9th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture
2024-07-24 09:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Helsinki) | Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
The theme of this conference is “Enhancing agricultural resilience by strengthening the impact of Conservation Agriculture (CA).” The time and date of the SRI presentation at this conference is noted below.
Date: SRI presentation: 9:10-11:50AM, July 24, 2024 [full conference is July 22-24, 2024]
SRI Presenter/Presentation: Francesco Carnevale Zampaolo will speak on “Compatibility between Conservation Agriculture and the System of Rice Intensification” during Session 11
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa
Organizers: Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Landbouweekblad, Conservation Agriculture Western Cape, African Conservation Tillage Network, and the FAO
More Information: See conference website

The SRI Global Research Network Webinar Series #1
2024-08-22 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Online
The theme of this webinar is “Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mitigation with the System of Rice Intensification (SRI)”
Date: 9.00 – 10.30 AM (UTC-4), August 22, 2024
Speakers:

Chusnul Arif (IPB University, Indonesia) will speak on “Managing Water in SRI Paddy Fields to Mitigate Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Maintain Yield“
James Dahlgreen (SRI-2030, UK) will speak on “Harnessing the Climate Credentials of SRI Through Top-down Interventions”

Moderator: Francesco C. Zampaolo (SRI-2030, UK)
Zoom Link: [Click Here]
For further information, please contact us at contact@sri-research.org

Mainstreaming SRI in Southeast Asia: From Trichoderma Innovations to the SEA SRI Regional Network
2024-09-04 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | 175 Warren Hall & Zoom Meeting, NY, United States
This seminar explores the mainstreaming of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Southeast Asia, focusing on innovative uses of Trichoderma for sustainable agriculture. Participants will learn about the latest research, applications, and regional collaborations through the SEA-SRI network. Experts will share insights into how these innovations can enhance crop yields, soil health, and resilience against climate change. The seminar is ideal for researchers, agronomists, and policymakers interested in sustainable farming practices and regional agricultural development.
Date: 12.20 – 01.10 PM (UTC-4), September 4, 2024
Speakers: Dr. Febri Doni (Department of Biology at Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia)
Registration Link: [Click Here]
For more information, please visit this [link]
The series is co-sponsored by the Department of Global Development, the Department of Natural Resources and the Environment, the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, and the School of Integrative Plant Science as part of courses GDEV 4961, AEM 4961, NTRES 4961, GDEV 6960, AEM 6960, and NTRES 6960.

The SRI Global Research Network Webinar Series #2
2024-10-24 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | Online
The theme of this webinar is “The Integration of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) with Intercropping”
Date and Time: October 24, 2024
9.00 – 10.30 New York, USA (GMT-4)
13.00 – 14.30 Dakar, Senegal (GMT+0)
20.00 – 21.30 Jakarta, IDN (GMT+7)
Speakers:

Francesco Carnevale Zampaolo (SRI-2030, United Kingdom) will speak on “Compatibility between Conservation Agriculture and the SRI”
Tavseef Mairaj Shah (CinSOIL GmbH & Hamburg University of Technology, Germany) will speak on “iRice – Intercropping Beans with Rice under the SRI as an Innovative Agroecological Approach

Moderator: Aisha Abdulkadir (Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria)
Zoom Link: [Click Here]
For further information, please contact us at contact@sri-research.org

The SRI Global Research Network Webinar Series #3
2025-01-21 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Online
The theme of this webinar is “System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Research in Africa”
Date and Time: January 21, 2025
8.00 – 9.30 New York, USA (GMT-5)
14.00 – 15.30 Abuja, NGR (GMT+1)
16.00 – 17.30 Dodoma, TZ (GMT+3)
20.00 – 21.30 Jakarta, IDN (GMT+7)
Speakers:

Aisha Abdulkadir (Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria) will speak on “Enhancing Food Security in Africa through SRI: Challenges and Opportunities”
Primitiva Andrea Mboyerwa (Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania) will speak on “Eco Rice: The SRI’s Pathway to Multiple Sustainable Development Goals”

Moderator: Ravindra Chandra Joshi (University of Southeastern Philippines)
Zoom Link: [Click Here]
For further information, please contact us at contact@sri-research.org

The SRI Global Research Network Webinar Series #4
2025-03-27 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Jakarta) | Online
The theme of this webinar is “Insect Diversity and Dynamics in System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Cultivation”
Date and Time: Thursday, 27 March 2025
09.00 – 10.30 New York, USA (GMT-4)
18.30 – 20.00 Delhi, IN (GMT+5:30)
18.45 – 20.15 Kathmandu, NP (GMT+5:45)
20.00 – 21.30 Jakarta, IDN (GMT+7)
Speaker: Padmavathi Chintalapati (Principal Scientist, Entomology, ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, India)
Moderator: Ram B. Khadka (Nepal Agricultural Research Council-National Plant Pathology Research Center, Nepal)
Zoom Link: bit.ly/SRIGRNWebinar4
For further information, please contact us at contact@sri-research.org

The SRI Global Research Network Webinar Series #5
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 (Asia/Jakarta) | Online
The theme of this webinar is “Integrated Assessments for Mitigation and Adaptation Co-Benefits and Trade-Offs: A Rice Case Study”
Date and Time: Thursday, 10 July 2025
08.00 – 09.30 New York, USA (GMT-4)
13.00 – 14.30 London, UK (GMT+1)
19.00 – 20.30 Jakarta, ID (GMT+7)
Speaker: Sonali Shukla McDermid (New York University, USA)
Moderator: James Dahlgreen (SRI-2030, UK)
Zoom Link: bit.ly/SRIGRNWebinar5
For further information, please contact us at contact@sri-research.org

National Conference on System of Crop Intensification for Climate-Smart, Water, and Nutrient-Efficient Agriculture
2025-09-04 10:00 - 2025-09-05 20:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Pipul Padmaja Premium Hotel, Bhubaneswar, India
The National Conference on System of Crop Intensification for Climate-Smart, Water, and Nutrient-Efficient Agriculture will bring together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore innovative approaches for sustainable farming in India. This conference will highlight the successful adaptations of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) principles to a wide range of crops including millets, maize, sugarcane, vegetables, wheat, tef, legumes, and spices.
Through plenary sessions, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing platforms, the event will address pressing challenges in agriculture such as water scarcity, soil health, and climate resilience. Participants will gain insights into proven methods that enhance productivity while conserving natural resources, making agriculture more sustainable and farmer-friendly.
📅 Date: September 4–5, 2025📍 Venue: ICAR–Indian Institute for Water Management, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha, India👥 Organizer: Indian Society of Water Management (ISWAM), Odisha Chapter📧 More Information: secretaryncsci25@gmail.com

The SRI Global Research Network Webinar Series #6
2025-10-14 20:00 - 21:30 (Asia/Jakarta) | Online
The theme of this webinar is “Cyanobacteria: Revisiting their Role as Nutrient Enriching and Resource Conserving Options under SRI/SCI”
Date and Time: Tuesday, 14 October 2025
09.00 – 10.30 New York, USA (GMT-4)
14.00 – 15.30 London, UK (GMT+1)
18.30 – 20.00 New Delhi, IN (GMT+5:30)
20.00 – 21.30 Jakarta, IDN (GMT+7)
Speaker:Radha Prasanna (ICAR-IARI, India)

Moderator: Alex Pears (SRI-2030, UK)
Zoom Link: bit.ly/SRIGRNWebinar6
For further information, please contact us at contact@sri-research.org
