0889 Adoption of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Indonesia to Increase National Rice Production and to Reduce Methane Emissions from Rice Fields
Presenter: Fitri Ardi, Dian Nareswari, Nia Kesuma Megasari, Ahmad Jatika, Suichi Sato and Iswandi Anas
Workshop on SRI at the Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta
Presenter: Iswandi Anas, D. K. Kalsim, Budi I. Setiawan, Yanuar and
Sam Herodian
Institution: (Bogor Agricultural University) (IPB)
Audience: Workshop on SRI, Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta
Subject Country: Indonesia
Presenter: K. N. Bhatt
Title: Finger Millet for Nutrition, Health and Ecological Security: SFMI
Date: June 5, 2015
Venue: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Sponsor: SRI-Rice
Presenter: Ram Bahadur Khadka
Title: New Directions for the System of Rice Intensification in Nepal: Mechanization and Biofertilizers
Date: December 9, 2016
Venue: Mann 102, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an agroecological approach that can increase rice yields by 30-50% or more while reducing water, seed, and chemical input use by 30-50%, 80-95%, and 30-100% respectively. SRI has spread to over 50 countries and more than 4 million farmers since 1997 using four principles: early plant establishment, reduced plant competition, use of organic matter, and reduced water use. The SRI International Network and Resources Center at Cornell University and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations promote SRI.
Poster at the 4th International Rice Congress
Authors: Febri Doni, Anizan Isahak, Norela Sulaiman, Che Radziah Che Mohd Zain, Abidah Ashari, Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff
Title: Use of Tricoderma spp. in Enhancing Rice Productivity
Venue: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Date: October 28-31, 2014
Poster at the 4th International Rice Congress
Presenter: Pascal Gbenou, Noukpo Agossou, Marjolein Visser
Title: Farmer Evaluation of the System of Rice Intesification and Conventional Rice Cultivation Methods in Benin
Venue: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Date: October 28-31, 2014
Presenter: Iswandi Anas, D. K. Kalsim, Budi I. Setiawan, Yanuar and
Sam Herodian
Institution: (Bogor Agricultural University) (IPB)
Audience: Workshop on SRI, Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta
Subject Country: Indonesia
Presenter: K. N. Bhatt
Title: Finger Millet for Nutrition, Health and Ecological Security: SFMI
Date: June 5, 2015
Venue: Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Sponsor: SRI-Rice
Presenter: Ram Bahadur Khadka
Title: New Directions for the System of Rice Intensification in Nepal: Mechanization and Biofertilizers
Date: December 9, 2016
Venue: Mann 102, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an agroecological approach that can increase rice yields by 30-50% or more while reducing water, seed, and chemical input use by 30-50%, 80-95%, and 30-100% respectively. SRI has spread to over 50 countries and more than 4 million farmers since 1997 using four principles: early plant establishment, reduced plant competition, use of organic matter, and reduced water use. The SRI International Network and Resources Center at Cornell University and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations promote SRI.
Poster at the 4th International Rice Congress
Authors: Febri Doni, Anizan Isahak, Norela Sulaiman, Che Radziah Che Mohd Zain, Abidah Ashari, Wan Mohtar Wan Yusoff
Title: Use of Tricoderma spp. in Enhancing Rice Productivity
Venue: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Date: October 28-31, 2014
Poster at the 4th International Rice Congress
Presenter: Pascal Gbenou, Noukpo Agossou, Marjolein Visser
Title: Farmer Evaluation of the System of Rice Intesification and Conventional Rice Cultivation Methods in Benin
Venue: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Date: October 28-31, 2014
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an alternative rice cultivation method that can improve yields and reduce water usage compared to conventional methods. Field trials in multiple countries found average SRI yields were 2-3 times higher than conventional methods. SRI changes management practices like transplanting young seedlings and reducing plant density to promote deeper, more extensive root growth and increase beneficial soil microbes. This allows plants to make more efficient use of available nutrients and water. SRI represents a new paradigm that relies more on biological processes in soil and plants than external chemical inputs like fertilizers.
The document discusses the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), a method for growing rice that modifies standard practices to improve yields. SRI involves changing the management of plants, soil, water, and nutrients to support larger, more extensive root systems and promote soil biota. This agroecological management improves the growing environment and yields better rice phenotypes from any genotype using less water, seeds, and other inputs. SRI has led to increased yields of 50-100% or more in many countries along with other benefits like water savings, increased resistance to stresses, and reduced costs, methane emissions, and environmental impacts.
Title: Development of integrated rice-azolla-duck-fish farming systems with SRI methods for rice production in the Mekong River region, Vietnam
Presenter: Nghia Nguyen Soil Biology Laboratory, Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture & Applied Biology, Cantho University, Cantho City, Vietnam
Venue: Cornell University
Date: July 1, 2015
The document summarizes research on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) being conducted in China and other countries. SRI is an alternative rice cultivation method that involves wider spacing of young seedlings, reduced water usage, and other practices. Studies have found SRI can lead to higher rice yields, improved grain quality, and reduced costs compared to conventional methods. Researchers are exploring different techniques to adapt SRI principles to local growing conditions. Overall, results suggest SRI has potential to increase rice productivity while reducing environmental impacts.
Poster presentation at the 4th International Rice Congress
Authors: Nurul Hidayati, Triadiati, and Iswandi Anas
Sukmasakti, and Rahayu Widyastuti
Title: Root morphology and anatomy of rice plants cultivated under SRI
Venue: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Date: October 28-31, 2014
Poster presentation at the 4th International Rice Congress
Authors: Nurul Hidayati, Triadiati, and Iswandi Anas
Title: Physiological and morphological changes in rice plants under SRI
Venue: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Date: October 28-31, 2014
The Climate Food and Farming (CLIFF) Research Network is an international research network that helps to expand young researchers' knowledge and experience working on climate change mitigation in smallholder farming. CLIFF provides grants for selected doctoral students to work with CGIAR researchers affiliated with the Standard Assessment of Mitigation Potential and Livelihoods in Smallholder Systems (SAMPLES) project.
This presentation is entitled System of Rice Intensification with Intercropping by Tavseef Mairaj Shah, a scientist with the Institute of Wastewater Management and Water Protection Hamburg University of Technology.
Presented by: Norman Uphoff, CIIFAD, Cornell University, USA
Presented at: Panel on Climate Change and Rice Agriculture 3rd International Rice Congress, Hanoi, Vietnam
Presented on: 9 November 2010
Title: Conservation Agriculture and the System of Rice Intensification
Presented by: Erika Styger
Presented at: Special Exhibit/Event on Rice Production at Agritechnica
Venue and Date: Hannover, Germany November 15, 2013
Presenter: Norman Uphoff
Title: Agroecological Strategies for Raising Crop Productivity with Reduced Inputs, with Less Water Requirement, and with Buffering of Climate-Change Stresses
Date: April 10, 2014
Venue: Agricultural Research Center, Sakha, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt
Dr. Abha Mishra. Senior Research Specialist-cum-Affiliated Faculty
Agricultural Systems and Engineering
School of Environment Resources and Development. Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Researchers in India evaluated the impacts of different water management practices during the post-vegetative stage of rice cultivation using conventional methods and the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). They found that maintaining shallow flooding or alternate wetting and drying increased grain yield and water productivity more under SRI compared to continuous flooding. SRI produced 58% higher yield and 91% greater water productivity using 16% less irrigation water through enhanced root growth and physiological functions. The study demonstrated that SRI methods can improve resource use efficiency and food security in a sustainable manner.
Role of Sulphur in Oilseed Crops - By Rahul Raj Tandon (IGKV Raipur, C.G)Rahul Raj Tandon
1. The document discusses the role of sulfur in oilseed crops. Sulfur is essential for plant growth and development as it is required for chlorophyll formation, oil synthesis, and enzyme activation.
2. Common oilseed crops grown in India like groundnut, mustard, soybean, and sesame have sulfur requirements ranging from 10-15 kg/ha. Application of sulfur fertilizers increases the yield and oil content of these crops.
3. Sulfur deficiency in soils and crops has increased due to the use of sulfur-free fertilizers and lack of organic manures. Deficiency symptoms include pale yellow leaves initially in young plants. Application of sulfur sources like gypsum
Author: Norman Uphoff
Title: Opportunities to Raise Agricultural Production with Water-Saving and with Climate-Change Resilience for Diverse Crops and CountriesOpportunities to Raise Agricultural Production with Water-Saving and with Climate-Change Resilience for Diverse Crops and Countries
Presented at: The Brown Bag Lunch with Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA
Date: November 6, 2017
Venue: FAS/USDA, Washington D.C.
Agronomy: Precision water management in different rice ecosystemsJagadish.M Gayakwad
This document discusses various methods of water management in rice production. It begins with an introduction to rice cultivation and its high water requirements. It then discusses the importance of precision water management to produce more crop per drop of water. The document provides details on various rice production systems including transplanted rice, direct seeded rice, aerobic rice, and their water requirements and yields under different irrigation schedules. It concludes that precision water management through appropriate irrigation methods and schedules is necessary to address the challenges of decreasing water availability.
Sakshi Pandey presented on resource conservation technologies and their impact on resource conservation, economics, and productivity in agriculture. Some key points:
1) Indian agriculture consumes about 30% of total electricity and 20% of the world's arable land, yet faces increasing challenges of water scarcity, soil degradation, and stagnating yields.
2) Various resource conservation techniques were discussed, including conservation tillage practices like zero-tillage, reduced tillage, and furrow irrigation to save water, reduce energy use, and improve yields.
3) Precision farming tools like leaf color charts, green seekers, and laser land leveling were also presented as improving nutrient and water use efficiencies.
PowerPoint by Erika Styger, SRI-Rice, Cornell University, New York, presented at the First Workshop on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Latin America at EARTH University in Costa Rica, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2011
PowerPoint presented Erika Styger at the First First Workshop on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Latin America at EARTH University in Costa Rica, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2011
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on conservation agriculture given to the Department of Agronomy at PJTSAU, Hyderabad. The presentation covers the basic principles and global practice of conservation agriculture, techniques for water and soil conservation, and the impacts of conservation agriculture on sustainable agriculture. Key points discussed include minimum soil disturbance, permanent organic soil cover, diversified crop rotations, various water harvesting and irrigation methods, and benefits such as improved soil quality, reduced erosion, higher water use efficiency, and increased crop yields.
Improvement in biological characteristics of alkaline soils by using pressmudIAEME Publication
1) The study aimed to improve the biological properties of alkaline soils by adding pressmud, a byproduct of the sugar industry.
2) Adding pressmud increased the soil bacteria and fungi counts, lowered the soil pH, and increased nutrients. The optimum application rate was found to be 80 tons per hectare.
3) Pressmud improved the biological properties of the alkaline soil, making it more suitable for agriculture. However, electrical conductivity increased above safe levels at application rates over 80 tons per hectare.
Contributers: Norman Uphoff, CIIFAD, Cornell University, USA
Iswandi Anas, Biotechnology Lab, IPB, Indonesia
O.P. Rupela, former Principal Scientist, ICRISAT, India
A.K. Thakur, Directorate of Water Management, India
T.M. Thiyagarajan, Tamil Nadu Agric. Univ., India
Presented at: Conference of Association of Applied Biologists on Positive Plant-Microbial Interactions
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is an alternative rice cultivation method that can improve yields and reduce water usage compared to conventional methods. Field trials in multiple countries found average SRI yields were 2-3 times higher than conventional methods. SRI changes management practices like transplanting young seedlings and reducing plant density to promote deeper, more extensive root growth and increase beneficial soil microbes. This allows plants to make more efficient use of available nutrients and water. SRI represents a new paradigm that relies more on biological processes in soil and plants than external chemical inputs like fertilizers.
The document discusses the System of Rice Intensification (SRI), a method for growing rice that modifies standard practices to improve yields. SRI involves changing the management of plants, soil, water, and nutrients to support larger, more extensive root systems and promote soil biota. This agroecological management improves the growing environment and yields better rice phenotypes from any genotype using less water, seeds, and other inputs. SRI has led to increased yields of 50-100% or more in many countries along with other benefits like water savings, increased resistance to stresses, and reduced costs, methane emissions, and environmental impacts.
Title: Development of integrated rice-azolla-duck-fish farming systems with SRI methods for rice production in the Mekong River region, Vietnam
Presenter: Nghia Nguyen Soil Biology Laboratory, Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture & Applied Biology, Cantho University, Cantho City, Vietnam
Venue: Cornell University
Date: July 1, 2015
The document summarizes research on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) being conducted in China and other countries. SRI is an alternative rice cultivation method that involves wider spacing of young seedlings, reduced water usage, and other practices. Studies have found SRI can lead to higher rice yields, improved grain quality, and reduced costs compared to conventional methods. Researchers are exploring different techniques to adapt SRI principles to local growing conditions. Overall, results suggest SRI has potential to increase rice productivity while reducing environmental impacts.
Poster presentation at the 4th International Rice Congress
Authors: Nurul Hidayati, Triadiati, and Iswandi Anas
Sukmasakti, and Rahayu Widyastuti
Title: Root morphology and anatomy of rice plants cultivated under SRI
Venue: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Date: October 28-31, 2014
Poster presentation at the 4th International Rice Congress
Authors: Nurul Hidayati, Triadiati, and Iswandi Anas
Title: Physiological and morphological changes in rice plants under SRI
Venue: Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC), Bangkok, Thailand
Date: October 28-31, 2014
The Climate Food and Farming (CLIFF) Research Network is an international research network that helps to expand young researchers' knowledge and experience working on climate change mitigation in smallholder farming. CLIFF provides grants for selected doctoral students to work with CGIAR researchers affiliated with the Standard Assessment of Mitigation Potential and Livelihoods in Smallholder Systems (SAMPLES) project.
This presentation is entitled System of Rice Intensification with Intercropping by Tavseef Mairaj Shah, a scientist with the Institute of Wastewater Management and Water Protection Hamburg University of Technology.
Presented by: Norman Uphoff, CIIFAD, Cornell University, USA
Presented at: Panel on Climate Change and Rice Agriculture 3rd International Rice Congress, Hanoi, Vietnam
Presented on: 9 November 2010
Title: Conservation Agriculture and the System of Rice Intensification
Presented by: Erika Styger
Presented at: Special Exhibit/Event on Rice Production at Agritechnica
Venue and Date: Hannover, Germany November 15, 2013
Presenter: Norman Uphoff
Title: Agroecological Strategies for Raising Crop Productivity with Reduced Inputs, with Less Water Requirement, and with Buffering of Climate-Change Stresses
Date: April 10, 2014
Venue: Agricultural Research Center, Sakha, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt
Dr. Abha Mishra. Senior Research Specialist-cum-Affiliated Faculty
Agricultural Systems and Engineering
School of Environment Resources and Development. Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
Researchers in India evaluated the impacts of different water management practices during the post-vegetative stage of rice cultivation using conventional methods and the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). They found that maintaining shallow flooding or alternate wetting and drying increased grain yield and water productivity more under SRI compared to continuous flooding. SRI produced 58% higher yield and 91% greater water productivity using 16% less irrigation water through enhanced root growth and physiological functions. The study demonstrated that SRI methods can improve resource use efficiency and food security in a sustainable manner.
Role of Sulphur in Oilseed Crops - By Rahul Raj Tandon (IGKV Raipur, C.G)Rahul Raj Tandon
1. The document discusses the role of sulfur in oilseed crops. Sulfur is essential for plant growth and development as it is required for chlorophyll formation, oil synthesis, and enzyme activation.
2. Common oilseed crops grown in India like groundnut, mustard, soybean, and sesame have sulfur requirements ranging from 10-15 kg/ha. Application of sulfur fertilizers increases the yield and oil content of these crops.
3. Sulfur deficiency in soils and crops has increased due to the use of sulfur-free fertilizers and lack of organic manures. Deficiency symptoms include pale yellow leaves initially in young plants. Application of sulfur sources like gypsum
Author: Norman Uphoff
Title: Opportunities to Raise Agricultural Production with Water-Saving and with Climate-Change Resilience for Diverse Crops and CountriesOpportunities to Raise Agricultural Production with Water-Saving and with Climate-Change Resilience for Diverse Crops and Countries
Presented at: The Brown Bag Lunch with Foreign Agricultural Service, USDA
Date: November 6, 2017
Venue: FAS/USDA, Washington D.C.
Agronomy: Precision water management in different rice ecosystemsJagadish.M Gayakwad
This document discusses various methods of water management in rice production. It begins with an introduction to rice cultivation and its high water requirements. It then discusses the importance of precision water management to produce more crop per drop of water. The document provides details on various rice production systems including transplanted rice, direct seeded rice, aerobic rice, and their water requirements and yields under different irrigation schedules. It concludes that precision water management through appropriate irrigation methods and schedules is necessary to address the challenges of decreasing water availability.
Sakshi Pandey presented on resource conservation technologies and their impact on resource conservation, economics, and productivity in agriculture. Some key points:
1) Indian agriculture consumes about 30% of total electricity and 20% of the world's arable land, yet faces increasing challenges of water scarcity, soil degradation, and stagnating yields.
2) Various resource conservation techniques were discussed, including conservation tillage practices like zero-tillage, reduced tillage, and furrow irrigation to save water, reduce energy use, and improve yields.
3) Precision farming tools like leaf color charts, green seekers, and laser land leveling were also presented as improving nutrient and water use efficiencies.
PowerPoint by Erika Styger, SRI-Rice, Cornell University, New York, presented at the First Workshop on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Latin America at EARTH University in Costa Rica, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2011
PowerPoint presented Erika Styger at the First First Workshop on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Latin America at EARTH University in Costa Rica, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2011
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on conservation agriculture given to the Department of Agronomy at PJTSAU, Hyderabad. The presentation covers the basic principles and global practice of conservation agriculture, techniques for water and soil conservation, and the impacts of conservation agriculture on sustainable agriculture. Key points discussed include minimum soil disturbance, permanent organic soil cover, diversified crop rotations, various water harvesting and irrigation methods, and benefits such as improved soil quality, reduced erosion, higher water use efficiency, and increased crop yields.
conservation agricultural improved practices in cropping systems
Similar to 0889 Adoption of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Indonesia to Increase National Rice Production and to Reduce Methane Emissions from Rice Fields
Improvement in biological characteristics of alkaline soils by using pressmudIAEME Publication
1) The study aimed to improve the biological properties of alkaline soils by adding pressmud, a byproduct of the sugar industry.
2) Adding pressmud increased the soil bacteria and fungi counts, lowered the soil pH, and increased nutrients. The optimum application rate was found to be 80 tons per hectare.
3) Pressmud improved the biological properties of the alkaline soil, making it more suitable for agriculture. However, electrical conductivity increased above safe levels at application rates over 80 tons per hectare.
Contributers: Norman Uphoff, CIIFAD, Cornell University, USA
Iswandi Anas, Biotechnology Lab, IPB, Indonesia
O.P. Rupela, former Principal Scientist, ICRISAT, India
A.K. Thakur, Directorate of Water Management, India
T.M. Thiyagarajan, Tamil Nadu Agric. Univ., India
Presented at: Conference of Association of Applied Biologists on Positive Plant-Microbial Interactions
1. SRI (System of Rice Intensification) adoption has increased in Indonesia over the past decade, growing from a few thousand hectares in 2002 to over 10,000 hectares by 2007-2008, across 28 provinces.
2. The Indonesian government strongly supports expanding SRI to boost rice productivity and food security, as rice is the main staple crop but domestic production does not meet demand.
3. Research institutes, universities, NGOs and international organizations have played roles in promoting SRI in Indonesia through field demonstrations, training centers and cooperation across countries.
Presented by: Norman Uphoff, CIIFAD, Cornell University, USA
Presented at: BioVision Alexandria 2010 New Life Sciences: Future Prospects
Date Presented: 04/15/2010
1. The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a resource-saving, high-yielding rice farming method that can meet the needs of increased land and water productivity, accessibility for poor farmers, environmental friendliness, pest and drought resistance, and profitability for farmers.
2. SRI practices such as young seedlings, wider spacing, and intermittent flooding have been shown to increase yields by 50-100% with 25-50% less water and 10-20% lower costs of production compared to conventional methods across multiple countries.
3. SRI also provides benefits like reduced methane emissions, greater pest and disease resistance, stronger resistance to stresses like lodging and drought, and improved grain quality.
A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of spraying potassium silicate at different crop growth stages on brown spot incidence and grain yield in rice. Potassium silicate (3%) was sprayed once, twice, or thrice at 15, 30, and 45 days after transplanting. Disease incidence was lowest in plots sprayed thrice, followed by those sprayed twice. Grain yield and straw yield were also highest in plots sprayed thrice or twice. Spraying potassium silicate multiple times at different crop growth stages more effectively reduced brown spot incidence and increased rice yields compared to single or fewer sprays.
Efficacy of new herbicide in summer ground nut in saurashtr regionRaju Daki
This document presents a thesis presentation on evaluating weed management techniques in summer groundnut. The presentation was given by Mr. Daki Raju and guided by Dr. B.K. Sagarka and Dr. N.M. Zalawadia. The research aims to evaluate the efficacy and economics of different weed control treatments and their effect on yield and yield attributes of summer groundnut. A field experiment was conducted using a randomized block design with 12 treatments and 3 replications. Preliminary results suggest that the highest production, profit and economic weed management can be achieved through a weed free treatment or integrated methods using pre-emergence herbicides with one hand weeding.
Effect of Biofertilizers and their Consortium on Horticultural CropsSourabhMohite
The presentation includes detailed information about the mode of action of different biofertilizers including plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria. By the use of different biofertilizers, we can minimize the quantity of chemical fertilizers and other agrochemicals. use of biofertilizers enhances plant growth with increased yield and quality sustainably. it also includes some case studies which confirm the beneficial use of biofertilizers and PGPR.
Effect of substrate disinfection on the biologicalDr. siddhant
This document examines the effect of different substrate disinfection techniques on the yield and biological efficiency of Pleurotus sajor-caju mushroom cultivation. Various techniques were tested including autoclaving, hot water application, radiation, and chemical treatment. Chemical treatment using formaldehyde and bavistin produced the highest yield of 360g and biological efficiency of 72%. Autoclaving and hot water treatments also increased yield compared to the untreated control. Two fungal competitors, Peziza sp. and Coprinus spp., were found on the untreated beds but disinfection reduced their presence. Proper substrate disinfection is important for maximizing mushroom yield by eliminating competing microorganisms.
Soil is a wonderful gift of nature for living creatures. It supports crop growth. It is an important environmental factor, and has a close reciprocal relationship with the plants growing in it and the soil microbes that exist in it. The forest soil consists of high humus with variety of microbes. In this experiment forest area of Newasa was selected for evaluation of nutrient status and bacterial population. On the basis of density of grasses Iseilema prostratum L, Setaria pumila (Poir.) Roem. & Schult, Aristida hystrix L., Dactyloctenium aegyptium (L.) Willd, Fimbriristylis miliacea (L.) Vahl. were selected. 100 soil samples from different locations from rhizosphere of these monocots were collected and analyzed for soil nutrient status and nitrogen fixing bacterial population. It was recorded that, out of five plants, the rhizosphere soil of Setaria pumila L. showed maximum bacterial population (11700540.00). Available nitrogen (320 kg/ha) and % organic carbon (0.60 %) followed by Setaria pumila (Poir.) Roem. & Schult the bacterial population was (2558265.00), available nitrogen (203 Kg/ha) and % Organic Carbon (0.59%). Other soil nutrients were also measured.
Integrated nutrient management influence on crop yields in dryland agriculturearchana reddy
The document discusses integrated nutrient management (INM) in dryland agriculture systems. INM involves optimizing the use of nutrients from various sources, including inorganic fertilizers, crop residues, organic manures, and biofertilizers, to improve soil health and crop productivity. Tables from various studies show that INM approaches, such as combining reduced inorganic fertilizers with organic amendments, resulted in higher crop yields, nutrient uptake, rainfall use efficiency, and benefit-cost ratios compared to conventional practices.
Adaptation, biomass and ethanol yields of sweet sorghum (sorghum bicolor (l....Alexander Decker
This document summarizes a study that evaluated the adaptation and yields of four sweet sorghum varieties and four organic manure rates in dryland areas of Bali, Indonesia. The varieties included three from Japan (FS501, FS902, KCS105) and one local variety from Indonesia (Local Belu). The study found that all four varieties adapted well to the dryland conditions, but variety KCS105 produced significantly higher biomass, sugar, and ethanol yields than the other varieties. Specifically, KCS105 yielded 28.2 tons/ha of fresh biomass, 9.7 tons/ha of dry biomass, 2.6 tons/ha of stem sugar, and 2.4 tons/ha of ethanol
Author: Norman Uphoff
Title: Agroecological Management of Soil Systems for Food, Water, Climate Resilience, and Biodiversity
Date: December 6, 2019
Presented at: The Knowledge Dialogue on the Occasion of World Soil Day
Venue: United Nations, New York
Transformation of Sandalwood Leaves (Santalum album) into Nutrient Rich Compo...AI Publications
It is significant to use renewable resources to maximize crop yields and minimize the environmental risks accompanying with chemical residues. Composting is an age old practice for the biological conversion of organic waste into a humus-like substance which can enhance physical, chemical and biological soil properties. Vermicomposting of leaf litter by Eisenia foetida and Eudrilus eugenia potentially play a substantial role in remediation of organic waste as well as building up of soil fertility for sustainable agriculture. Present study was based on the conversion of Sandal wood leaf waste into nutrient rich best source. Sandal wood leaf were chopped at fine level and later mixed with cattle dung in order to pre composting followed by addition of earthworm.Several factors were also analysed during process. It was found that physical factors viz. pH, temperature moisture content etc. were significantly fluctuating at initial time period but later it was stagnant at constant level. Volume of waste and density were also reduced at the end of process. Colour of waste also turned into black that was good for seed germination but bad for health of earthworm. Final product was found odour less. Present results revealed about favourable condition of addition of earthworm into leaf litter waste and also explore the capability of both earthworm species to degrade leaf litter after semi-digested condition.
Transformation of Sandalwood Leaves (Santalum album) into Nutrient Rich Compo...AI Publications
This document summarizes a study on the vermicomposting of sandalwood leaf litter using earthworms. Some key findings include:
- Physical and chemical parameters like pH, temperature, moisture content, and odor fluctuated more at the initial stages of vermicomposting but stabilized over time.
- The vermicomposting process reduced volume and density of the waste material and resulted in a darker, finer-grained final product.
- Seed germination rates increased from 47% with the raw material to over 80% when tested with the mature vermicompost, indicating it was a nutrient-rich growth medium.
- The study demonstrated the ability of earthworm species
Effect of wheat straw components on the yield of pleurotus eousDr. siddhant
The document presents research on the effect of different components of wheat straw (leaves, leaf sheaths, and stems of various sizes) on mushroom yield when grown on Pleurotus eous. Small and large stem pieces (1.0-1.7cm) produced the highest yields of 341-336 grams respectively, with a biological efficiency of 67.2-68.2%. Fine leaves and leaf sheaths (0.2cm) yielded the least at 218 grams with 43.6% efficiency due to having less nutrients and being more susceptible to contamination. Overall, stems were found to be the best wheat straw component for cultivating P. eous mushrooms.
Comparative study of chemical fungicides for the management of citrus gummosi...AI Publications
Field experiment was conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mehsana, Gujarat to test the efficacy of various chemical treatments for the control of gummosis (Phytophthora nicotianae var. parasitica) of Citrus during the year 2017-2019. Ten -year-old acid lime (Kagzi lime) trees were treated with Bordeaux paste and fosetyl Al. Bordeaux paste application and fosetyl Al significantly reduced gummosis incidence. It can be concluded that for effective control of gummosis, citrus trees may be treated with Bordeaux paste on the main trunk or foliar spray of fosetyl Al gave average 33.33 % and 30.00 % disease index, respectively during the three-year experiments.
This document summarizes a study on farmers' agricultural practices, use of organic manure, and water availability in Madaya township, Myanmar. The study found that most farmers were middle-aged with 11-30 years of farming experience. They owned medium-sized farms of 4-30 acres. The majority practiced continuous flooding irrigation and grew rice varieties suited to their water availability. However, many farmers lacked organic manure and experienced water shortages or flooding. The study evaluated farmers' perceptions of climate change impacts on agriculture.
Effect of application of “Grinophyll” on Growth and Yield of RiceAI Publications
The present investigation entitled “effect of application of “Grinophyll” on growth and yield of rice was carried out during kharif season of the year 2021 on the field of ASPEE, Agricultural Research and Development Foundation, Tansa farm, At-Nare, Tal-Wada, Dist- Palghar, Maharashtra. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design. The three treatments (Control, Grinophyll @ 4ml, and Grinophyll @6ml per 15 liters of water) were replicated twice times on four varieties of rice namely Dandi, Gurjari, Jaya, and GAR-13. The plant population per meter square (34.5), plant height (105.9 cm), number of tillers per plant (13.7), number of panicles per plant (13), number of panicles per square meter (442) and length of panicle (25.8 cm) was recorded maximum with application of Grinophyll @ 6 ml /15 liters of water on rice cv. “GAR-13”. The highest number of seeds per panicle (203.5), test weight (34.1 g), grain yield (57.45 q/ha) and straw yield (85.08 q/ha) was found with application of Grinophyll @ 6 ml / 15 liters of water.The data clearly revealed that, the yield obtained with treatment Grinophyll @ 6 ml / 15 liters of water on rice cv. “GAR 13” was significantly higher than all other treatments and also for growth parameters.
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Authors: Febri Doni and Rizky Riscahya Pratama Syamsuri
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This document summarizes research on using System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methods in Iraq to increase water savings and rice yields. The research found that using SRI with 3-day or 7-day intervals between irrigation used 50% and 72% less water than continuous submergence, and increased yields by 20% and 11% respectively. SRI with 3-day intervals also had the highest water productivity and net economic return, making it a promising strategy for Iraq's water-deficit conditions. The document recommends wider adoption of SRI through incentives, mechanization support, and collaboration with water user associations.
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1. African farmers today are more educated, connected, market-oriented, and aware of issues like climate change than previous generations. They are also more open to new ideas and collective action approaches.
2. Efforts to improve agriculture must consider rural-to-urban migration trends in Africa. While migration is driven by rural challenges, the younger generation remaining in rural areas is more educated and eager for progressive agriculture.
3. Things that should be avoided include mechanization tied to large-scale capital-intensive operations, land grabs, and agricultural models that turn farmers into laborers with no opportunity for management roles. Monoculture and large-scale foreign-owned farming should also be avoided.
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0889 Adoption of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Indonesia to Increase National Rice Production and to Reduce Methane Emissions from Rice Fields
1. Fitri Ardi 1 , Dian Nareswari 1 , Nia Kesuma Megasari 1 , Ahmad Jatika 2 , Suichi Sato 3 dan Iswandi Anas 1
2. Iswandi Anas, D. K. Kalsim, Budi I. Setiawan, Yanuar and Sam Herodian Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) Presented at workshop on S.R.I at Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta, June 13, 2008
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5. Yield Productive Tiller Sugiyanta , 2008 (IPB) BOGOR CONVENTIONAL 5.0 T/HA S.R.I. 7.5 T/HA Presented at workshop on S.R.I at Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta, June 13, 2008
6. S.R.I EXPERIMENT AT SAMPOERNA ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING CENTER, PANDAAN , EAST JAVA, 2008 (Herodian et al . 2008) Presented at workshop on S.R.I at Ministry of Agriculture, Jakarta, June 13, 2008 PARAMETERS NON-S.R.I. S.R.I SRI GUNTING (30 X 30 CM) S.R.I. GUNTING ORGANIC S.R.I NO. PRODUCTIVE TILLERS 23 15 19 54 NO. GRAINS PER PANICLE 33 166 154 215 WEIGHT 1,000 GRAINS (g) 25.0 27.5 29.7 31.7 YIELD AT HARVEST (T/HA) 5.7 9.3 8.3 10.8 YIELD AT 14% WATER CONTENT (T/HA) 5.5 8.9 8.0 10.5
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