Influence of Water Management Farming Practices on Soil Organic Carbon and Nutrients: A Case Study of Rice Farming in Kilombero Valley, Tanzania

SRI AFRICA July 4, 2023 0 Comments

Water scarcity and nutrient availability for rice farming have become great matters of concern in the contexts of climate change and land use change globally. Both interact and contribute to crop productivity at the expense of nutrients and future water sustainability. The objective of this study was to understand the on-farm potential response of soil […]

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SRI 1.0 and Beyond: Understanding the System of Crop Intensification as SRI 3.0

SRI AFRICA June 20, 2023 0 Comments

…SRI 2.0 is a set of adaptations of the original practices to be effective under different constraints or opportunities. The principles remain the same – rainfed SRI, direct-seeded SRI, mechanized SRI, etc. SRI 3.0 is the extension and adaptation of SRI ideas and principles to other crops – wheat, millet, sugarcane, mustard, etc. – in […]

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ZAMBIA: Improving Rural Livelihoods in Zambia with SRI: The Inspiring Story of Henry Ngimbu

SRI AFRICA June 20, 2023 0 Comments

Discover the inspiring story of Zambian entrepreneur Henry Ngimbu and how he’s making a difference in rural communities in his home country through the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). Learn about the four key areas he believes are paramount to growing SRI in Zambia and the potential for SRI adoption in the country.

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