SRI International Network and Resources Center

Proceedings of an International Conference on
ASSESSMENTS OF THE SYSTEM OF RICE INTENSIFICATION (SRI)
Sanya, China, April 1-4, 2002

Introductory Presentations	Group Reports	Country Reports
Keynote Presentations	Subject Reports	NGO Reports
SRI Results	Conference Reports	Research Reports
		Conference Information

Organized by:

• Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD)
  
• China National Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center

Co-sponsored by:

• Association Tefy Saina, Madagascar
  
• China National Rice Research Institute

Edited by:

• Norman Uphoff and Erick Fernandes
  - Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development
  
  
• Yuan Longping and Peng Jiming
  - China National Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center
  
  
• Sebastien Rafaralahy and Justin Rabenandrasana
  - Association Tefy Saina, Madagascar

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OPENING ADDRESSES

• Introduction
• Conference Communication
• What is the System of Rice Intensification?
• Changes and Evolution in SRI Methods

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS

• An NGO Perspective on SRI and its Origins in MADAGASCAR
  Sebastien Rafaralahy, Association Tefy Saina
• A Scientist's Perspective on Experience with SRI in CHINA for Raising the Yields of Super Hybrid Rice
  L. P. Yuan, China National Hybrid Rice Research and Development Center
• A Policy-Maker's Perspective from SRI LANKA
  Salinda Dissanayake, Member of Parliament
• A Farmer's Perspective on SRI from SRI LANKA
  H. M. Premaratna, Ecological Farming Center

SRI RESULTS REPORTED

• Summary from Conference Reports
  E. C. M. Fernandes and Norman Uphoff
• Factorial Trials Evaluating the Separate and Combined Effects of SRI Practices
  Robert Randriamiharisoa and Norman Uphoff

CONFERENCE REPORTS

COUNTRY REPORTS

• Experience with SRI Methods in BANGLADESH
  A. M. Muazzam Hussain, Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee
• Experience in CUBA with the System of Rice Intensification
  Rena Perez, Ministry of Sugar
• Experiments with the System of Rice Intensification in the GAMBIA
  Mustapha Ceesay, National Agricultural Research Institute, and Cornell University
• The System of Rice Intensification in INDONESIA
  Anischan Gani, Triny S. Kadir, Arti Jatiharti, I. P. Wardhana, and Irsal Las, Agency for Agricultural Research and Development
• Experience with the System of Rice Intensification in NEPAL
  Chris Evans, Appropriate Technology Asia, Scott Justice, CIMMYT, and Shyam Shrestha, Sunrise Farm
• SRI Experience in the PHILIPPINES
  Roberto Gasparillo, Broad Initiatives for Negros Development
• Adaptation of the System of Rice Intensification in SRI LANKA
  Gamini Batuwitage, Ministry of Agriculture
• Experience with the System of Rice Intensification in Northern THAILAND
  Phrek Gypmantsiri, Chiangmai University

NGO REPORTS

• Experiences with the System of Rice Intensification in CAMBODIA
  Yang Saing Koma, Cambodian Center for the Study and Development of Agriculture
• Farmer Experimentation with the System of Rice Intensification in LAOS
  Sengthong Vongsakid, Oxfam-Community Aid Abroad/Laos
• SRI Experience of Association Tefy Saina in MADAGASCAR
  Justin Rabenandrasana, Association Tefy Saina
• CRS Experiences with SRI in MADAGASCAR
  Niaina Andriamanarivo and Patrick Rajaomilison, Catholic Relief Services
• The Practice of the System of Rice Intensification in Northern MYANMAR
  Humayun Kabir, Metta Development Foundation
• The Practice of the System of Rice Intensification in SIERRA LEONE
  Abu Yamah, World Vision/Sierra Leone

RESEARCH REPORTS

• The System of Rice Intensification and its Use with Hybrid Rice Varieties in CHINA
  Yan Qingquan, Hunan Agricultural University
• Assessment of Using SRI with the Super Hybrid Rice Variety Liangyoupei
  Ang Shengfu, Wang Xiehui, Xiong Zhongjiong, Xie Shixiu Anqing Research Institute of Agricultural Sciences, and
  Li Chengquan and Luo Yangchag, Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences
• Physiological Characteristics and High-Yield Techniques with SRI Rice
  Wang Shao-hua, Cao Weixing, Jiang Dong, Dai Tingbo and Zhu Yan
  Nanjing Agricultural University
• Tillering Patterns and the Contribution of Tillers to Grain Yield with Hybrid Rice and Wide Spacing
  Zhu Defeng, Cheng Shihua, Zhang Yuping, and Lin Xiaqing, China National Rice Research Institute
• Physiological Effects of SRI Methods on the Rice Plant
  Tao Longxing, Wang Xi, and Min Shaokai, China National Rice Research Institute
• Experiments with a Modified System of Rice Intensification in INDIA
  T. M. Thiyagarajan, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
• Evaluations of the System of Rice Intensification in Fianarantsoa Province of MADAGASCAR
  Bruno Andrianaivo, FOFIFA
• Evaluation of Nutrient Uptake and Nutrient-Use Efficiency of SRI and Conventional Rice Cultivation Methods in MADAGASCAR
  Joeli Barison, Cornell University/Landscape Development Interventions Project
• Research Results on Biological Nitrogen Fixation with the System of Rice Intensification
  Robert Randriamiharisoa, University of Antananarivo

GROUP REPORTS

• Technical and Biophysical Issues for Research and Practice
• SRI Adaptation and Diffusion Issues
• Chinese Perspectives
• User and NGO Perspectives
• Research Issues
• Roles for the Public and Private Sectors

REPORTS ON TOPICAL SUBJECTS

• Water Management
• Plant Management
• Soil and Nutrient Management
• Use of Green Manures and Cover Crops with SRI
• Contributions of Varietal Development
• Economic and Social Concerns
• Summary Representation

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

• International Organizing Committee
• International Participants
• Chinese Participants