CWARice

(Central and West Asian Rice Center)

&IRRI Iran Office

The International Rice Research Institute, a nonprofit independent research

and training organization

A member of the Consultative Group on Research international Agricultural

(CGIAR) Consortium

Develops new rice varieties and rice crop management techniques

Works with public and private sector partners in national agricultural researchsystems in major rice-growing countries

The largest and the most authentic reference on rice research in internationallevel and it plays a key role in feeding at least half of our globe

Reduce poverty and hunger

Improve the health of rice farmers and consumers

Ensure environmental sustainability through collaborative research,

partnerships

Strengthening of national agricultural research and extension

systems

Mission of IRRI

CGIAR Research Program (CRP)

Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP)

Irrigated

Rainfed lowland

Rainfed upland

Each dot represents

5,000 ha of rice

An evolving alliance of IRRI, AfricaRice & CIAT with Cirad, IRD, JIRCAS and ~900 research and development partners worldwide

Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP )

GRiSP, became effective in January 2011 as the first new CGIAR Research

Program (CRP), led by IRRI

Provides a new platform for conducting research more effectively

Seeks to align the research strategies and capacities of major rice research

programs worldwide, to the benefit of rice farmers and consumers

Six international centers and organizations in GRiSP (IRRI,

AfricaRice, CIAT, JIRCAS, Ciard, IRD)

900 rice research, development, and other partners

representing many institutional and societal sectors

worldwide

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1 Genetic

Resources

2 New

Varieties

3 Production

Systems

5 Targeting

& Policy

6 Regional

Delivery

Global and Regional

R&D Product Lines

2.1. Informatics and MET

2.2. Improved traits

2.3. Stress-tol. rice

2.4. HY irrigated rice

2.5. Hybrid rice

2.6. Healthier rice

Activities ProductsMilestones

Regional/National

Initiatives

- System solutions

- Public & private

partners

Outcomes

( Regional)for target

regions

Impact

4 New Products

& Value Chains

GRiSP R&D Themes

Partners

Outcome-driven innovation through interdisciplinary, product-oriented R&D in GRiSP

15-20% 25-30% 20-30% 5-10% 5-10% 10%

Over 900 R&D partners worldwide

ARI/Univ.

(135)

NARES

(302)

Natl. Univ.,

(97)

CSO

(115)

Gov. Org.

(92)

Intl./Reg. Organ.

(35)

CGIAR (13)

Private Sector

(intl., 41)

Private Sector

(local, 72)

Research

Partners

(435, 48%)

Development

& Other Partners

(467, 52%)

15%

33%

11%

13%

10%

4%

5%

8%

Iran has had extensive collaborations with IRRI, through 1976.

This collaboration has been continued along with the Ministryof Agriculture, AREEO and the representation role of RRIIsince 1976 and their collaboration is being continued so far.

IRAN & IRRI Collaboration

Put Iran and regional countries (CWA) Azerbaijan, Afghanistan, Iraq,

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and

Uzbekistan) in a new distinct phase according to IRRI’s motto

“ Rice science for a better World” for the Central-West Asia.

Fifty years experience and three decades of scientific-research

collaboration between IRAN (RRII) and IRRI

Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP)

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A brief review on CWARice formation process

The Signing of an Agreement between (AREEO) and IRRI,By Dr. R. S. Ziegler and Dr. J. Porhemmat in 2010

D.D. G of IRRI, Dr. Dobermann visited Iran, Rasht

accompanied by 5 senior scientists

Subsequently, five senior scientists of IRRI visited RRII, headed by Dr. Dobermann, D.D.G of IRRI

Establishment of CWARice

They inaugurated CWARice in an official ceremony with the presence of Governorship of Guilan, AREEO, national and local officials at Rasht, Iran in 2010

Following comprehensive negotiations, the authorized

representatives of participating countries including: Azerbaijan,

Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Iraq and I. R. Iran,

IRRI, ECO, FAO, and IDB with full consensus endorsed and

support the establishment of “A regional Rice Research and

Training Center for Central Asia-West” in I. R. Iran, Rasht, in the

context of GRiSP.

Holding an international workshop ”Commercialization of Hybrid Rice"

Projected rice demand in Central-West Asia

According to IRRI report

• 2010: 9.1 million tons

• 2020: 12.0 million tons (+33%)

• 2035: 16.6 million tons (+84%)

CWA region was among the fastest growing worldwide

in terms of rice demand

Rice, supplying a small percentage of the global production market rate of 4 to 5 percent (Compared with a range of 40 to 60 percent of world trade in wheat products)

In order to overcome the above challenges, we need to work together

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Food

Security

No country alone was able to make the fundamental scientific breakthrough to address the burning issues of the future

Provide leadership in planning, implementation, monitoring, networking

and management of the collaborative research and technology development

projects.

Serve as an advisory council in Central-West Asia, providing feedback on

national rice R&D priorities and needs, identifying common regional

concerns and finding technology and policy solutions

Organize advanced rice research and training workshops for relevant

scientists, experts and practitioners from the region, with emphasis on new

production technologies

Mandate of CWARice

Developing mechanization network of rice cultivation and strengthening

rice industries in the regional countries.

Facilitate the exchange of rice germplasm, seed trade network among

member countries and international organizations subject to national and

international rules and regulations.

Facilitate networking among regional countries for exchange of

information on rice industry, science and technology.

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Encourage all relevant stakeholders, Non-Government Organizations

(NGO’s) and Non-Profit Organizations in the region to carry out capacity

building activities for improving rice R&D in the region.

Identify opportunities to develop collaborative programs, initiatives and

activities aligning national rice R&D activities.

Develop and sign agreements with regional and international

organizations such as ECO, IDB, FAO, Jica and etc.

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Rice and Its main challenges

Rice, the second staple food after wheat in the world

Provides

70% of daily calories in Asia

30% of needed calories in Latin America and Africa

The effects of global climate change on riceby

Increasing greenhouse gasesGlobal warming phenomenon

Population growth and land use change

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600

Asia Africa Americas Rest of World

Million tons milled rice

Additional rice needed:116 million tons by 2035

Global rice demand until 2035Source: IRRI Global Rice Model

RICE STATUS IN CENTRAL AND WEST ASIA

Rice production and consumption statistics for Central and West Asia region(Source: IRRI World Rice Statistics)

201620142009200019901980Attribute

12571234116310141149776Area harvested (1000 ha)

521353714940312139762356Rough rice production (1000 t)

44.54.253.083.463.04Yield (paddy), t/ha

287639045962432422821897Imports (1000 t)

12576410070117Exports (1000 t)

681567169111710952073290Consumption and residual (1000 t)

Major rice-producing countries in the Central -West Asia region

Area harvested

(1000 ha)

Rough rice production

(1000 t)

Rice yield

( rough rice, t/ha)Country

2000 2009 2012 2014 2016 2000 2009 2012 2014 2016 2000 2009 2012 2014 2016

Azerbaijan 4 2 1.7 1.09 2.5 22 4 3.75 2.68 5.6 5.00 2.63 2.44 2.44 2.25

Afghanistan 130 190 205 220 225 260 500 500 537 620 5.00 2.53 2.22 2.46 2.76

Iran 534 625 570 590 625 1953 3030 2360 2600 2700 3.66 4.85 4.14 4.41 4.32

Iraq 100 50 79.47 92 65 60 110 361 436 260 0.60 2.20 4.55 4.74 4

Kazakhstan 72 85 93 95 94 214 308 350.83 377 448 2.97 3.62 3.77 3.96 4.77

Kyrgyzstan 5 5 7 8.06 6.5 18 18 23 28.23 23 3.60 3.60 3.22 3.5 4

Tajikistan 18 18 13 11 21 82 54 82 80 64 4.56 3.00 6.25 7.18 3.2

Turkey 80 100 120 111 98 354 667 880 830 746 4.43 6.67 8.14 6.49 7.61

Turkmenistan 20 60 57 60 60 28 138 150 130 138 1.40 2.30 2.63 2.17 2.3

Uzbekistan 55 30 76 46 60 152 115 326 350 208 2.76 3.83 4.29 7.62 3.47

Organizational structure

The Center Organizational Structure:

A Technical Management Committee (TMC)

A Coordinator and an Office

The TMC was composed of fully authorized representatives of all

member countries in the region and a representative from IRRI.

The 1st TMC meeting, 24-25 September, 2013

Rasht, Iran

The Opening Ceremony of IRRI IRAN Office

The Regional Rice Research and Training Centre for Central -West Asia (RRRTC-CWA) was

established in Rasht in 2010. Through the efforts of this center and by official agreement

between the Agricultural Research, Education and Extension organization, International Rice

Research Institute (IRRI) the I. R. Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs, national and provincial

Authorities, IRRI Office was established and officially inaugurated on 3rd July, 2013 in

Rasht, Iran.

The Official Opening of IRRI Office in Iran(Simultaneously with Rice Production course on 3 July, 2013)

Phenotyping and Genotyping of Iranian Rice germplasm Producing Salt-Tolerant Rice Genotypes using Molecular Breeding Approaches to

Enhance Rice Productivity in Salt-Affected Paddy Fields of Iran Development of High Yielding Rice Varieties with ‘Sadri’ Quality Identification and Application of Resistance Sources to Improve Rice Resistance to Sheath Blight Disease Site-Specific management in irrigated rice system in North of IRAN

Iran IRRI joint projects

Rice Production Course

Course Duration: 2-week

Through: The Regional Rice Research and Training Center (RRRTC-CWA)

Funding support : IRRI and RRRTC

Coordinated by: RRRTC and RRII with technical assistance from various rice scientists from IRRI

Participation from:

Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, I.R. Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan,

Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey

Rice Breeding Course

Course Duration: 8 Days

Through: The Regional Rice Research and Training Center

(RRRTC-WCA)

Funding support : IRRI and RRRTC

Coordinated by: RRRTC and RRII with technical assistance from various rice scientists

from IRRI, RRII

Participation from:

Azerbaijan, I.R. Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey

Rice Production Course

Group photo -Rice breeding course

Establishing a Multilocation Evaluation and Research Network for Genetic Enhancement in Central & West Asia

(EMERGE-CWA)

A Concept Note Jointly Prepared by Dr. K. A. Shahdi, the coordinator ofRegional Rice Research and Training Center (RRRTC-CWA) with IRRI Senior Scientists

Conducting EMERG-CWA project for CWA countries

as the main result of RB course

EMERGE-CWA Map

The 2nd TMC meeting, Turkey,18-19 September, 2013

The 3rd TMC meeting, Kazakhstan,3-6 September, 2014

The 2nd batch of 10-day RB course with IDB fund assistance

Some other necessary actions and R & D activities has been

compiled at the handed out booklet.

The main activities of CWARice till 2015

A brief report on CWARice activities during 2016-2017

4th Technical Management Committee

Inauguration of the CWARice new building, office, hall and hostel

High Level Regional Meeting for Cooperation on Rice R&D

With the participation of high rank authorities and Ambassadors of 8 member countries

30 – 31 May 2016 Rasht, Iran

Opening session of meetingat Guilan Governourship Hall

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

On Multilateral Cooperation

Among Central and West Asian Countries:

Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, Tajikistan, Turkey, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,

Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan

For Establishment of

Central and West Asian Rice Center (CWARice)

MOA

Visits to:

• Iraq, Nov. 2016

• Azerbaijan, 2016

• Kyrgyzstan, Sep 2016 & 2017

• Turkey, 2017

Create a linkage between Governmental and private sector of those

countries especially rice R&D active private companies based on new

adopted strategies of CWARice

Friutful meetings with successful companies at manufacturing rice

modern mechanization

Meetings with senior authorities of Ministry of agriculture and dialog with

them to obtain proposal for the annual work plan based on the member

countries needs

Visit aims

Facilitate CWA’s networking and establish rapport with member NARES

(including private sector and NGO’s).

An example of engaging a private company (MGM Co.) in

Azerbaijan to the benefit of rice sector and farmers

With CWARice Monitoring and

Leading role

KHP Co.: Designer and manufacturer of modern rice milling facilities

compatible with different rice verities

KHP Co. , manufactured a set of rice milling factory in Lankaran at the

request of Monolit Co. which will be inaugurated in late 2017

Successful cooperation of CWARice with private sector of Azerbaijan

Kyrgyzstan following up affairs in Iran

Meeting with Kyrgyz Agriculture Minister in Tehran to Discuss mutual Ties

The Minister for Agriculture, Food Security and Land Reclamation of

the Kyrgyz Republic Murashev Nurbek Murpazyl zhanovich leading a

seven-strong delegation visited Iran on February 20.

Meeting with the aim of developing joint agro-rice cooperation

between Kyrgyzstan and CWARice.

Kyrgyzstan has fertile agricultural land for extra-territorial

cultivation, an issue to which CWARice attaches great importance.

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Based on my technical visit to Kyrgyzstan.

There is a great potential to expand rice production considering the

availability of suitable lands, water for irrigation, longer solar radiation

with cooler nights from June to October and possible export market.

However, there are a lot of production as well as program constraints that

need to be addressed to improve Kyrgyz rice production.

Meeting of CWARice head with speaker of Kyrgyzstan’s parliament

Chynybai Tursunbekov, heading a high-ranking parliamentary

delegation, had an official visit to Iran from 23 to 27 April.

During this visit, at the request of H.E. Ambassador of

Kyrgyzstan in Iran, I had a meeting with the Kyrgyz speaker on

Wednesday 12 April, 2017 at Kyrgyz Embassy in Tehran.

Kyrgyzstan following up affairs in Iran (2)

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Mr. Murpazylzhanovich reiterated cooperation with CWARice to increase rice

production in Kyrgyzstan as one of the projected aims for this sector.

He also stated that major economic policies of the Kyrgyz government consist of

structural reforms to create a favorable environment for private sector

development, including encouraging foreign private sector investment and

eliminating monopoly policy.

Minsiter introduced Kyrgyz Ambassador in Iran for following up issues of mutual

collaboration in this regard.

5th Technical Management Committee

18 -19 September 2017 Rasht, Iran

Agreed minutes

Workshop Agro-Eco-Tourism

andRural Development in CWA region

19-20 September 2017

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Hope with great collaboration of IRRI,AREEO &TMC members,We achieve our high aims in CWA

Together Better life in CWA by Cooperation, Collaboration

and Partnership (C.C.P) in rice sector

Thanks for your attention