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Rice could be farmed in a climate friendly way

By Hicbd
Wed Sep 23 2020 11:23 am

"There are four general techniques, best used in combination, to improve rice production and reduce (methane) emissions:
- Water: Mid-season drainage and alternate wetting and drying improve aerobic conditions.
- Nutrients: More balanced application of nutrients reduces methane emissions while supporting yields.
- Plant varieties: Rice varieties (cultivars) that are less water-loving can be used in more aerobic environments.
- Tillage: Techniques for seeding rice without tilling the ground maintain stable soils."

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https://www.drawdown.org/solutions/improved-rice-production
https://civileats.com/2020/04/23/rice-farming-has-a-huge-carbon-footprint-could-it-become-a-climate-solution/

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Environment Food Climate Change / Global Warming Global Agriculture / Smallholder Farms Biodiversity Rice

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