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Rice Straw Management

Knowledge about rice straw management for low carbon rice production and a circular economy.

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Rice Straw Management

Knowledge about rice straw management for low carbon rice production and a circular economy.

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Get the latest updates and events on sustainable rice straw management.

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Get the latest updates and events on sustainable rice straw management.

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Sustainable Rice Straw Management Knowledge Bank

A free data repository including technical documents and guidelines on rice straw management, available in 5 different languages.

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Sustainable Rice Straw Management Knowledge

Short, easy to understand courses on sustainable rice straw management technologies.

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CABIN Project Promotes Precision Agriculture: Reducing Costs, Increasing Income, and Cutting Emissions for Vietnam’s Rice Sector

CAN THO CITY, Vietnam – The “Rice Crop Manager” digital app, combined with precision seeding machinery and drones, helps Mekong Delta farmers cut fertilizer use by over 30%, boost yields...

April 25, 2026

From Mekong to Mekong: Cambodia Learns Vietnam’s Straw Mushroom Know-How as Cross-Border Circular Agriculture Takes Root

CAN THO, Vietnam, 27 January 2025 – On the outskirts of the Mekong Delta, inside a cooperative that once saw rice straw only as waste to be burned, a quiet...

January 27, 2026

Official Launch of the Video: Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Rice Straw Management

We are pleased to officially launch a new video highlighting practical and innovative approaches to sustainable rice straw management in Southeast Asia. From Waste to Opportunity: Transforming Rice Straw Management...

January 21, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about sustainable rice straw management

Why should I manage rice straw instead of burning it?

Managing rice straw helps improve soil fertility, reduces air pollution, and can be used to make organic fertilizer or grow mushrooms. Burning straw wastes nutrients and harms health and the environment.

What can I do with rice straw after harvesting rice?

Rice straw can be composted into organic fertilizer, used to grow straw mushrooms (outdoor or indoor), or collected and sold using straw balers instead of burning it.

How long does it take to make compost from rice straw?

It takes about 30–45 days to turn rice straw into ready to use organic fertilizer when composting is done properly.

What materials do I need to make rice straw compost?

You can use rice straw mixed with cow manure or soil and nitrogen supplements (such as urea). The materials are piled in layers and kept moist for good decomposition.

Can I grow straw mushrooms outdoors?

Yes. Straw mushrooms can be grown outdoors on fields or seedbeds with good drainage. Proper composting, watering, and temperature control are important.

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