Challenges and Coping Strategies in the Uptake of the System of Rice Intensification Practices in Oluch Irrigation Scheme, Homa-Bay County, Kenya

SRI AFRICA February 15, 2023 0 Comments

System of rice intensification (SRI) is a novel technological approach aimed at improving rice productivity using environmental-friendly and cost-effective agronomic practices. Although its utility has been demonstrated in several settings in sub-Saharan Africa, its implementation is still considerably low. This study explored the challenges faced and coping strategies used by Kenyan smallholder farmers who contribute […]

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Who benefits from climate-friendly agriculture? The marginal returns to a rainfed system of rice intensification in Tanzania

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Agricultural production in sub-Saharan Africa faces a multitude of challenges arising from land degradation, climate change, and limited access to improved technology. In this context, technologies that raise farmers’ crop productivity while mitigating risk exposure are particularly valuable. This study assesses the impacts of a modified, rainfed variant of the system of rice intensification (SRI) […]

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Design and Evaluation of Soil pH IoT Sensor Attribute for Rice Agriculture in Central Africa

SRI AFRICA February 15, 2023 0 Comments

The IoT platform is a crucial middleware that allows us to walk safely in the field of IoT agriculture. The Rice Intensification System (SRI) uses less water and improves rice yield through the synergy of several agronomic management practices around the world. Rice is a staple crop for many countries and is one of the […]

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