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 00:00 01:44 Listen to our BSc Agronomy Student Elia P. Mollel Key Features […]
Development of a Solar Energy Operated Weeder for Wetland Paddy Crop
A solar energy operated two-row weeder was developed for weeding in wetland paddy crop. Its major components are power source, power transmission system, weeding wheels, and a float. The power source comprised a DC motor, solar panel, and power storage unit with maximum power point tracker and motor controller. Solar panel/power storage unit through a […]
Cultivating Prosperity: Madagascar’s Rice Revolution
It’s 8 a.m., and the sun over Madagascar is already etching shadowy grooves across the landscape in the small village of Tsinjorano. Farmer Patricia Suzy Razafindrafara, 42, shades her eyes with her palm and surveys her rice fields. Thick stalks sway in the gentle breeze as crickets sing a morning lullaby. She carefully kicks off […]
FAO spearheads adoption of new rice production technology in Tanzania in push to raise yields and boost farmer incomes
TANZANIA – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), through funding from the European Union (EU), has embarked on training farmers on the system of rice intensification technology (SRI) in an effort to improve their yields and incomes. IPP Media reports that FAO has earmarked farmers in the Morogoro and Mbeya regions by […]
In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the rapid expansion of rice consumption in recent years has led to increased production. It is assumed that the expansion of rice production in SSA is mainly due to an increase in production area, while the total amount of unutilized arable land is decreasing. In this paper, we first analyze the […]
Unique technique enables Tanzanian rice growers produce more with less seeds, water and land
Smallholder rice farmers drawn from green rolling hills of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania are benefiting from a unique farming technique that has enabled them produce more with less seeds, water, and smaller plots of land while applying the Integrated Pest Management (IPM). The technique dubbed System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an environmentally sustainable farming method […]
SYSTEM OF RICE INTENSIFICATION (SRI) -CULTIVATION
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) has emerged as a promising agricultural methodology for enhancing rice productivity while promoting sustainability and resilience in rice cultivation systems. This abstract aims to provide an overview of SRI, highlighting its principles, practices, and potential benefits. SRI emphasizes the optimization of plant growth conditions through improved soil, water, and […]
Mountain Grove News Journal. April 8. [The agricultural sector witnessed a significant shift towards sustainability, with green rice production marking a notable increase. SRI at the top of the list of mentions.]
In 2023, the agricultural sector witnessed a significant shift towards sustainability, with green rice production marking a notable increase. This transformative move not only underscored the global commitment to environmental stewardship but also reflected the growing consumer demand for products that are both healthful and environmentally friendly. Rice, a staple food for over half of […]
Liberia: CHAP Promotes Urban, Peri-urban Agriculture
Published at: 03/25/2024 – 08:08 / Updated at: 03/25/2024 – 08:20 JK ARTICLE BYJUDOEMUE M. KOLLIE — Launches 12.5 hectare rice harvest It was amazing for many to know that rice grows very well in an urban community like the Zubah Town urban agricultural project, which is situated in Du-port Road, Paynesville. Last week, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) in […]
En Côte d’Ivoire, des experts ouest-africains tablent sur le riz résilient au climat
PARTAGER Le Centre de formation à la mécanisation agricole de Grand-Lahou (CFMAG), situé dans le Sud ivoirien, a abrité du 1er au 5 avril 2024 un séminaire international de formation des formateurs en riziculture. Ce séminaire, organisé par l’Agence nationale d’appui au développement rural (ANADER), a réuni 45 experts de la sous-région. Il s’inscrit dans […]
Experience of Piloting SCI for Elephant Foot Yam in Gaya, Bihar State of India
Having a sufficient supply of good-quality vegetables has always been a problem for households in the project area: Gaya district of Bihar. An indication that progress is being made on this key element for human nutrition is that we have seen a fall in the market prices of green and other vegetables during the peak […]
ANOTHER SCI: A SYSTEM OF CARROT INTENSIFICATION
On our Teltane Farm in Monroe, Maine, USA, we have begun adapting System of Crop Intensification (SCI) ideas to our carrot production, with considerable success in this second trial season (2014). A previous and smaller trial of SCI for carrots in 2012 was very successful and encouraged us to expand and duplicate the methods that […]