The first Green Revolution substantially increased rice production in many countries in Asia, using a package of new seeds, fertilizer and irrigation. In his book The Doubly Green Revolution: Food for all in the 21st century, Gordon Conway calls for a second Green Revolution that stresses environmental protection as an integral part of crop management. While many factors are involved in rice production (e.g., land preparation, variety, nutrient, water, etc.), this paper looks at the role of pesticides and trends in their use in Asia and the changes needed in their use to help green the “Green revolution”.
The world’s rice parks cover some 150 million ha of land.
These rice parks need to be kept healthy and vibrant.