To reduce poverty and hunger, improve the hearth of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure environmental sustainability through collaborative research, partnerships, and the strengthening of national agricultural research and extension systems.

• Reduce poverty through improved and diversified rice-based systems.
• Ensure that rice production is sustainable and stable, has minimal negative environmental impact and can cope with climate change.
• Improve the nutrition and health of poor rice consumers and rice fanners.
• Provide equitable access to information and knowledge on rice and help develop the next generation of rice scientists.
• Provide rice experts with the genetic information and material they need to develop improved technologies and enhance rice production.

Our strategy

MK pursues its missions and goals through:

Interdisciplinary thematic and system-based programs.

Scientific strength in major disciplines for rice research.

-Anticipatory research initiatives exploring new scientific opportunities.

-Conservation and responsible use of natural resources, including rice genetic resources.

• Sharing of germplasm, technologies, and knowledge.

Partnership with farming communities, research institutions, and other organizations that share MICs mission.

• Continuing efforts in improving staff development and welfare.

Our values

our actions are guided by a commitment to:

• Excellence

Scientific integrity and accountability

Innovation and creativity

• Diversity of opinion and approach
• Teamwork and partnership
• Service to clients
• Cultural diversity
• Indigenous knowledge