With the growing concern on agricultural production over the threat posed by climate change, farmers' adaptation has been regarded as one of the most important measures to sustain agricultural productivity and food security. To support the farm-level adaptation, comprehensive and...

This work presents a modified version of the integrated economic-climate model RICECH₄. The aim of the work was to expand the basic RICE model by explicitly accounting for methane (CH₄) emissions along with traditional carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions, as well as the subsequent analysis of...

Using primary data collected from 3,493 households in the Faridpur district of Bangladesh, this study investigates the factors influencing farmers' preference for high-yielding rice varieties over other beneficial traits such as nutritional value, stress tolerance, and input efficiency....

Zinc deficiency poses a significant health challenge in Bangladesh, particularly among preschool-aged children and nonpregnant, nonlactating women, To address this issue, the government of Bangladesh has made efforts since 2013 to promote the cultivation and consumption of zinc-biofortified rice...

Purpose: This study examines the operational and business challenges associated with rice straw management, focusing on sustainable alternatives to traditional burning methods. The research identifies key barriers and potential solutions for effective rice straw utilization within the Valencian...

Sustainably produced rice could play a significant role in securing future global food supply, potentially offering an approach to mitigate biodiversity loss, address food security challenges, and contribute to economic growth. To drive successful market adoption of sustainably produced rice, it...

This paper aims to examine the effect of nutrition training on the adoption of high-zinc rice among female farmers with young children in Bangladesh. The authors first conducted a randomized controlled trial by providing female farmers with micronutrient training in randomly selected villages in...

The Malagasy government aims for self-sufficiency in rice production by 2027, targeting 6 million tons in 2024 and 11 million tons by 2030. Despite recent production increases, challenges such as competition from cheaper imports, low productivity, and climate change persist. This paper analyzes...

Rice is a staple crop for over half the world's population, and accurate, timely information on its planted area and production is crucial for food security and agricultural policy, particularly in developing nations like Sri Lanka. However, reliable rice monitoring in regions like Sri Lanka...

This paper measures the impact of a micronutrient training among women farmers with young children on the demand for zinc-enhanced varieties. We conducted a randomized control trial by providing micronutrient training in randomly selected villages in May-June 2017. These farmers were also given...

Dependence on imports increases the risk of global price volatility, particularly in the event of disruptions to international trade. Furthermore, global price fluctuations-often beyond the control of local governments-exacerbate domestic price volatility. The rice supply chain in East Java...

Green transformation of food production is an important approach for promoting sustainable agriculture. Based on field survey data from Nanjing Agricultural University's Chinese Land Economy Survey, this study innovatively explores the relationship between farmers' livelihood risks and the green...

Climate change poses significant threats to agriculture, particularly in regions that heavily rely on farming for economic stability and food security. This study examines the economic impact of climate change on net revenue in the Delta region, a critical area for Myanmar's rice production....

In Southern Bangladesh, where rice dominates as the staple crop, the introduction of salt-tolerant potato and sweet potato varieties aims to enhance agricultural productivity and address food and nutrition insecurity in response to climate change and soil salinization. This study evaluates the...

This study examines the impact of agronomic training provided by large-scale private investors (LSPIs) involved in land acquisitions on smallholder rice farmers in northern Ghana, where public extension services are limited. Using panel data from 2017/2018 and 2020/2021, combined with spatial...

Most farms in the Global South are small family farms and supporting these in generating ideal profits is critical for reducing poverty. We study the state of Bihar, the poorest in India where approximately 100 million people source their food and income from farms smaller than two hectares. Our...

Amid escalating global climate change, the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has emerged as a critical driver of variability in agri-food systems. Using high-frequency panel data from 46 prefectures in Japan spanning 2000-2025, this study establishes a multi-scale analytical framework to...

This study finds that the one-period lagged income of China's rice farmers, as measured by net profit, has a significant linear negative impact (inhibitory effect) on rice green total factor productivity (RGTFP), a relationship characterized by two separate singlethreshold effects. Against the...

This study uses survey data for 1,366 rice farmers in the Jianghan Plain to examine the impact of Internet use on farmers' chemical fertilizer application. Key findings are as follows: First, Internet use significantly reduces the intensity of fertilizer application, and the result remains...

Agricultural production accounts for 64.2% of the Vietnam's Mekong Delta. However, this sector has to face damage risks, especially from the natural disasters, such as flood, drought, severe soil salinity, pests, and erosion, which might factor into the farmers' risk attitude and their...

This study estimates transient and persistent technical efficiencies (TEs) using a generalized true random-effects (GTRE) model. We estimate the GTRE model using maximum likelihood and Bayesian estimation methods, then compare it to three simpler models nested within it to evaluate the...

Many rice farmers burn stubble and straw after harvest, which worsens air pollution. This paper examines the impact of training on the adoption of advanced rice harvesting technologies that reduce the need for crop burning. It uses data from a cluster randomized controlled trial in Pakistan. The...

Established by the United Nations in 2015 with a target date of 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework with specific objectives to guide global development policy. The SDGs extend and modify an earlier framework, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), established in...