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Minister Endorses Youth-Led Eco-Friendly Rice Initiative 

The “Future of Good Life” project empowers Thai youth to advance sustainable rice farming, reducing carbon emissions and promoting low-carbon agriculture. The Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat, has endorsed the Future of Good Life project, a youth-led initiative aimed at promoting sustainable rice farming practices. During a meeting at the ministry, […]

Scientists designed a hybrid type of rice to reduce methane emissions.

This hybrid rice represents a significant advancement towards sustainable agriculture, as rice cultivation contributes to about 12% of human-made methane emissions. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF. Researchers in China successfully grew a new low-methane hybrid rice variety across multiple locations, with additional tests conducted in the fall of 2022 at two other sites, 300 kilometers apart, […]

The Rice Revolution: Slashing 70% of Methane Emissions While Boosting Yields.

Scientists have developed a new rice strain that emits 70% less methane, addressing a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. By identifying key compounds in rice root exudates, they bred a non-GMO, high-yield variety with a lower environmental impact. Field tests in China confirmed its effectiveness, and researchers are now working on getting it to […]

ASEAN leadership to bend the curve on climate by strengthening food systems.

Nine out of ten grains of rice are grown in Asia. In the global trade of rice, almost one in every three grains will be exported from either Thailand or Viet Nam. Thailand alone produces approximately 20 million tonnes of rice annually, making it one of the top rice-exporting countries globally. This staple crop, consumed […]

Sustainable rice farming project in Laos introduces new technology to boost organic rice production.

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times/ANN): Lao Brewery Company (LBC) has reached a significant milestone in its Sustainable Rice Farming Project by incorporating drone technology to apply organic foliar fertiliser. This initiative aims to improve both the yield and quality of organic rice. Members of the media were invited to a 15-hectare organic rice plantation in Makhiew village, […]

Diversifying export markets: How Indian rice brands are reaching new global destinations. 

Quality, sustainability, and innovation continue to propel growth. By Vikram Marwaha. Rice has been an integral part of Indian culture and tradition for ages, representing prosperity, rituals, and celebrations. From being a part of auspicious ceremonies to everyday meals, rice holds an emotional and spiritual bond with millions of Indian households. There has been a […]

ICAR-CRRI Empowers Vulnerable Rice Farmers in Cuttack to Combat Climate Change and Boost Productivity.

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) 10 January 2024, New Delhi: Aiming to transform farmers from victims of climate change into resilient climate warriors, a 4-day training program on “Improved Paddy Production Technologies in the Changing Climate” concluded at the ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack. Sponsored by the Agricultural Technology Management Agency, Darbhanga, Bihar, the […]

Hybrid Rice + Innovations: A Path Forward For Climate-smart Agriculture.

08 January 2024, Philippines: Rice, while a staple food for half of the world’s population, is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily methane and nitrous oxide. With rice cultivation accounting for nearly 48% of all GHG emissions from croplands, solutions are urgently needed to address this global environmental challenge. A comprehensive […]

Thailand switching to low-carbon rice to meet net-zero goal.

The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry is promoting low-carbon rice cultivation to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, tackle global warming and boost competitiveness in the global market. Rice production is among the sectors where Thailand is targeting emission reductions to achieve its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat said on […]

IRRI facilitates training of trainers (ToT) for rice carbon markets study in Southeast Asia

Banking on collaborations to better understand farmers’ readiness to participate in carbon markets, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently conducted a series of capacity-building activities in Thailand and Vietnam, including Training of Trainers (ToT) and enumerator workshops, as part of its ongoing projects to accelerate methane reductions in rice farming Rice farming, a vital […]