Feed Liberia Campaign Launches on CHAP’s Climate Change SRI-RICE Harvest Field Day
The Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP) has officially launched its Feed Liberia Campaign on its Climate Change SRI-RICE Harvest Field Day. During the launch, the Deputy Minister for Regional Development Research and Extension at the Ministry of Agriculture, Moses Gbanyan,expressed his support for the project.The campaign aims to reduce poverty, promote domestic food production, […]
SRI Global Research Network Webinar: Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation with the System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
The theme of this webinar is “Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation with the System of Rice Intensification (SRI)” Date: 9.00 – 10.30 AM (UTC-4), August 22, 2024 Speakers: Chusnul Arif (IPB University, Indonesia) will speak on “Managing Water in SRI Paddy Fields to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Maintain Yield“ James Dahlgreen (SRI-2030, UK) will […]
Chapter 24: CONTRIBUTIONS OF CIVIL-SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS
SRI can be considered as a civil-society innovation because it originated from the work of a French priest engaged with small farmers in Madagascar rather than from a government research institution or a university. As seen in Chapter 3, the impetus for SRI’s initial spread in Madagascar came from a small non-governmental organization (NGO) that […]
System of Rice Intensification (SRI): A Sustainable Approach to Rice Cultivation
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an innovative farming methodology that aims to enhance rice yield while minimizing resource usage and environmental impact. Developed by French Jesuit Father Henri de Laulanié in Madagascar, SRI builds upon decades of agricultural experimentation. Video Player 00:https://www.coa.sua.ac.tz/soil/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/whatsapp-video-2024-06-20-at-094647-xavjrobk-or8sip8r_zoAnF6eT.mp4?_=100 01:44 Listen to our BSc Agronomy Student Elia P. Mollel Key Features […]
SRI methods are tested in Angola for the first time
The context of Angola Rice consumption in Angola, like in many other African nations, is rising due to shifts in eating habits and population growth, especially in urban areas. After maize and cassava, rice is the third most consumed crop in the country, with per capita consumption reaching around 40 kg, making Angola one of the major rice consumers in […]
FAO: Raise climate ambitions to cut methane emissions by 30% to curb global warming
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has challenged countries to reduce methane emissions, particularly from livestock, by 30 per cent to limit global warming by 2030. FAO says almost 600 million tonnes of methane are emitted into the atmosphere each year. Of these, about 60 per cent originates from human activities. Agriculture […]
Boosting Tanzania’s Rice Production: A Strategic Partnership with SAGCOT
Key Initiatives Distribution of Improved Seeds: SAGCOT collaborates with research institutions and agricultural organizations to provide farmers with high-yield and disease-resistant rice varieties. These improved seeds, such as Saro 5 (TXD 306), are crucial for boosting productivity and resilience against pests and diseases. Development of Irrigation Schemes: A major component of SAGCOT’s strategy is the […]
Empowering Smallholder Rice Farmers in Tanzania Transforming Agriculture for Sustainable Development
Smallholder rice farmers in Tanzania’s Southern Highlands are experiencing a transformation in their farming practices through the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) technique. This innovative approach, supported by the ACP MEAs 3 project, empowers farmers to increase their yields while conserving resources and protecting the environment. By participating in Farmer Field Schools and receiving training, […]