System of Rice Intensification (SRI) includes a method called Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) which is a form of controlled irrigation of the rice crops. The benefits from the program include

1. Reduction in methane emissions as compared to traditional rice cultivation.
2. Reduction in water consumption .
3. Reducing fuel consumption .
4. Increase paddy yields .
5. Reduce required seeds for transplanting.
6. Reduce use of chemical fertilizers and agrichemicals .
7. Reduce irrigation demand .
8. Reduce production costs .
9. With increased output and reduced costs, farmers net income is increased .