sustainable farming Archives - Page 17 of 21

23
Oct

Vietnam’s MARD endorses Mechanized Direct Seeding combined with Fertilizer Deep Placement as an advanced technology for rice cultivation

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CGIAR Initiative on Asian Mega Hanoi, Vietnam (October 8, 2024) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development-Department of Crop Production (MARD-DCP) has officially recognized the “Technical guidelines on mechanized direct seeding combined with fertilizer deep placement for rice production in the Mekong River Delta” as a technical advancement in crop production. The guidelines, authored […]

20
Oct

Green rice revolution reaps nationwide benefits

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Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has said we must “breathe life into the rice plants,” instilling new vitality in the rice industry through digital technology, green development, circular economy, and innovation. HÀ NỘI — Known as a major rice producer worldwide, Việt Nam is making significant strides in reducing the environmental impact of this staple […]

17
Oct

IRRI bats for mechanised direct seeded rice practice

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Addressing an agriculture workshop here, IRRI scientist Ashok Kumar Yadav said the DSR method reduces water requirement by 40 per cent. BHUBANESWAR : Scientists of International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) on Wednesday advised farmers to adopt mechanised direct seeded rice (DSR) practice in place of broadcasting and transplantation of paddy. Addressing an agriculture workshop here, […]

17
Oct

Low interest loan programme launched for high-quality rice cultivation

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The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has launched a programme offering low-interest loans to farmers to serve sustainable rice production in the Mekong Delta. Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has launched a programme offering low-interest loans to farmers to serve sustainable rice production in the Mekong Delta. The programme is a […]

16
Oct

PM leads discussion on high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation in Mekong Delta

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on October 15 to discuss solutions to a project on sustainable development of one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030, which was launched in November 2023. Can Tho […]

16
Oct

National workshop on sustainable rice production organized

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ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, organized a Brainstorming Workshop on ‘Sustainable Rice Production: Strategies and Policies’ on 16 October 2024. The Chief Guest Dr B. Venkateswarlu, Former Vice-Chancellor, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, Maharashtra, emphasized the need for rationalization of rice areas and suggested focusing on improving the paddy yields in low-productive […]

14
Oct

Advancing direct-seeded rice technology in northern Bangladesh through mechanized clustered demonstration

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Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Nuruzzaman, Saidul Islam, and Amaresh Chandel Agriculture is the backbone of rural communities in Bangladesh, where farming employs more than 60% of the population. Farmers have been cultivating their lands using plenty of work, water, and expense. As rice is the staple food of Bangladesh, rice farming has a distinct […]

10
Oct

A sustainable rice revolution is underway in Thailand

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In Thailand, efforts are underway to accelerate best practices in rice farming that are environmentally friendly and socially responsible, while boosting yields for farmers. The aim is to make food systems more resilient and decarbonise the agriculture sector. Every day, rice sustains billions across Asia and the globe, serving as an essential, affordable source of […]

10
Oct

Capacity project promotes sustainable, low-carbon rice production in SE Asia

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The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organised a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Cần Thơ on October 9 to launch the Capacity Building for Sustainable and Low-Carbon Rice Innovations in Southeast Asia (CABIN) project. CẦN THƠ — The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) organised a conference in the Mekong Delta city of Cần […]

09
Oct

Mekong targets low-emission rice production with carbon credit initiative

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Carbon credits could become a key measure of success in sustainable rice farming, according to Dr Nguyen Do Anh Tuan, Director General of the International Cooperation Department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD). Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Carbon credits could become a key measure of success in sustainable rice farming, according to Dr […]

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