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, […]
“I LOVE LIBERIAN RICE” PARTNERSHIP
Jubilee Justice is forging an important relationship with The Motherland in its new partnership with Robert Bimba, the founder of I Love Liberian Rice. Mr. Bimba and his team in Monrovia, Liberia are growing rice in the same manner that we are—using the climate friendly System of Rice Intensification (SRI). Erika Styger, our partner, advisor, […]
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 […]