[March 30, 2020] When SRI was introduced in the Mwea irrigation scheme in Kenya in 2009, mechanization of rice cultivation existed in the form of primary land tillage and rotavation – which were, and continue to be done by tractor. The tractors were owned by the National Irrigation Board (NIB) and tillage services were leased […]
The High Level Panel of Experts (HLPE) has launched an online consultation for its new report “Promoting youth engagement and employment in agriculture and food systems”. With this open consultation, the HLPE invites you to share your views and comments on the scope and building blocks of this upcoming report. For further information and to take part, visit […]
Adoption of rice intensification tech boost production in western ADOPTION of Systems of Rice Intensification (SRI) has transformed farmers’ livelihoods in Rukwa and Katavi regions by doubling rice production per acre, thanks to the second-phase of Tanzania Agricultural Partnership (TAP II) initiative. TAP II is a Public-Private Partnership platform which uses a Value Chain Approach to […]