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The agricultural sector contributes significantly to global GHG emissions. Accurate monitoring and mitigation of these emissions are critical for reducing the sector’s carbon footprint. There are significant challenges in implementing Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems, including a lack of farm-level data, technical capacity, and common methodologies. Progressing from Tier 1 to Tier 3 MRV systems for GHG reporting is

Big data and machine learning combined with scenario and spatial analysis can identify context-dependent pathways for sustainable intensification. Analytics-led strategies for crop intensification can generate transformative advances in productivity, profitability, and environmental outcomes. INDIA, October 18, 2024 – As the world’s largest rice exporter and a crucial player in global food security, India has made impressive strides in agricultural productivity

The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) recently concluded a two-month, 10-module refresher course on responsible stewardship, effective management, and best practices across the institute, helping ensure that IRRI maintains its high performance and world-class standards in operational stewardship. Led by Dr. Gururaj Kulkarni, Head of the IRRI Stewardship Unit and Global Head of Research Infrastructure and Regulatory Compliance, the refresher

by Shilomboleni, Helena; Murori, Rosemary; Njau, Simon; Musila, Ruth; Panchbhai, Ajay; Menge, Daniel; Ismail, Abdelbhagi; and Connor, Melanie Key messages: A high-yielding, moderately climate-resilient rice variety, Komboka (IR05N221), meaning “to ‘liberate”, was introduced in Kenya in 2013. Despite favorable traits such as a higher number of tillers, uniform crop stand, higher yield and disease resistance, the adoption of Komboka was

by Mou Rani Sarker, Bushra Humaira Sadaf and Ahmad Salahuddin With around 300 households, Hironpur (pseudonym) in Munshigonj Union in Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira is located in southwest Bangladesh. The village is facing significant agricultural challenges. The villagers’ livelihood depends on agricultural production, including vegetable gardening, shrimp farming, cattle raising, and poultry farming. The community heavily relies on canals, known as

by Allan Bomuhangi (IRRI), Jummai O. Yila (IRRI), Eileen Nchanji (Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT), and Ranjitha Puskur (IRRI) Introduction Ensuring equitable access to quality seeds of climate-resilient, high-yielding crop varieties is critical to enhancing agricultural productivity, contributing to food security, and improving the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. However, entrenched barriers such as limited mobility and lack of access

Muhammad Ashraful Habib, Swati Nayak, Nuruzzaman, Saidul Islam, and Amaresh Chandel Agriculture is the backbone of rural communities in Bangladesh, where farming employs more than 60% of the population. Farmers have been cultivating their lands using plenty of work, water, and expense. As rice is the staple food of Bangladesh, rice farming has a distinct place among the numerous

Bushra Humaira Sadaf This article highlights Mrs. Farida Begum’s success in improving food security, nutrition, and income through integrated year-round homestead vegetable farming. SHAHBAJPUR, BANGLADESH, October 14, 2024 – Mrs. Farida Begum, a 45-year-old mother of three, lives in Shahbajpur, Rangpur Sadar, Rangpur District in northwestern Bangladesh with her family. Together, they manage a 3.5 acre main crop field,