Technical)Manual)for)SRI)in)West)Africa Improving and Scaling up of the System of Rice Intensification in West Africa

SRI AFRICA July 31, 2023 0 Comments

The System of Rice Intensification, or SRI, is an agro-ecological and climate-smart rice production methodology that allows farmers to produce more grain using less seed and water, and fewer purchased inputs. Unlike other agriculture strategies, SRI does not rely on infrastructural projects, new varieties or fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides to raise yields. Instead, SRI is […]

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SRI COOPBOD / BARUDEV INITIATIVE IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT – SRI COOPBOD / BARUDEV INITIATIVE IN RURAL DEVELOPMENT on SYSTEM OF RICE INTENSIFICATION (SRI)

SRI AFRICA February 20, 2023 0 Comments

BACKGROUND This report has been compiled to provide insights on the Cornell University introduction and research activity for System of Rice Intensification (SRI) under the “Learning-by-Practicing Method (LbPM)”approach that took place on 29th – 02nd Dec, 2016 in Njinikom sub Division, Cameroon. The technical training material used and the training action plan were prepared to […]

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SRI-Related Productivity Increase Contributes to Food Security in Conflict Areas of Northwest Cameroon

SRI AFRICA May 21, 2021 0 Comments

[March 8, 2021] In March 2021, Chia Benard (Ben) Ful, coordinator of the local NGO Boyo Association For Rural Development (BARUDEV) that works in the northwest Cameroon community of Mbueni, Boyo division, reported on the performance their SRI demonstration fields. The photo at right shows the productivity of SRI methods this past season: two large bags […]

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