Optimum nitrogen rates and methods of application increase crop productivity and farm income while reducing negative environmental effects. Field experiments were conducted during four consecutive rice growing seasons in 2012–2013 to determine the effects of different N rates and methods of fertilizer application on floodwater ammonium concentration, rice yields and N use efficiency under two water regimes: continuous standing water and alternate wetting and drying (AWD).

In the section titled, "From Yellow to Green: Building a Sustainable Regional Development Model (Page 75 ~ 83)" the UNCCCD describes some of the best practices of Green Asia Network, which earned it the 2014 Land for Life Award.