MALAWI | System of Rice Intensification (SRI) to mitigate climate change effects

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by National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) Description Climate change has in recent years, among other problems, led to unpredictable weather patterns – making it difficult for farmers to plan on an ideal crop to plant with regard to the amount of rain and duration it requires to mature; prolonged dry spells – affecting […]

USING AGRO-ECOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES TO ENHANCE RICE CULTIVATION

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The Agricultural Council of Tanzania implements System of Rize Intensification (SRI) to boost productivity and improve livelihoods in Tanzania. Introduction System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an agroecological methodology for increasing the productivity of irrigated rice by changing the management of plants, soil, water, and nutrients. Its methodology is based on early, quick, and healthy […]

Digital Training for System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Carried Out at Field Day in Mwea

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An educational technology company, ARIFU (Akengo Kenya Company Limited), in conjunction with JKUAT’s Prof. Bancy Mati, introduced a digital SRI training app for rice farmers in Kenya during January 2022. During a Capacity Development Project for Enhancement of Rice Production in Irrigation Schemes (CaDPERP) field day in Mwea, November 17, 2022, Prof. Mati, who is […]