System of Rice Intensification (SRI) - Proceedings of the Experience-Sharing National Workshop: Fifth National SRI workshop

The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) follows a set of principles in rice production management for a more efficient interaction between plants, soil, water and nutrients; creating a congenial environment for the healthy growth of plants and realizing their best potential productive capacity. In brief, SRI involves: • Carefully planting single, young seedlings at optimally wide spacing • Keeping soil moist but well-drained and aerated • Adding compost or other organic materials to the soil when possible. These practices not only increase rice yield significantly, but also help to save our soil and environment, and ensure a more sustainable production system.