sustainable farming Archives - Page 20 of 21

08
Aug

Việt Nam to establish national rice council for sustainable production, export

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6 min read

The council will be responsible for researching and proposing to the Government strategies, mechanisms and policies to create a transparent and effective legal environment for the rice market in Việt Nam Harvesting rice in Quảng Trị Province. Establishment of a national rice council is necessary to promote the sustainable goals of the rice production industry. […]

06
Aug

How a new tech promises to kill weeds in rice and wheat fields, remove need for stubble-burning

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A push for direct-seeded rice and zero-tillage wheat, using a new non-GM herbicide-tolerance technology, has the potential to reduce the environmental footprint of India’s two major cereal crops. A farmer in his direct-seeded rice field in Haryana’s Jind district. (Express Photo by Harish Damodaran) Cultivating rice using less water and not burning the leftover straw […]

06
Aug

FAO Launches Transformative Project For Sustainable, Regenerative Rice Production

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The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations organized an inception workshop for the formulation of “Sustainable and Regenerative Management of Rice Production in Pakistan” at a local hotel here on Monday KARACHI, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5th Aug, 2024) The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United […]

03
Aug

Low-emission rice farming brings higher profits, cash bonuses

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Completing harvesting recently, many farmers in Can Tho City have been offered cash bonuses for growing low-emission rice in accordance with the ‘one must, five reductions’ cultivation package. Can Tho farmers apply new farming method (Photo: NNVN) To promote ecological and sustainable rice production techniques, the Can Tho Department of Crop Production and Plant Protection […]

30
Jul

Nutrien partners with Rice Stewardship program

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4 min read

Partnership harnesses the power of innovation, sustainability to promote rice and waterfowl conservation. Nutrien joins forces with the USA Rice and Ducks Unlimited Rice Stewardship Program to further encourage the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices on U.S. rice acres. Jeff Tarsi, president of Global Retail for Nutrien, discusses the wide selection of proprietary products that […]

24
Jul

Vietnam’s pilot low-emission rice farming shows promise: Increased yields, profits, and sustainability

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3 min read

A pilot farm in Vietnam has demonstrated success in high-quality, low-emission rice farming. Compared to traditional methods, it achieves higher yields and profits and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.The One Million Hectares Program emphasizes strong collaboration between input suppliers, rice purchasers, and farmers. It utilizes innovative techniques for sustainable practices that boost yields, profits, and broader […]

15
Jul

Startup’s tricks drop methane emissions from rice cultivation by 35%

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Alternate wetting and drying can help reduce emissions and save water in rice cultivation. Age old methods of rice cultivation can be modified slightly to reduce emissions from cultivation. ASingapore-based startup is helping Southeast Asian farmers reduce methane emissions from rice cultivation. The crop that feeds nearly half of the world’s population has a large […]

13
Jul

Rice is a silent source of methane emissions: Meet the startup helping farmers tackle the problem

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8 min read

Copyright Canva Agri-tech startup Rize is helping rice farmers In Southeast Asia to reduce their methane emissions, while giving their businesses a boost. Rice feeds nearly half the world’s population, but the way we grow it has left a surprisingly high methane footprint. Of the 42 per cent of global methane emissions that agriculture accounts […]

08
Jul

Mitti Labs: Transforming Rice Farming in South Asia

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1 min read

Mitti Labs, a tech-enabled project developer, has initiated its first projects aimed at transforming rice farming in South Asia. Collaborating with the Syngenta Foundation, Ebro Foods, and Dr Reddy’s Foundation, the company has launched five projects across India to reduce methane emissions, increase water security and build farmer resilience.

08
Jul

ARIAS Society and IRRI plan sustainable rice farming future in Assam post-APART

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It focusses on ensuring the long-term viability of advancements in rice production and value chains across the region. With the APART’s closure approaching, IRRI and partners are starting to discuss a comprehensive exit strategy that will ensure the continuation and sustainability of the technologies and practices introduced by the project for the rice value chain […]

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