Rice Is Life: Lotus Foods Recipe Book Release
Pre-order available for 11 October 2022 releaseRICE IS LIFE, from the founders of Lotus Foods, Caryl Levine and Ken Lee, share 65 recipes showcasing rice in easy-to-cook meals from around the world. From Arroz Con Pollo to Hainanese-Inspired Chicken and Rice, to Ramen “Carbonara” and Soba Noodles with Green Tea Broth and Smoked Salmon.Lotus Foods […]
SRI-2030 Is A Nominee For The Earthshot Prize 2023
The Earthshot Prize is an initiative aimed at identifying and scaling up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. In recognition of its transformative potential, cool earth and Cranfield University have nominated SRI as a solution for the prestigious Earthshot Prize, testament to SRI’s impact and potential to contribute to global efforts towards climate action […]
SRI Expansion In The Kurdish Region Of Iraq
Dr. Khidhir Abbas Hameed is a pioneer of SRI development, working tirelessly to expand its implementation in the Kurdish region of Iraq. Collaborating with farmers and government officials, he aims to enhance understanding of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the region and convey its benefits for both farmers and the environment. Through his lectures, he […]
The Sustainable Rice NDC Alliance Spring Update
The Sustainable Rice NDC Alliance continues to support its core aim of implementing high-yield low-emission rice agriculture by elevating rice-related NDC commitments. We will explain the progress of the Alliance since winter and over Spring. Please contact the Alliance through James (james@sri-2030.org) or Francesco (francesco@sri-2030.org). Recent Activities After our Focus on Finance meeting in October, […]
SRI methods are tested in Angola for the first time
The context of Angola Rice consumption in Angola, like in many other African nations, is rising due to shifts in eating habits and population growth, especially in urban areas. After maize and cassava, rice is the third most consumed crop in the country, with per capita consumption reaching around 40 kg, making Angola one of the major rice consumers in […]
SRI Breakthrough launches in Cameroon
SRI Breakthrough launches in Cameroon The mission of SRI-2030 is to scale up SRI and the complementary agroecological farming practices around it. The challenge, as so often, is not what to do, but how to bring about change at scale and speed. This is why we’re partnering with organisations and governments across Africa that are […]