Agriculture

Assessment of post-harvest losses and carbon footprint in intensive lowland rice production in Myanmar

M. Gummert, Nguyen-van-hung, et al.

Discover how transitioning to improved post-harvest rice farming practices in Myanmar's Ayeyarwaddy delta can boost farmer income by 30-50%, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This compelling research was conducted by renowned authors from the International Rice Research Institute and the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the impact of transitioning from traditional to improved post-harvest rice farming practices in Myanmar's Ayeyarwaddy delta on farmer income, energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE). A field experiment with mechanized and traditional practices revealed that mechanized practices increased net income by 30–50%. Despite increased energy use, mechanized practices significantly reduced post-harvest losses and did not increase total life-cycle energy or GHGE. Improved practices, including combine harvesting, flatbed drying, and hermetic storage, reduced losses and improved rice quality. The findings offer valuable insights for policymakers in South and Southeast Asia.

Publisher

Scientific Reports

Published On

Nov 13, 2020

Authors

Martin Gummert, Nguyen-Van-Hung, Christopher Cabardo, Reianne Quilloy, Yan Lin Aung, Aung Myo Thant, Myo Aung Kyaw, Romeo Labios, Nyo Me Htwe, Grant R. Singleton

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