M.Sc Agriculture Extension Education, Evaluation and Impact Assessment Course.

1. Exercise: 14
- S.SRISABARI
 Impact Assessment Indicators

2. Impact Assessment
 It is the process of evaluating effects of
proposed action, project and policy/program.
 It aim to identify & analyze the positive and
negative impacts of a particular initiative.
 Farm level impact assessment focusing on
crop yield, income, household food security,
risk mitigation and natural resource management.

3. Technology Level Indicators
Adoption Rate
Area Coverage
Yield Improvement
Input Reduction
Labor Efficiency
Cost Effectiveness
Risk Mitigation

4. i. Adoption rate
 The percentage of farmers who have adopted the promoted technology.
ii. Area coverage
 The number of hectares or farms where the technology is being
implemented.
iii. Yield improvement
 Changes in crop yield or productivity resulting from the implementation
of the technology.
iv. Input reduction
 Reduction in the use of inputs such as water, fertilizers and pesticides
due to the technology.

5. v. Labor Efficiency
 Improvement in labor productivity or reduction in labor requirements
achieved through the technology.
vi. Cost Effectiveness
 The economic viability and profitability of implementing the technology
compared to traditional practices.
vii. Risk Mitigation
 This technology helps farmers mitigate risks such as pest attacks, disease
outbreaks or weather uncertainties.

6. Environmental Impact Assessment Indicators
Water Usage
Soil Health
Biodiversity Conservation
Climate Change Mitigation
Waste Reduction
Pesticide and Chemical Reduction

7. i. Water Usage
 Reduction in water consumption or more efficient water management
achieved through the technology.
ii. Soil Health
 Improvements in soil fertility, reduced soil erosion or enhanced soil
conservation practices resulting from the technology.
iii. Biodiversity Conservation
 The impact of the technology on the diversity and health of local
ecosystems, including flora and fauna.

8. iv. Climate Change Mitigation
 Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions facilitated by the technology.
v. Waste Reduction
 Minimization or proper management of agricultural waste generated
through the adoption of the technology.
vi. Pesticide and Chemical Reduction
 The decrease in the use of pesticides, herbicides and other chemical
inputs associated with the technology.

9. Institutional Impact Assessment Indicators
Knowledge
Dissemination
Socioeconomic
Impact
Capacity
Building
Policy
Influence
Collaboration
and
Networking
Market Access

10. i. Knowledge Dissemination
 The number of farmers and stakeholders reached through training,
workshops or demonstrations on the technology.
ii. Socioeconomic Impact
 The improvement in farmer's income, livelihoods and socioeconomic
conditions resulting from the technology.
iii. Policy Influence
 The contribution of the technology to influencing or shaping agricultural
policies at local, regional or national levels.

11. iv. Capacity Building
 The enhancement of knowledge and skills among farmers, extension
workers and other stakeholders through training programs.
v. Collaboration and Networking
 The number of partnerships and collaborations established with
stakeholders and government agencies, NGOs, private sector and other
organizations to promote the technology.
vi. Market Access
 Enhanced market opportunities or improved access to markets for farmers
utilizing the technology.