The contributions of rice in alleviating hunger and poverty among rural households in Kenya has led to the belief that better rice technologies can contribute in enhancing the role of rice in poverty reduction. It is for this reason that this study attempts to analyse the economic performance of rice technologies and their effects to […]
Background to SRI adoption in Kenya The System of Rice Intensification (SRI), is a proven technology for growing rice in paddies, which incredibly increases yields while using less water among other benefits. Furthermore, SRI is a green technology which holds promise for food security, water savings, health and environmental benefits and improved productivity of rice. […]
The increasing impacts of climate change and the demand for food threaten the productive and service capacity of agro-ecosystems. Consequently, adoption of irrigation alternatives that enhance water use efficiency in crop production is vital. The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) increases crop water productivity through intermittent wetting and drying of rice paddies, under specific soil […]