TNAU’s field trials show promising results in low-emission rice cultivation

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore, has demonstrated through field-scale trials, the scope for advancing low-emission rice through climate-smart innovative interventions.

Usage of Singapore-based TLL (Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory) fertiliser cocktail, AWD (Alternate Wetting and Drying), and Methanotroph Consortium (microorganisms that break methane into carbon dioxide, biomass or methanol) resulted in substantial increase in yield, and reduction in carbon dioxide emission.

A 20% yield increase in field trials on 100 acres, and 369.4 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emission reduction were recorded, when compared to the productivity and environmental impact caused by conventional farmers’ practices .The field-trial demonstration, the TNAU believes, will pave way for scaling up climate-smart rice production.

An international workshop on Thursday (September 17, 2026) focussed on integrating scientific innovation with practical, economically feasible and farmer-friendly practices for low-emission rice production.