice Department with participation from government agencies, development partners, and the private sector. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration to advance sustainable rice production at the landscape level in Thailand. Bangkok, Thailand – 5 February 2026 On 5 February 2026, SRP participated in the Inclusive Sustainable Rice Landscapes

The Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) has officially opened registration for SRP Authorized Training, aimed at strengthening capacity and enhancing knowledge across the sustainable rice value chain. The SRP Authorized Training program is designed to support stakeholders—including farmers, service providers, and value-chain actors—by providing standardized, high-quality training aligned with SRP principles and requirements. Through this program,

Bangkok, Thailand — On 8 January 2026, the Sustainable Rice Platform (SRP) participated in a national consultative workshop organized under the project “Enhancing Farmers’ Income through High-Value Rice Products,” commissioned by the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), Ministry of Commerce, and implemented by Bolliger & Company (Thailand) Ltd. as the project consultant. The workshop