Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI)

What Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI) does

Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI) is a specialized government research institute under the Department of Agriculture Sri Lanka, focused on rice research, varietal development, and agricultural extension. Headquartered in Peradeniya and serving Sri Lankan rice farmers and agricultural stakeholders, the institute conducts research on high-yielding and disease-resistant rice varieties, pest and disease management, soil management for paddy cultivation, and water management. Its stated mandate is to enhance domestic rice production and support national food security objectives. Founded as the Kundasale Farm School in 1948, RRDI has accumulated decades of institutional knowledge in rice breeding and agronomy.

RRDI delivers its outputs through two primary service lines: RRDI Maps (agricultural mapping services including pH Map and Salinity Map of Paddy Fields, plus Map Advice for paddy cultivation planning) and RRDI Training (training programs and educational services related to rice research and development). The institute operates within the broader Department of Agriculture ecosystem, which includes sister research institutes (FCRDI, HORDI, FRDI, SCPPC), administrative units, and digital services such as a crop forecasting mobile application. Distribution to end users is handled through the Department of Agriculture's nationwide network of agricultural extension offices and regional centers, supplemented by digital channels including the parent DOA's mobile app on Google Play.

As a government research institute, RRDI does not operate as a commercial enterprise. Its revenue model, pricing, and financial performance are not publicly disclosed, and pricing information is stated as not applicable given its public-sector mandate. The institute is wholly owned and controlled by the Sri Lankan government through the Department of Agriculture, with no venture capital, private equity, or external investor ownership, and no funding rounds on record. It functions as part of the national agricultural research and development framework, with top-level oversight exercised through Director General appointments at the parent Department, the most recent being Dr. W.A.R.T. Vikramarachchi on 2025-05-19.

Name

Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI)

Legal name

Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI)

Website

https://doa.gov.lk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RRDI is a Sri Lankan government research institute under the Department of Agriculture that develops improved rice varieties, conducts soil and water management research, and delivers agricultural mapping and training services to rice farmers and agricultural stakeholders across Sri Lanka.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Research Services

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Farm Data Management & Decision Support Services (FMIS Setup, Data Integration, Analytics) (AFACACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yield Monitoring, Mapping & Harvest Data Services (Calibration, Map Cleaning, Benchmarking) (AFACACAD), Nutrient Management Planning & Fertility Programs (AFACABAB), Farm Management Information Systems (FMIS) & Farm ERPs (AFAAAFAA)

Keywords

• Rice research
• Agricultural mapping
• Paddy cultivation
• Crop development
• Agricultural training

Headquarters

HQ city

Kurunegala, North-Western province

HQ country

Sri Lanka

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Core offering

Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI) is a specialized government research institute under the Department of Agriculture Sri Lanka that conducts research on rice cultivation, develops high-yielding and disease-resistant rice varieties, and delivers paddy field mapping and training services. It produces agricultural maps (soil pH, salinity) for paddy fields and provides technology transfer, training, and technical expertise to rice farmers and agricultural stakeholders across Sri Lanka. The institute operates as part of the national agricultural research framework supporting national food security objectives.

Product overview

Rice Research and Development Institute (RRDI) is a specialized research institute under the Department of Agriculture Sri Lanka focused on rice research, development, and training. RRDI offers agricultural mapping services for paddy fields including soil pH and salinity mapping, along with training programs for agricultural stakeholders. RRDI operates as part of the broader Department of Agriculture ecosystem which includes other institutes such as FCRDI, SCPPC, HORDI, FRDI, and various digital services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RRDI Maps Agricultural mapping services for rice cultivation planning, including Map Advice, pH Map of Paddy Fields, and Salinity Map of Paddy Fields, aimed at rice farmers and agricultural extension officers.
• RRDI Training Training programs and educational services related to rice research, cultivation techniques, and agricultural development, offered to farmers, agricultural extension staff, and agricultural stakeholders.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ICAR-National Rice Research Institute (NRRI): ICAR-NRRI (formerly CRRI) is India's national rice research institute, with a mandate that mirrors RRDI's: developing rice varieties, conducting agronomic research, and supporting rice farmers at a national scale.
• International Rice Research Institute (IRRI): IRRI is the global flagship rice research institute, focused on rice variety development, agronomic research, and capacity building. It is the most directly comparable organization to RRDI in mission, activities, and stakeholder base (national rice programs worldwide).
• AfricaRice: AfricaRice is a continental rice research center serving African rice farmers with a mandate to improve rice varieties and production systems. It is comparable to RRDI in mission and focus, though operating in a different geography.
• Punjab Agricultural University: Punjab Agricultural University is a major South Asian agricultural research and extension university with active rice breeding and agronomy programs. It is comparable to RRDI in conducting rice research and training agricultural stakeholders.
• Bangladesh Rice Research Institute (BRRI): BRRI is Bangladesh's national rice research institute with a near-identical mandate to RRDI: rice variety development, agronomic research, and technology transfer to rice farmers. It is the closest South Asian national peer.
• Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice): PhilRice is the Philippines' national rice research institute with a mandate directly aligned with RRDI's: developing rice varieties, conducting agronomic research, and providing extension support to rice farmers.

Broad incumbents

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): ICAR is India's apex agricultural research organization overseeing numerous crop-specific institutes and state agricultural universities. While much broader than RRDI, ICAR's rice research mandate and national role make it a broad incumbent peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AgriTwitt
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@KrushiTV/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/SLKDOA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rrdibg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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