The document summarizes findings from a study on rice farming systems in Nepal. It found that the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method produced higher yields than conventional methods. Key factors for SRI's higher yield were using younger seedlings, fewer seedlings per hill, wider spacing, and intermittent flooding irrigation. However, SRI adoption remains limited due to factors such as labor availability, irrigation access, and distance to fields. Farmers adapt their rice farming practices based on their local resources and conditions.