Collaboration and Convergence

One popular technique for measuring Green House Gas (GHG) emissions is the closed chamber method. To find the flux rate, gas must be trapped in a chamber and samples must be taken periodically.

RiceNxpert is an easy-to-use Android app that provides real-time nitrogen top-dressing recommendations based on leaf color analysis. It helps synchronize N application with crop needs, offering precise fertilizer doses for optimal growth.

The Chameleon Soil Water Sensor simulates how a plant might feel about the soil’s water content. Red indicates dry soil, green indicates moist soil, and blue indicates wet soil.

Real-Time Insights for Healthier Crops

The GreenSeeker is a handheld device that provides real-time crop health data by measuring the Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) in rice fields. It helps farmers optimize nitrogen use, improving fertilizer efficiency, enhancing yields, and reducing environmental impact. Additionally, it detects early signs of stress for timely interventions and cost savings.

Component of Sustainable IPM in Rice Farming

Pheromone traps use synthetic scents to attract rice stem borers to help monitor, pest populations and support to reduce pesticide use. These cost-effective, eco-friendly traps are integral to Integrated Pest Management (IPM), promoting sustainable farming practices in villages Ranajhalli, Kosalapalli, and Paliama in Ganjam district, as well as Rajualibindha and Sahada in Bhadrak district, helping farmers lower pest control expenses.

Maximizing Yields with Sustainable Intensification: The Rice-Vegetable system

Integrating vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, and tomatoes into rice-based farming during the rabi season provides significant benefits for small-scale farmers in Odisha. These crops thrive on small plots, ensuring year-round employment and boosting incomes. They enhance the nutritional value of traditional cropping systems and offer better returns as high-value cash crops, making them vital for improving the livelihoods and sustainability of farmers.

Science-Driven Solutions for Healthier Crops

Plant clinics function as diagnostic centers for farmers addressing crop health challenges, including pests and diseases. Farmers present infected plant samples, which experts from NRRI examine using microscopes and other tools. They offer tailored advice, while field staff assist with the application of recommended pesticides.

This prompt intervention reduces crop damage and improves yields, highlighting the effectiveness of science-based plant health management.