Growing More Rice while Saving on Water: An information brochure used for Training on SRI in Mwea, Kenya Prepared by: Prof. Bancy M. Mati and Matolo Nyamai

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KENYANS WANT MORE RICE The demand for rice in Kenya continues soar as more Kenyans show progressive changes in their eating habits, coupled with urbanization. Rice is currently the third most important cereal crop after maize and wheat. The national rice consumption is estimated at 300,000 metric tons compared to an annual production range of […]

EGYPT: EFFECT OF SEEDLING AGE AND PLANT SPACING ON GROWTH CHARACTERS AND YIELD OF SOME RICE CULTIVARS

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Two field Experiments were carried out in summer seasons of 2008 and 2009 at the Experimental Farm of Rice Research section Agricultural Research station, ElGemmiza, Gharbia Governorate. This investigation was conducted to study the response of two rice cultivars (Giza 178 and Egyptian Hybrid 1), Three seedling ages (15, 20 and 25 days after planting) […]

The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) :A strategic opportunity for tackling the growing pressure on Egypt’s water resources while sustainably intensifying national rice production

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The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an agroecological crop management strategy based on scientifically-validated principles that enhance plants’ performance by providing them with the best conditions for achieving their full genetic potential. Evaluations of SRI in over 60 countries have shown that its methods enhance crop yield while reducing water consumption and lowering methane […]