In Senegal, agricultural production is affected by increasing land degradation – i.e. in the Senegal River valley, an important rice-growing area. The main causes are deforestation, overgrazing, the abandonment of sustainable agricultural practices, and the excessive use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The Farmer Field School approach integrated the System of Rice Intensification and involved training producers. This was followed by a comparative analysis of the effects of traditional practices on rice production and sustainable land management. Subsequently, the most effective and sustainable practices were identified and promoted. In a context of climate change, land degradation, and declining yields, SRI appears to be a promising farming practice for sustainable land management, improved natural resource management, and enhanced resilience of family farms.

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