The Problem
For every kilogram of rice we eat, a kilogram of straw is also produced. Unfortunately, it's difficult to get out of boggy rice fields, so most is burned or left to rot, producing significant methane emissions.
Rice cultivation produces 1Gt CO2e annually - more than the entire global aviation industry. If the straw could instead be collected, it would instantly halve those emissions.
Unfortunately, no efficient technology has been developed for collecting rice straw from boggy rice fields. Until now…
Partners and Collaborators
Rice Straw: Largest Agricultural Resource
1000 kg
According to IRRI, an average of 1,000kg of CO²e can be produced for every 1,000kg of paddy rice produced
1B Tonnes
Rice Straw being produced globally
300M Tonnes
Amount of rice straw being burned in Asia annually
48%
Rice cultivation contributed to 48% of all global crop emissions – more GHG emission than the whole aviation industry
Straw Traktor®: Technology that Reverses Rice Farming Emissions
Our innovation converts combine harvesters into rice straw collectors
World first: Works even in flooded conditions
Profitable: 45-70% capital cost savings vs current tech
Better Collection Capacity: Can collect up to 100% more above-ground biomass per hectare than commercial self-propelled balers
Better Fuel Efficiency: Can save up to 50% more fuel consumption per ton of rice straw collected compared to commercial self-propelled balers
3-in-1 Technology: Straw removal, soil amendment applicator, and land rotavating in 1 machine
How can we help you increase your income?
More Cropping Cycles - Increase Productivity
By using the Straw Traktor®, we are able to collect rice straw stubble, broadcast biochar onto the field, and rotavate the land – all in a single machine – leaving the field ready for the next cropping season.
This rapid turnaround at harvest time (combined with proper irrigation) enables farmers to grow 3 crops per year instead of the current 2. Effectively increasing their productivity by up to 50%.
Higher Yields. Higher Income. Lower Emissions.
Join the growing movement of farmers using clean, smart technologies to increase yields, boost income, and reduce emissions — all while restoring the health of their soil and protecting the future of farming.
Phone
+63 49 554 1504
Address
Offices in San Antonio, Pila, Laguna, PH and Lawes Open Innovation Hub, Rothamsted Research, UK