Cameroon: [presentation] mplementation of the NRDS and lessons learned: Climate ambitions and actions for the rice sector; one of the three priority areas for convergence between food systems, biodiversity and the climate agenda in Cameroon
RICE VALUE CHAIN Rice production (irrigated & rain-fed) with smallscale producers, intensive rice cultivation system, reduction of methane emissions, climate adaptation with varieties suited to irrigation and drought, rice-fish farming (rice + fish), digital agriculture, development of new rice-growing areas [view the presentation here: 5_Ag-3_5_CMR_EN_GM10_final] Cameroon has a national system for the annual evaluation of […]
Opportunities for water saving with higher yield from the system of rice intensification
The system of rice intensification (SRI) developed in Madagascar, is showing that by changing the management of rice plants, soil, water and nutrients it can increase the yields of irrigated rice by 25–50% or more while reducing water requirements by an equivalent percent. This gives farmers incentive to reduce their irrigation water use when growing […]
Regional trade and sustainable intensification advance rice self-sufficiency in East Africa
Many global regions, including East Africa, implement policy goals advocating increased agricultural self-sufficiency to promote economic development and food security. Required increases in production can, however, negatively impact the environment. We assessed upscaling sustainable rice intensification in East Africa, comparing regional trade and environmental policy scenarios using a novel hydro-economic modeling framework that optimizes farmer […]
Transforming Rice Production through SRI in Tanzania
Farmers at the SISU Irrigation Scheme in Ifakara, Tanzania are achieving major improvements in rice production after hands‑on training on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), locally known as kitalu mkeka, delivered through FtMA. Previously, farmers used 20 to 30 kg of paddy seeds to plant an acre, driving up production costs and resulting in […]
MALAWI: Rice Farming Techs Boost Productivity
Africa Institute of Corporate Citizenship has expressed satisfaction with the Resilient and Sustainable Livelihood Transformation (Result) project which has helped farmers to boost their production in rice value chain in Malawi. The project seeks to develop effective, just food systems and sustainable livelihoods through strengthening the rice multi-stakeholder partnerships with specific focus on women and […]
Liberia’s Rice Revolution: Experts Say A Proven Model Offers Hope to Break Dependence on Imports and Reduce Hunger
A field of rice grows as part of the Rice Intensification program. Photo credit: CHAP Facebook page Summary As the Boakai administration drives a major push to lift rice production and reduce vulnerability to price hikes, experts say a new rice growing system could sharply boost yields, cut import dependence and offer a path toward […]
CHILE: Variedad de Arroz Chileno Promueve el Ahorro de Agua y Sostenibilidad en el Centro Sur
Productores de Ñuble y Maule conocieron Jaspe FL INIA, variedad que por primera vez está disponible para las siembras de la próxima temporada. Generada por el Instituto de Investigaciones Agropecuarias —entidad vinculada al Ministerio de Agricultura— la nueva variedad se caracteriza por ser de ciclo corto, con altos rendimientos, y por disminuir a la mitad las emisiones de […]
AFRICA: SRI Certification Underway in Liberia, Madagascar, Nigeria and Zambia
Governments and their partners across four countries on the African continent are hosting SRI-2030‘s SRI Certification, launched in April 2026. With four levels from Foundation to Master Trainer – each requiring verified evidence of SRI knowledge and practice – the scheme is designed to build lasting knowledge, awareness, and practice within national systems, creating a cadre […]
Impact of in-Depth Adoption of System of Rice Intensification on Food Security of Smallholder Farm Households in Mali
Moussa Macalou, Rural Polytechnique Institute for Training and Applied Research of Katibougou, Mali & Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AlabamaFollow John Baptist D. Jatoe, University of Ghana, Legon Abstract The system of rice intensification (SRI) was implemented in Mali to boost rice productivity. The objectives of this paper are to identify the constraints faced by SRI adopters, estimate the […]
Agencies Working with SRI in Zambia Increase during 2025-2026
A growing number of NGOs and government agencies have been experimenting with and promoting SRI methods throughout Zambia. Henry Ngimbu, SRI-2030 consultant, and Francesco Zampaolo, SRI-2030 Program Director, are assisting the Zambia Agriculture Research Institute to carry out SRI trials at their stations in Mongu, Mansa and Mount Makulu, which are followed by training of […]
Transcriptomic Profiling of Rice Plants under SRI and Conventional Management – Webinar #7
[see recorded webinar video] The theme of the fifth webinar was “Transcriptomic Profiling of Rice Plants under SRI and Conventional Management: Insights into Abiotic and Biotic Stress Pathways” Date and Time: Monday, 20 April 2026 07.00 – 08.30 New York, US (GMT-4) Speaker: Nurtasbiyah Yusof (Meiji University, Japan) Moderator: Dedat Prismantoro (Padjadjaran University, Indonesia) SRI-research.org
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT PhD Research Support Opportunity Réf. : Student vacanling
[see full application here: https://vacancies.africarice.org/storage/documents/1f96QWoaXnHPbkWsm4nYBv7KGZSB53kLsmJEhShT.pdf ] VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AfricaRice offers technical and financial support to a PhD student already enrolled in an African university, within the framework of a large-scale research project implemented in Mali. About the Position The Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice) is a leading pan-African research organization committed to improving livelihoods through efficient rice-based […]