Focus Areas
5th International Conference on Organic & Natural Rice Farming and Production Systems (ORP-5)
Advancing Sustainable Organic & Natural Rice Farming Worldwide
Core Themes of ORP-5
Organic and Natural Rice Production Systems – Current Status
Assessment of existing organic and natural rice production practices, Field performance, productivity, and yield stability, and farmer-level experiences across diverse agro-ecologies.
Innovations and Emerging Technologies in Organic Rice Farming
Innovative organic technologies, bio-inputs, biofertilizers, and biopesticides, best practices, cost effective farmers innovations models and successful international case studies
Natural Farming Models for Sustainable Rice Production
Zero-budget natural farming, ecological and regenerative rice farming approaches, region-specific natural farming practices, Integration of livestock and diversified farming systems
Climate Change Adaptation and Carbon-Neutral Rice Farming
Climate-resilient production systems, mitigation strategies, carbon budgeting, and low-emission rice systems.
Soil, Water and Plant Health Management
Soil fertility enhancement and organic nutrient management, soil microbiome and biological soil health, water-efficient and alternate wetting and drying (AWD) systems, carbon sequestration, and integrated pest, disease, and weed management.
Food Quality, Nutrition and Human Health
Grain quality, food safety, nutritional attributes, residue-free production, and traceability, health impacts and consumer perceptions, value addition and fortified organic rice
AI-Driven Mechanization and Digital Intelligence for Organic Rice Production Systems
Leveraging Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, IoT, Precision Farming, and Smart Decision Support Systems for Sustainable Organic Rice Production Systems
Scaling, Value Chains, and Market Opportunities
Scaling up organic and natural rice production systems, sustainable supply chains and market linkages, branding, certification, and traceability systems, value chain integration, export potential and domestic market development
Policy, Institutions, and Capacity Building-Youth & Farmers Perspectives
Policy frameworks, institutional support mechanisms, certification standards and regulatory challenges, capacity building, extension, and farmer training, role of youth, startups and entrepreneurship in organic rice systems
The Three Pillars
ORP-5 is grounded in three core drivers that shape global progress in organic and natural rice systems.
Knowledge & Experience Exchange
Facilitating interactions among scientists, rice growers, policymakers, and global experts to share practical experiences and regional insights.
Innovation & System Advancement
Showcasing global innovations, best practices, and research breakthroughs to strengthen organic and natural rice production systems.
Scaling, Policy & Sustainability Pathways
Identifying barriers, analyzing impacts on food quality and environment, and exploring policy frameworks for large-scale adoption.