Sustainable Rice Archives - Page 17 of 18

03
Sep

Nuclear-derived agricultural practices to boost rice yield

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ISLAMABAD: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations have trained farmers from Punjab and Sindh to employ nuclear-derived climate-smart agricultural practices to optimise rice productivity. The perfect mix of combining chemical and organic fertilizer for local soil and crops, known as the ‘IAEA/FAO Integrated Option’ […]

02
Sep

Climate-Smart Agriculture Enables Asian Farmers to Increase Rice Productivity

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Monika Shifotoka, IAEA Office of Public Information and Communication. To achieve sustainable rice production and food security in the region, farmers in six Asian countries have used nuclear derived climate-smart agricultural practices and significantly increased their rice yields, with the help of the IAEA and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). […]

10
Aug

Pakistan must transition to sustainable rice production methods for food security

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Climate change and its adverse effects on agriculture have necessitated the need for the adoption of sustainable rice production methods to ensure food security in Pakistan. “As rice is a staple crop and a significant export commodity, the urgency to implement eco-friendly practices has never been more critical,” said Dr Abi, a senior scientific officer […]

10
Aug

From farm to fork: Odisha University is skilling students to improve yield of diabetic-friendly rice

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5 min read

Students pursuing BSc (Hons) Agriculture, MBA (Agri Business Management) and MSc in Agriculture are engaged in handling production and marketing of the rice which can help agripreneurship units thrive Rajlakshmi Ghosh At a time when diabetes has become a lifestyle menace, a university in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, has taken on the task of developing a specific […]

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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6 min read

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 […]

24
Jul

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

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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 […]

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