In SACA Project, BRRI plays a pivotal role in advancing rice-based cropping systems under CA. Its contributions include:
Leading research on alternative rice establishment methods such as Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) and Non-Puddled Transplanting (NPTR).
Conducting agronomic trials on rice varieties, sowing times, and weed management.
Supporting APSIM model calibration with rice-specific data.
Collaborating on LTEs and field demonstrations at BRRI campuses.
Contributing to the development of extension materials and training modules.