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Building Partnerships for Innovative Rice Straw Management: Key to a Greener Future

November 02, 2024 | International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) |

Experts from governments, NGOs, academia, and industry gathered at a two-day workshop co-organized by IRRI and ADB to address sustainable rice straw management in ASEAN countries. The workshop, part of the MAFF Japan-IRRI project, focused on carbon neutrality and circular agriculture.

Participants explored solutions to the prevalent issue of rice straw burning, which causes significant pollution and GHG emissions as well as nutrient and biodiversity loss. Challenges discussed included limited market value, handling difficulties, and farmer awareness. Sustainable alternatives like composting, livestock feed, biochar, and bio-pellets were highlighted for their economic and environmental potential.

The Kluang Pilot Plant in Malaysia demonstrated bio-pellet production as a promising renewable energy source. Proposed research areas included remote sensing for monitoring straw burning, microbiome applications for decomposition, and standardized cost-benefit analyses. Policy interventions emphasized raising awareness, capacity building, and equipment subsidies, along with recommendations on knowledge sharing and partnerships across agricultural and energy sectors.

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