LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) of Japan, and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have launched the rice carbon neutrality project that will cover Southeast Asia.
LOS BAÑOS, Laguna — The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan , and the International Rice Research Institute have launched the rice carbon neutrality project that will cover Southeast Asia.The project titled 'Development of Rice Cropping Systems Toward Carbon Neutrality and Food Security in Asean Countries' is a key component of the Asean -CGIAR Innovate for Food Regional Program. Asean is the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
''I believe in IRRI's research, development and communication capabilities in delivering and scaling low-carbon rice cropping systems successfully,' Sakaida said.According to IRRI, the project will initially focus on the Philippines and Vietnam, with potential expansion to other Southeast Asian countries based on demand and partnership development.
IRRI Launch Asean Rice Project
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