**Low-Methane Rice** refers to rice produced using farming practices designed to reduce methane emissions from rice paddies—a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. A key approach is **Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD)**, which alternates between flooding and drying the fields instead of keeping them continuously flooded. Other practices include proper rice straw management, selecting suitable rice varieties, and applying fertilizers efficiently.
Beyond **reducing methane emissions**, Low-Methane Rice can help **conserve water, reduce energy use and irrigation costs**, and support low-carbon agriculture. It represents an important step toward more sustainable rice production and greater resilience to climate change.