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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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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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International Delegates Explore CABIN-supported High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Production and Circular Economy Models in Can Tho, Viet Nam

Can Tho, Vietnam (24 July 2026) – As nations across Asia and the Pacific race to align food security with global climate commitments, Viet Nam’s Mekong Delta is emerging as...

July 25, 2026

IRRI presence straw management solutions supported by CABIN project at Mekong Forum 2026

Bangkok, Thailand (23 July 2026), At the Mekong forum 2026 on July 23, 2026, IRI took the stage to present field-tested options for sustainable rice straw management. As part of...

July 24, 2026

Turning Rice Straw into Opportunity: CABIN Project Promotes Circular Agriculture Through Innovative Composting Technology

Ninh Binh, Vietnam | 8 July 2026 Rice straw is often viewed as a challenging agricultural byproduct, frequently burned or discarded after harvest. However, a field demonstration supported by the...

July 9, 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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