Videos/Media

In the rice-growing world, SRI is one of the most talked about developments. Below is just a sampling of links to audio and video stories about SRI. If you search for "SRI rice" on YouTube you will find many interesting results.

The World Bank:

India - A New Way of Cultivating Rice

5 minute video and background information about the World Bank’s support for SRI in the state of Tamil Nadu

World Bank Institute Learning Program on Water:

SRI - Achieving More with Less: A New Way of Rice Cultivation

The World Bank Institute has produced a Multimedia Toolkit to help disseminate information about SRI. The Toolkit includes two videos.

Improving Rice Productivity and Achieving Water Savings

Overview of SRI, including benefits and challenges.

"How-to" Guide for Farmers and Practitioners

Detailed field guide to SRI practices based on an application in the Philippines.

Living on Earth: Growing Rice Debt Free

On April 3, 2009, National Public Radio (NPR) aired a feature produced by Living on Earth, which was authored by Beth Hoffman, a student of Michael Pollan. Lotus Foods introduced Beth to SRI last fall before her trip to Orissa. This radio feature puts SRI in a larger social and agricultural context and shows how SRI gives farmers a new option.

All Things Considered: Part 1. India's Farming 'Revolution' Heading for Collapse

All Things Considered: Part 2. Green Revolution' Trapping India's Farmers in Debt

On April 13 and 14, 2009, in a two-part series, NPR journalist Daniel Zwerdling reported on problems in India created by the so-called ‘Green Revolution.’ SRI is already being promoted by many Indian states as one solution to these problems.

Système de Riziculture Intensive (SRI) in Madagascar

2008 French-language video by the French journalist, Corinne Lalo posted to YouTube

Better U Foundation

Click on "Site Map" and then "Madagascar" for videos of the Better U Foundation field visit to SRI farmers in 2008.

Cornell International Institute for Food, Agriculture and Development (CIIFAD) SRI

Links to videos audio about practicing SRI.