Download or read book Rice Production in Sri Lanka written by Kenneth M. Menz and published by Hyperion Books. This book was released on 1990 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An evolving paradigm of agricultural mechanization development How much can Africa learn from Asia written by Diao, Xinshen, ed. and published by Intl Food Policy Res Inst. This book was released on 2020-12-07 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agricultural mechanization in Africa south of the Sahara — especially for small farms and businesses — requires a new paradigm to meet the needs of the continent’s evolving farming systems. Can Asia, with its recent success in adopting mechanization, offer a model for Africa? An Evolving Paradigm of Agricultural Mechanization Development analyzes the experiences of eight Asian and five African countries. The authors explore crucial government roles in boosting and supporting mechanization, from import policies to promotion policies to public good policies. Potential approaches presented to facilitating mechanization in Africa include prioritizing market-led hiring services, eliminating distortions, and developing appropriate technologies for the African context. The role of agricultural mechanization within overall agricultural and rural transformation strategies in Africa is also discussed. The book’s recommendations and insights should be useful to national policymakers and the development community, who can adapt this knowledge to local contexts and use it as a foundation for further research.

Download or read book Prospects for adopting system of rice intensification in Sri Lanka A socioeconomic assessment written by Namara, Regassa E., Weligamage, Parakrama, Barker, Randolph. and published by IWMI. This book was released on 2003 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, there is an increasing worldwide interest in assessing the potential for maintaining or increasing rice yields by reducing or eliminating the use of chemicals and by decreasing irrigation requirements. The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) first developed in Madagascar and now being tested in many countries, is an example of such an approach. The system is based largely on organic farming principles and additional requirements for spacing and the transplanting of seedlings.

Download or read book Potential for Diversified Cropping in the Rice Lands of Sri Lanka written by C. M. Wijayaratna and published by IWMI. This book was released on 1996 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduction and objectives; Recent trends in diversified cropping in rice lands; Agro-ecological factors that influence diversified cropping in rice lands; Economic, social, and institutional factors affecting diversified cropping; Summary and conclusions.

Download or read book Sustainable Rice Production for Self sufficiency in Sri Lanka written by D. W. Abeywickrama and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Climate change impacts on crops in Sri Lanka written by Amarasingha, R., Marambe, B., Suriyagoda, L., Punyawardena, R., Herath, H., Jayawardena, S., Jayakody, P. et al. and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2021-07-08 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agriculture is one of the most important economic sectors of Sri Lanka and is key to the livelihoodof its population. As agriculture is one of the sectors most vulnerable to climate change, a thorough understanding of its impact is critical for formulating informed and effective adaptation strategies. Climate change challenges agriculture in many ways and affects – directly or indirectly – the economy, productivity, employment and food security. Assessing the impacts of climate change on crops is fundamental for elaborating evidence-based adaptation policies and strategies, guaranteeing sustainable pathways towards intensification and adopting climate-smart agricultural practices. This report presents insights about future climate change impacts on six crops (rice, maize, green gram, big onion, chilli and potato), selected according to a wide range of criteria: contribution to gross domestic product, relevance to food security and role as staple food, importance for farming systems, social impact, effect on employment, role as animal feed, consumer preferences, contribution to the export market, climatic vulnerability/resilience, market prices and price fluctuations, and farming input requirements.

Download or read book Rice Crop written by Farooq Shah and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-09-05 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rice is a staple crop in many coastal and non-coastal areas of the globe and requires a large production area. With the increasing trends in population , it is pivotal to increase the production of this important crop for sustainability. The introduction of high-yielding rice cultivars through molecular breeding is one of the possibilities that can ensure sustainability. Additionally, development of new biotic and abiotic stress-resistant cultivars with higher nutritional value can revolutionize the rice industry.

Download or read book Rice Production in the Millennium written by and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Rice Production in Sri Lanka written by K. M. Menz and published by Hyperion Books. This book was released on 2014-06-17 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The status of water use efficiency and productivity with a focus on paddy rice in Sri Lanka written by Salman, M., Suzuki, H., Ahmad, W., Giusti, S., Ali, A., Rathnayake, W.M.U.K., Sirisena, D.N., Senanayake, D.M.J.B., Herath, W.M.T.M., Meegasthenna, J., Ponnampalam, Y., Bandulasena, W.M., De Silva, A., Nandharathne, A.B.D.T., Sooriyaarachchi, A.T., Bandara, D., Pathmarajah, S. and published by Food & Agriculture Org.. This book was released on 2023-03-30 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Global water demand is likely to grow in the next 20 to 30 years due to agriculture intensification, population growth, urbanization, and climate change. In Sri Lanka, one-third of the rural population depends on agriculture. Rice is the national staple food which is cultivated twice a year on more than half a million hectares of land under a range of physical and environmental conditions. Despite being self-sufficient in rice production, Sri Lanka has low levels of water productivity and water use efficiency in paddies. Furthermore, its water and food security is extremely vulnerable to climate change. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been active to increase the understanding of the status of water use efficiency and water productivity in Sri Lanka through the project “Efficient Agricultural Water Use and Management Enhancement in Paddy Fields”, funded by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). The project objective is to identify limits and potentials of paddy rice production at national level. The project findings presented in this report are a basis for assisting the country with the evaluation of the status of water use efficiency and water productivity of paddy fields, providing technical and policy support to enhance water resources management in Sri Lanka.

Download or read book Handbook of Climate Change and Agroecosystems written by Daniel Hillel and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-13 with total page 1160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Joint Publication with the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America."

Download or read book Traditional Lowland Rice Agriculture in Sri Lanka written by Ola Palm and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Principles and Practices of Rice Production written by Surajit K. De Datta and published by Int. Rice Res. Inst.. This book was released on 1981 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Rice Milling Industry in Sri Lanka written by T. Binhur Sappideen and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Production Efficiency of Paddy Rice Farming Evidence from Polonnaruwa District of Sri Lanka written by Gamini Loku Bandara Delungahawatta and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Soils of Sri Lanka written by Ranjith B. Mapa and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-05-16 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the soils of Sri Lanka. Including sections on the soil research history, climate, geology, geomorphology, major soil types, soil maps, soil properties, soil classification, soil fertility, land use and vegetation, soil management, soils and humans, soils and industry, and future soil issues, the book summarizes the current state of knowledge in a concise and highly reader-friendly way.

Download or read book Patterns of Varietal Adoption and Economics of Rice Production in Asia written by International Rice Research Institute and published by Int. Rice Res. Inst.. This book was released on 2012 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: