Mitti Labs, a tech-enabled project developer focused on sustainable agriculture, specifically in the rice farming sector, has unveiled five rice projects in India to reduce methane emissions, increase water security and build farmer resilience.
The open burning of rice straw in fields is not only a source of pollution but also an enormous waste of organic material. Researchers at Aston University in Birmingham are therefore looking at how to make inedible rice straw into the next generation...
A combination of organic and mineral fertilisers, guided by remote sensing technology, may be able to enhance crop productivity while minimising environmental impact, say researchers in Spain.
India-based BharatRohan and environmental consultancy firm Kosher Climate have joined hands to promote sustainable rice cultivation through the implementation of an advanced water-saving and carbon-reducing irrigation system.
China has pledged to continue support African countries in upgrading their agricultural sector and helping the local populations fulfil self-sufficiency, following collaborations spanning hybrid rice cultivation, irrigation and crop variety.