08 October 2024, VN: For over 60 years, IRRI has played a pivotal role as an international organization with a network of 17 offices worldwide and over 1,000 members. Since the early days of its cooperation with Vietnam, IRRI has supported farmers by introducing scientific and technological advancements, contributing to Vietnam’s emergence as one of […]
Though puzzled by jargon like carbon emissions and credits, many rice farmers have been part of a clean agriculture project for over a decade, attracted by its high profits. Vo Minh Chieu was skeptical when first approached to trial a new type of rice which promised low levels of carbon emissions. He did not expect […]
by Razi Faruqi Pasha Astungkara Way is at the forefront of Bali’s regenerative agriculture movement, committed to revitalising the island’s farming practices through sustainable and innovative methods. Established in January 2021, we partner with local farmers, local and international academics, and impact investors to spearhead a regenerative rice farming initiative that blends modern ecological practices […]
Hanoi (VNA) – The Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang plans to expand the rice cultivation model in the 2024 Summer-Autumn crop targeting one million hectares of high-quality and low-emission rice by 2030. The green growth rice is to be piloted in Long Phu, to other local districts, towns, and cities. After the first crop, […]
Water has become the most crucial limiting factor for Pakistan’s agricultural growth. Despite the availability of millions of acres of barren land, particularly in Balochistan and Punjab, the country’s cultivated area could not be expanded in the past due to the scarcity of surface and quality groundwater. In Pakistan, water scarcity is an increasingly important […]
Traditional rice farming presents significant environmental challenges. Practices like burning leftover straw after harvest and submerging fields throughout the growing season waste water and release harmful greenhouse gases, particularly methane, into the atmosphere—impacting both the environment and human health. Fortunately, sustainable alternatives are available. Introducing dry cycles during rice cultivation can greatly reduce carbon emissions. […]
By India Education Diary Bureau Admin Direct Seeded Rice technology is effective rice production technology for farmers of Eastern India under changing climate: Dr Gary Atlin An interaction meeting of scientists from International organizations International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Phillipines and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF), Washington, USA with team of scientists from ICAR […]
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Trần Thanh Nam met with a World Bank (WB) delegation to discuss preparations for signing the Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF). HÀ NỘI — Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Trần Thanh Nam on Monday met with a World Bank […]
Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam on September 23 met with a World Bank (WB) delegation to discuss preparations for signing the Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with the Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF). Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Tran Thanh Nam on September 23 met […]
Agricultural officials have proposed using straw for mushroom cultivation, livestock feed and fertiliser, but a more comprehensive economic plan is needed to manage this resource more effectively. CẦN THƠ — Việt Nam’s plan to cultivate one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice in the Mekong Delta has yielded some early success. Still, some challenges remain, […]
