Straw Management

Current Issues

Straw Burning in Fields

Nutrient Loss
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Pollution
Loss of Biodiversity (Soil Microorganisms and Beneficial Fauna)

Straw Incorporation in Flooded Fields: Methane Toxicity, Black Root Rot Disease

How does straw management impact the carbon footprint?

Circular Economy from Rice Straw:

No burning to ensure biodiversity and sustainability in rice cultivation.
No incorporating rice straw in flooded fields to reduce methane (CH4) emissions.
Rice straw is used in the production of mushroom, livestock feed, and biofertilizer/compost.

Watch the video to learn more about “Sustainable Straw Management for a Circular and Low-Emission Agriculture”

And “Production and Utilization of Rice Straw Pots”

Mechanized rice straw collection and removal from the field

Collecting rice straw for mushroom cultivation and compost production can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 20% compared to incorporating straw into flooded fields.