Scaling Up the System of Rice Intensification in 13 West African Countries
RICOWAS, the largest SRI scaling-up project to date, will be implemented over four years in 13 West African countries, starting in January 2023. RICOWAS can be considered a follow-on project to the SRI-WAAPP project, which was implemented from 2014-2016 and reached 50,048 farmers growing rice using the SRI method at 1,088 sites on 13,944 hectares […]
Spreading the system of rice intensification across East and Southern Africa
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a set of good practices that introduces a new way of farming rice to smallholders. By using less seed, land and water, the new system significantly increases yields in most cases, but at the same time intensifies work requirements at some stages. The remarkable results obtained by farmers […]
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Volunteer Handbook
As an agroecological methodology, SRI provides farmers with a simple, clear, and relatively immediate illustration of the benefits of holistic soil and plant management based on aerobic soils, fertilization with organic matter, and significantly reduced plant densities (80[95% fewer plants in most circumstances).1 Despite the dramatic reduction in plants and the de[emphasis on synthetic inputs, […]
Kenya: Determination of the Effect of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) on Rice Yields and Water Saving in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kenya
Irrigated rice cultivation has long been associated with large amounts of water. Currently convectional rice production is faced with major challenges of water shortage as a result of increasing population sharing the same water resources, as well as global environmental changes. The System of Rice Intensification (SRI), as opposed to conventional rice production, involves alternate […]
CHAP Launches SRI/CRRP Climate Resilient Rice Production Training Program in six Counties
Monrovia – The Community of Hope Agriculture Project (CHAP), under the National Executing Entity (NEE-CHAP), is spearheading the Scaling up of Climate Resilient Rice Production Project organized by the Rice Production Improvement Consortium of West Africa (RICOWAS) in Liberia. This initiative, funded by the Adaptation Fund through the Sahara and Sahel Observatory (OSS), aims to boost […]
Farmers Empowered through Agroecology Innovations at Practical Workshop in Ofinso
In a significant stride toward promoting sustainable agriculture, the Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana, in collaboration with the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research-Crops Research Institute (CSIR-CRI), conducted a successful two-day practical workshop on agroecology and circular economy innovations. Held on September 26th and 27th, the event attracted 58 participants, including farmer association leaders, agriculture […]
Tanzania: Researchers, Extension officers and Rice farmers trained on SRI Principles
Researchers from Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI), extension officers and Rice farmers at Ruvu scheme in Chalinze District, Coast Regional and Mkula schemes in Kilombero District, in Morogoro Region have trained on integrated ways of control pests that affect rice farming and benefit of Plant Clinic model as continuation of the training under the project […]
Rice farmers must adapt organic manure for rice cultivation – Noah Nash writes
Soil fertility is crucial for crop growth, primarily due to the presence of organic matter in the soil. While chemical fertilizers have increased plant yields, they have not effectively improved soil health. RICOWAS has successfully introduced the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) initiative in 13 West African countries. This climate-resilient rice production (CRRP) farming system […]
Rice farmers in Kenya to double yields with SRI technique
Rice farmers in Kenya are set to double their production, reduce seed wastage by 90 percent and cut on water costs by 40 percent, thanks to a new precise production method that significantly reduce plant population, improve soil conditions and require less water. Dubbed System of Rice Intensification (SRI), this low water, labor-intensive, organic method […]
Agricultural Extension Agents trained in System of Rice Intensification (SRI) technology
Participants on the field as part of the training Some Agricultural Extension Agents (AEAs) in the northern sector have attended a two-day training workshop to enhance their capacity on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) technology. Participants on the field as part of the training It was also for them to learn about the available […]
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 […]
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, […]