The project on Sustainable development of one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice cultivation linked with green growth in the Mekong River Delta by 2030 (the Project) has proven to be the right direction for rice production in the region. Since 2024, the Mekong River Delta has implemented more than 354,000 hectares of specialised high-quality, […]
Yesterday, October 27th, the JIRCAS International Symposium 2025: Accelerating the Implementation of Agricultural, Forestry, and Fisheries Technologies in the Asian Monsoon Region: Progress and Prospects for Improving Productivity and Building Sustainable Food Systems was successfully held at the Hitotsubashi Hall in Tokyo. Thank you to everyone who participated. We will report on the symposium’s findings […]
SGGP The main challenge in the Mekong Delta is managing its abundant rice straw. The key to finding value in this byproduct is to shift towards sustainable practices that turn rice straw into valuable products. While the Mekong Delta region produces millions of tons of rice straw annually. The key to finding value in this […]
Current methane estimation methods across ASEAN suffer from inadequate source coverage, datasets, and technical capacity. A coordinated regional approach is required for integrated strategies across agriculture, waste, and energy sectors to replace inconsistent national methodologies. With rice production being a major regional emission source, advanced measurement technologies, improved farming practices, and targeted policy interventions will […]
High-quality, low-emission rice cultivation models in Vinh Long Province have brought about notable changes in production techniques, such as reducing direct seeding rates, alternating wet and dry irrigation, balanced fertilisation, comprehensive mechanisation, and improved straw management. These practices contribute to developing a green, environmentally friendly agricultural sector while enhancing local livelihoods. According to Le Van […]
By Glenn Concepcion In a world grappling with a rising population, climate change, and a growing need for healthier food options, scientists are turning to an unlikely pairing: rice and seaweed. A scientific review published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition explores the vast, untapped potential of combining rice starch with biopolymers from […]
Agronomy Indian rice farming may soon enter a new era of productivity and sustainability. In a breakthrough that could redefine how the nation grows its staple crop, scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) have unveiled advanced rice lines capable of delivering higher yields while consuming […]
Launching October 10 in Sitapur, the campaign will cover 10 states, promoting DDSR to cut water use by 50%, lower costs, and reduce methane emissions while sustaining yields. By BL Mangaluru Bureau KisanKraft will launch a nationwide awareness and education campaign to promote its ‘dry direct seeded rice’ (DDSR) technology. The initiative will start on […]
Neel Kamal Bathinda: A new study, ‘A Global Synthesis Of Genotypic Variation In Crop Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Variable Nitrogen Fertilisation,’ published in Frontiers in Agronomy, performed the first comparison of crop variety impacts on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) on a global scale. The analysis shows that the choice of crop variety (specifically rice) has […]
Tilda, the UK’s best-selling rice brand, has now successfully recruited all of the farmers it works with in northern India to adopt the Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) method of growing Basmati rice, a major milestone in its sustainability journey. The breakthrough means that every farmer in Tilda’s northern Indian supply chain is now using […]
