Achieving more with less:
SRI - A new way of rice cultivation
SRI, short for System of Rice Intensification, is a set of new farming practices developed to increase the productivity of land, water, and other farm input. Reports by thousands of farmers and practitioners around the world show that the SRI plants develop strong roots and stalks, and more tillers, with higher yields and even better rice quality– all with less input of water, seeds and other capitals. Rice plants under SRI methods have shown to better resist drought, water logging and wind damages.

Based on practices from many countries, research of documentations, field visits, first hand photos, and interviews with people, a WBI team is developing a multimedia Toolkit to help disseminate the knowledge and bring awareness to people who may be interested in learning more about SRI.

Now you can view the Toolkit by clicking the following links:


Improving Rice Productivity and Achieving Water Savings
Audience: It is intended for policy and decision makers, managers of development projects, and stakeholders involved in agriculture, water resource and irrigation management.  (12 minutes)
Flash Version  

"How-to” Guide for Farmers and Practitioners Based on an application in the Philippines
Audience: It is intended for farmers and practitioners who are interested to see how SRI is applied on the ground. (15 minutes)
Flash Version  

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