Published 08/06/2024 3:00:23 a.m.

Farmers innovate to save Iraq's rice production

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After seeing his once-lush rice field shrink in recent years due to relentless drought, Iraqi farmer Muntazer al-Joufi fought back using tougher seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques.

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Farmers innovate to save Iraq’s rice production

NAJAF, Iraq: After seeing his once-lush rice field shrink in recent years due to relentless drought, Iraqi farmer Muntazer Al-Joufi fought back using tougher seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques. “It’s the first time we’re using modern techniques that consume less water” to cultivate rice, Joufi, 40, said as he surveyed his land in the central province of Najaf. “There is a huge difference” compared to flooding the field, Joufi added, …

08/06/2024 2:16:00 a.m.·Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Phys.org

Farmers innovate to save Iraq's rice production

After seeing his once-lush rice field shrink in recent years due to relentless drought, Iraqi farmer Muntazer al-Joufi fought back using tougher seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques.

08/06/2024 4:30:02 a.m.·United Kingdom

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Inquirer

Farmers innovate to save Iraq's rice production

Najaf, Iraq — After seeing his once-lush rice field shrink in recent years due to relentless drought, Iraqi farmer Muntazer al-Joufi fought back using tougher seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques. “It’s the first time we’re using modern techniques that consume less water” to cultivate rice, Joufi, 40, said as he surveyed his land in the

08/06/2024 6:45:56 a.m.·Manila, Philippines

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Al-Monitor

Farmers innovate to save Iraq's rice production

After seeing his once-lush rice field shrink in recent years due to relentless drought, Iraqi farmer Muntazer al-Joufi fought back using tougher seeds and water-saving irrigation techniques."It's the first time we're using modern techniques that consume less water" to cultivate rice, Joufi, 40, said as he surveyed his land in the central province of Najaf."There is a huge difference" compared to flooding the field, Joufi added, referring to a tr…

08/06/2024 3:00:23 a.m.·Washington, United States

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