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

SRI AFRICA November 27, 2024 0 Comments

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 […]

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Reduced Methane Rice Production Final Report LINKS — Catalysing Economic Growth in Northern Nigeria – June 2023

SRI AFRICA November 26, 2024 0 Comments

Background (Read Full Paper Here: LINKS report on methane) Rice is a major crop of concern in climate smart agriculture as a contributor to 15-20% of total global anthropological methane emissions, and overall rice farming accounts for around 2.5% of all global human induced GHG emissions, making its climate footprint comparable to that of international […]

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A Best-Bet System of Rice Intensification for Sustainable Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Production in Northwestern Nigeria

SRI AFRICA November 26, 2024 0 Comments

Abstract: System of Rice Intensification (SRI) practices are expected to be used in location-specific ways and thus will vary somewhat across countries and regions. This study undertook to identify a ‘best-bet’ version of SRI for conditions in northwestern Nigeria, considering what is feasible for farmer use. Two years of experimental data from 260 farmer-managed rice […]

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