Our local research teams in Bali and Ifugao delved into the challenges confronting rice farming in these regions that reveal a precarious future for indigenous rice cultivation. Despite numerous ...

“They want to farm. But they need to be paid more.” Today in Bali, farmers have low social status; the daily rate of a rice farmer who uses agrochemicals is the equivalent of $1.50, according ...

Ubud is near the center of the Indonesian island and is known for its rainforest and terraced rice paddies ... enough space to start a permaculture farm where they could grow their own food.

researchers in Bali, Indonesia, have discovered how to dramatically reduce the greenhouse gas emissions output of rice fields. Initial indications are showing a 70% reduction. The farming ...

If they borrow the rice for celebrations, they need to pay it back with interest. Beyond providing storage, the program has also become a way to economically support the farming community.

"We must realize that traditional farming and distribution may no longer be ... said Sonya when opening the 2024 Indonesia International Rice Conference (IIRC) in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Thursday, ...

The water temple priests are said to act as intermediaries between the spiritual realm and farming communities. They conduct ceremonies that give thanks and seek guidance and blessings from the gods ...