RICOWAS, the largest SRI scaling-up project to date, will be implemented over four years in 13 West African countries, starting in January 2023. RICOWAS can be considered a follow-on project to the SRI-WAAPP project, which was implemented from 2014-2016 and reached 50,048 farmers growing rice using the SRI method at 1,088 sites on 13,944 hectares […]
In a significant stride toward promoting sustainable agriculture, the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana, in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), conducted a successful two-day practical workshop on agroecology and circular economy innovations. Held on September 26th and 27th, the event attracted 58 participants, including farmer association leaders, agriculture […]
Soil fertility is crucial for crop growth, primarily due to the presence of organic matter in the soil. While chemical fertilizers have increased plant yields, they have not effectively improved soil health. RICOWAS has successfully introduced the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) initiative in 13 West African countries. This climate-resilient rice production (CRRP) farming system […]