Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL): Regional TrendSri Lmb
Dr. Suresh Lokhande presented on 'Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL): Regional Trend' at Regional Review and Planning Workshop 2017, Hanoi, Vietnam
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) in VietnamSri Lmb
Dr. Nguyen Yen Thi Bich presented on 'Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) in Vietnam' at Regional Review and Planning Workshop 2017, Hanoi, Vietnam
Presented by: Abha Mishra
Title: Farmer Adaptation of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Lower Mekong Basin Region
Date: October 12, 2015
Venue: Cornell University
Sponsored by: SRI-Rice, Cornell University
Farmer Adaptation of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Methods in the Lowe...Sri Lmb
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can have mental and physical health benefits over time by helping people feel more relaxed and focused.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL): Regional TrendSri Lmb
Dr. Suresh Lokhande presented on 'Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL): Regional Trend' at Regional Review and Planning Workshop 2017, Hanoi, Vietnam
Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) in VietnamSri Lmb
Dr. Nguyen Yen Thi Bich presented on 'Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) in Vietnam' at Regional Review and Planning Workshop 2017, Hanoi, Vietnam
Presented by: Abha Mishra
Title: Farmer Adaptation of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Lower Mekong Basin Region
Date: October 12, 2015
Venue: Cornell University
Sponsored by: SRI-Rice, Cornell University
Farmer Adaptation of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Methods in the Lowe...Sri Lmb
The document discusses the benefits of meditation for reducing stress and anxiety. Regular meditation practice can help calm the mind and body by lowering heart rate and blood pressure. Making meditation a part of a daily routine, even if just 10-15 minutes per day, can have mental and physical health benefits over time by helping people feel more relaxed and focused.
The document summarizes key discussions and outcomes from a two-day regional review and planning workshop on the System of Rice Intensification - Lower Mekong Basin (SRI-LMB) project held in Hanoi, Vietnam. The workshop brought together representatives from governments, universities, international organizations, and farmers involved in the SRI-LMB project. Participants shared results showing SRI practices led to 66% higher yields compared to conventional methods while using 30% less energy. They discussed strategies for scaling up SRI to boost small farmer incomes, food security, and environmental sustainability in the region. Recommendations included continuing to promote SRI and conservation agriculture.
Presenters: Juna Shrestha and Benjamin Huber
Title: Carbon offsetting to sustainably finance the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Nepal
Date: October 4, 2016
Venue: Mann Library 160, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Sponsors: SRI-Rice, International Programs, CALS, Cornell University
Presentation by: Gerald Aruna, ENGIM Country Rep., Sierra Leone
Title: 1609 - Experiences Introducing the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) to Resource-Limited Farmers in Sierra Leone
Venue: Cornell University
Date: September 12, 2016
Sponsor: SRI-Rice, IP-CALS, Cornell University
Inoculation and P fertilizer improves food and feed production in grain legum...ILRI
Presented by Sisay Belete, Adugna Tolera, Melkamu Bezabih and Endalkachew W/Meskel at the Workshop and Exhibition on Promoting Productivity and Market Access Technologies and Approaches to Improve Farm Income and Livelihoods in Ethiopia: Lessons from Action Research Projects, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 8-9 December 2016
Smallholder farmers’ legume technology adoption preferences and contributions...ILRI
Presented by Dagmawit Getachew, Yitbarek Tegegne, Workneh Kassa, Endalkachew Wolde-meskel, Tamiru Amanu and Edward Baars at the Workshop and Exhibition on Promoting Productivity and Market Access Technologies and Approaches to Improve Farm Income and Livelihoods in Ethiopia: Lessons from Action Research Projects, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 8-9 December 2016
LIVES feed value chain development: Approaches and scalable interventions ILRI
Presented by Yayneshet Tesfay, Abule Ebro, Yoseph Mekasha, Zeleke Mekuriaw, Yigzaw Dessalegn, Solomon Gizaw, Amenti Chala, Mesfin Tefera, Teshome Derso, Worku Teka, Dawit Woldemariam, Haile Tilahun, Berhanu Gebremedhin, Dirk Hoekstra and Azage Tegegne at the Workshop and Exhibition on Promoting Productivity and Market Access Technologies and Approaches to Improve Farm Income and Livelihoods in Ethiopia: Lessons from Action Research Projects, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 8-9 December 2016
Final Workshop by Kong Kea, Project Management Unit, CambodiaSri Lmb
This document summarizes activities of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) project in Cambodia from 2014-2017. It discusses:
1. The project targeted 3 provinces and 9 districts, working with over 3,500 farmers through Farmer Participatory Action Research.
2. Major activities included training, experiments comparing SRI and conventional methods, and field days to share results. SRI led to increased yields between 2.6-4 tons/ha compared to under 2.5 tons/ha for others.
3. Costs of seed, pesticides, and fertilizer decreased under SRI, while labor increased. Key challenges were lack of labor and water. Farmers suggested addressing high input
Farmers’ uptake of improved feed practices and reasons for adoption/ non adop...ILRI
Presented by Gregory Ndwandwa Sikumba at the CLEANED Project East Africa Stakeholder Consultation on Dairy and Environment Nairobi, Kenya, 18 September 2013
Author: Lucy Fisher
Title: The System of Rice Intensification (SRI): An eco-digital commons for knowledge sharing (poster)
Presented at: The 2nd Agriculture and Climate Change Conference
Venue: Melia Sitges, Sitges, Spain
Date: March 26-28, 2017
This document summarizes a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) study conducted in Laos to understand the impact of SRI capacity building interventions. The study analyzed changes in crop performance, farming systems, and patterns among different farmer groups. Data was collected from 278 farmers across 9 villages in 3 provinces. Key findings include: FPAR/SRI farmers achieved higher yields than NFPAR/NSRI and control groups; most farmers realized economic profits and household gains from SRI; and mindsets around labor requirements and land suitability need to be addressed to scale up SRI. The document recommends expanding SRI to new areas, ongoing capacity building, and incentives to further promote the methodology.
Ensuring Income Security for Agriculture HouseholdsRamanjaneyulu GV
The document discusses the need for measuring progress in agriculture based on growth in farm family incomes rather than just increases in food grain production. It notes that the number of people depending on agriculture has declined from 69.43% to 54.6% over 60 years in India but that farming remains the primary livelihood for many. Ensuring income security for agricultural households is important given stagnating farm incomes, rising costs of cultivation, and the limited employment growth in other sectors attracting those leaving farming. A basket of measures is needed, including fair prices, reduced costs, farmer collectives, credit, insurance and bonus programs for ecological/rainfed farming to boost farm incomes.
Ecologically and economically sustainable agricultureRamanjaneyulu GV
This document discusses ecologically and economically sustainable agriculture practices promoted by the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture. It summarizes that conventional farming is becoming unviable due to increased costs and risks, while sustainable practices organized by communities can increase farmer incomes through lower costs, higher productivity and additional income sources. Data shows these practices have led to reduced pesticide and fertilizer use while increasing yields and farmer incomes in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The approaches are considered replicable, scalable and able to sustain themselves after initial external support periods.
The document summarizes the work of the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture over 13 years in addressing the agrarian crisis in India through agroecological approaches like water harvesting, soil management and non-pesticidal management. It highlights model villages like Yenabavi which became fully organic and increased productivity, and Dorli where farmers returned to farming using 80% less external inputs. It also describes the organization's work in forming farmer cooperatives, operating retail outlets and e-commerce platforms to connect small farmers to markets, and its efforts to promote livelihood diversification. The document outlines ongoing challenges around access to credit and policy support for smallholder farmers.
Key learnings including SWOT analysis and draft plans for the next action res...Sri Lmb
The document provides a progress report and plans for the Sustaining and Enhancing the Momentum for Innovation and Learning around the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Lower Mekong River Basin project in Lao PDR. It discusses that the project has (1) established central farmer participatory action research sites in 3 provinces to train farmers on SRI techniques, (2) conducted 4 training sessions at different rice growth stages covering principles, experiments and data collection, and (3) plans to expand farmer field schools and experiments to more farmers in the coming rainy season.
The document discusses the exploitation of irrigation water for sugarcane cultivation in Maharashtra. It finds that sugarcane utilizes over 60% of irrigation water but takes up only 3% of cropped area. Sugarcane production has grown primarily through increased area rather than yield improvements. Maharashtra requires twice as much water as Uttar Pradesh to produce 1 kg of sugar. The Adsali season, which accounts for the longest duration crop, has the highest water requirements. While drip irrigation can save water, it alone will not reduce overexploitation and needs to be accompanied by other policies.
This document provides an introduction to KGVK and Usha Martin University. KGVK is an integrated rural development organization that uses a Total Village Management approach to transform communities. It works through public-private partnerships and focuses on pillars like health, education, livelihoods, and financial inclusion. A key strategy is quality circles for intervention planning. Usha Martin University establishes the KGVK Institute of Inclusive Growth and focuses on making education employable. It also discusses KGVK's work on Sustainable Rice Intensification techniques to improve yields and livelihoods. The document proposes establishing a SRI Center at Usha Martin University to advance research, training, solutions, and partnerships around sustainable agriculture practices.
ICRISAT Global Planning Meeting 2019: Impact Assessment @ ICRISAT by Kizito M...ICRISAT
The outputs from impact assessment studies provide essential insights and feedback to the research and development process at ICRISAT. The majority of ex-post impact assessment studies at ICRISAT have focused on the impacts of genetic improvement of mandate crops. ICRISAT has moved with expanded agenda of Impact Assessment (IA) research
SRI-LMB in Laos by Viengxay Photakoun and Kongsy Xayavong from DTEAP, MAF LaosSri Lmb
This document summarizes the SRI-LMB project in Laos, which aims to increase crop yields and productivity for smallholder farmers in a sustainable manner. Funded by the EU and implemented by partners, the project trains farmers in SRI and FFS principles. It established sites in 3 provinces to experiment and train other farmers. Results from 2015-2017 showed SRI yielding higher than conventional practices, with more tillers and grains per panicle. Lessons included improving coordination, capacity building, and assisting with mechanization and integrated pest management. Moving forward, the project aims to scale up to more districts and provinces, establish farmer groups, and link SRI to seed production, agriculture centers, and markets.
SRI-LMB Newsletter Vol.4 Issue 1, Year 2016Sri Lmb
The document summarizes a workshop held in Thailand to review the SRI-LMB project. It discusses how the project trained over 7,000 farmers across 400 sites in 4 countries on climate-smart rice production techniques using SRI principles. These practices have led to higher yields, incomes, and resilience during drought compared to traditional methods. The workshop highlighted positive results from Thailand, including higher organic yields from direct seeding. Participants agreed that SRI is helping farmers adapt practices and compete globally in a sustainable way.
The document summarizes key discussions and outcomes from a two-day regional review and planning workshop on the System of Rice Intensification - Lower Mekong Basin (SRI-LMB) project held in Hanoi, Vietnam. The workshop brought together representatives from governments, universities, international organizations, and farmers involved in the SRI-LMB project. Participants shared results showing SRI practices led to 66% higher yields compared to conventional methods while using 30% less energy. They discussed strategies for scaling up SRI to boost small farmer incomes, food security, and environmental sustainability in the region. Recommendations included continuing to promote SRI and conservation agriculture.
Presenters: Juna Shrestha and Benjamin Huber
Title: Carbon offsetting to sustainably finance the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Nepal
Date: October 4, 2016
Venue: Mann Library 160, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY
Sponsors: SRI-Rice, International Programs, CALS, Cornell University
Presentation by: Gerald Aruna, ENGIM Country Rep., Sierra Leone
Title: 1609 - Experiences Introducing the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) to Resource-Limited Farmers in Sierra Leone
Venue: Cornell University
Date: September 12, 2016
Sponsor: SRI-Rice, IP-CALS, Cornell University
Inoculation and P fertilizer improves food and feed production in grain legum...ILRI
Presented by Sisay Belete, Adugna Tolera, Melkamu Bezabih and Endalkachew W/Meskel at the Workshop and Exhibition on Promoting Productivity and Market Access Technologies and Approaches to Improve Farm Income and Livelihoods in Ethiopia: Lessons from Action Research Projects, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 8-9 December 2016
Smallholder farmers’ legume technology adoption preferences and contributions...ILRI
Presented by Dagmawit Getachew, Yitbarek Tegegne, Workneh Kassa, Endalkachew Wolde-meskel, Tamiru Amanu and Edward Baars at the Workshop and Exhibition on Promoting Productivity and Market Access Technologies and Approaches to Improve Farm Income and Livelihoods in Ethiopia: Lessons from Action Research Projects, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 8-9 December 2016
LIVES feed value chain development: Approaches and scalable interventions ILRI
Presented by Yayneshet Tesfay, Abule Ebro, Yoseph Mekasha, Zeleke Mekuriaw, Yigzaw Dessalegn, Solomon Gizaw, Amenti Chala, Mesfin Tefera, Teshome Derso, Worku Teka, Dawit Woldemariam, Haile Tilahun, Berhanu Gebremedhin, Dirk Hoekstra and Azage Tegegne at the Workshop and Exhibition on Promoting Productivity and Market Access Technologies and Approaches to Improve Farm Income and Livelihoods in Ethiopia: Lessons from Action Research Projects, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 8-9 December 2016
Final Workshop by Kong Kea, Project Management Unit, CambodiaSri Lmb
This document summarizes activities of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) project in Cambodia from 2014-2017. It discusses:
1. The project targeted 3 provinces and 9 districts, working with over 3,500 farmers through Farmer Participatory Action Research.
2. Major activities included training, experiments comparing SRI and conventional methods, and field days to share results. SRI led to increased yields between 2.6-4 tons/ha compared to under 2.5 tons/ha for others.
3. Costs of seed, pesticides, and fertilizer decreased under SRI, while labor increased. Key challenges were lack of labor and water. Farmers suggested addressing high input
Farmers’ uptake of improved feed practices and reasons for adoption/ non adop...ILRI
Presented by Gregory Ndwandwa Sikumba at the CLEANED Project East Africa Stakeholder Consultation on Dairy and Environment Nairobi, Kenya, 18 September 2013
Author: Lucy Fisher
Title: The System of Rice Intensification (SRI): An eco-digital commons for knowledge sharing (poster)
Presented at: The 2nd Agriculture and Climate Change Conference
Venue: Melia Sitges, Sitges, Spain
Date: March 26-28, 2017
This document summarizes a Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) study conducted in Laos to understand the impact of SRI capacity building interventions. The study analyzed changes in crop performance, farming systems, and patterns among different farmer groups. Data was collected from 278 farmers across 9 villages in 3 provinces. Key findings include: FPAR/SRI farmers achieved higher yields than NFPAR/NSRI and control groups; most farmers realized economic profits and household gains from SRI; and mindsets around labor requirements and land suitability need to be addressed to scale up SRI. The document recommends expanding SRI to new areas, ongoing capacity building, and incentives to further promote the methodology.
Ensuring Income Security for Agriculture HouseholdsRamanjaneyulu GV
The document discusses the need for measuring progress in agriculture based on growth in farm family incomes rather than just increases in food grain production. It notes that the number of people depending on agriculture has declined from 69.43% to 54.6% over 60 years in India but that farming remains the primary livelihood for many. Ensuring income security for agricultural households is important given stagnating farm incomes, rising costs of cultivation, and the limited employment growth in other sectors attracting those leaving farming. A basket of measures is needed, including fair prices, reduced costs, farmer collectives, credit, insurance and bonus programs for ecological/rainfed farming to boost farm incomes.
Ecologically and economically sustainable agricultureRamanjaneyulu GV
This document discusses ecologically and economically sustainable agriculture practices promoted by the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture. It summarizes that conventional farming is becoming unviable due to increased costs and risks, while sustainable practices organized by communities can increase farmer incomes through lower costs, higher productivity and additional income sources. Data shows these practices have led to reduced pesticide and fertilizer use while increasing yields and farmer incomes in Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. The approaches are considered replicable, scalable and able to sustain themselves after initial external support periods.
The document summarizes the work of the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture over 13 years in addressing the agrarian crisis in India through agroecological approaches like water harvesting, soil management and non-pesticidal management. It highlights model villages like Yenabavi which became fully organic and increased productivity, and Dorli where farmers returned to farming using 80% less external inputs. It also describes the organization's work in forming farmer cooperatives, operating retail outlets and e-commerce platforms to connect small farmers to markets, and its efforts to promote livelihood diversification. The document outlines ongoing challenges around access to credit and policy support for smallholder farmers.
Key learnings including SWOT analysis and draft plans for the next action res...Sri Lmb
The document provides a progress report and plans for the Sustaining and Enhancing the Momentum for Innovation and Learning around the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Lower Mekong River Basin project in Lao PDR. It discusses that the project has (1) established central farmer participatory action research sites in 3 provinces to train farmers on SRI techniques, (2) conducted 4 training sessions at different rice growth stages covering principles, experiments and data collection, and (3) plans to expand farmer field schools and experiments to more farmers in the coming rainy season.
The document discusses the exploitation of irrigation water for sugarcane cultivation in Maharashtra. It finds that sugarcane utilizes over 60% of irrigation water but takes up only 3% of cropped area. Sugarcane production has grown primarily through increased area rather than yield improvements. Maharashtra requires twice as much water as Uttar Pradesh to produce 1 kg of sugar. The Adsali season, which accounts for the longest duration crop, has the highest water requirements. While drip irrigation can save water, it alone will not reduce overexploitation and needs to be accompanied by other policies.
This document provides an introduction to KGVK and Usha Martin University. KGVK is an integrated rural development organization that uses a Total Village Management approach to transform communities. It works through public-private partnerships and focuses on pillars like health, education, livelihoods, and financial inclusion. A key strategy is quality circles for intervention planning. Usha Martin University establishes the KGVK Institute of Inclusive Growth and focuses on making education employable. It also discusses KGVK's work on Sustainable Rice Intensification techniques to improve yields and livelihoods. The document proposes establishing a SRI Center at Usha Martin University to advance research, training, solutions, and partnerships around sustainable agriculture practices.
ICRISAT Global Planning Meeting 2019: Impact Assessment @ ICRISAT by Kizito M...ICRISAT
The outputs from impact assessment studies provide essential insights and feedback to the research and development process at ICRISAT. The majority of ex-post impact assessment studies at ICRISAT have focused on the impacts of genetic improvement of mandate crops. ICRISAT has moved with expanded agenda of Impact Assessment (IA) research
SRI-LMB in Laos by Viengxay Photakoun and Kongsy Xayavong from DTEAP, MAF LaosSri Lmb
This document summarizes the SRI-LMB project in Laos, which aims to increase crop yields and productivity for smallholder farmers in a sustainable manner. Funded by the EU and implemented by partners, the project trains farmers in SRI and FFS principles. It established sites in 3 provinces to experiment and train other farmers. Results from 2015-2017 showed SRI yielding higher than conventional practices, with more tillers and grains per panicle. Lessons included improving coordination, capacity building, and assisting with mechanization and integrated pest management. Moving forward, the project aims to scale up to more districts and provinces, establish farmer groups, and link SRI to seed production, agriculture centers, and markets.
SRI-LMB Newsletter Vol.4 Issue 1, Year 2016Sri Lmb
The document summarizes a workshop held in Thailand to review the SRI-LMB project. It discusses how the project trained over 7,000 farmers across 400 sites in 4 countries on climate-smart rice production techniques using SRI principles. These practices have led to higher yields, incomes, and resilience during drought compared to traditional methods. The workshop highlighted positive results from Thailand, including higher organic yields from direct seeding. Participants agreed that SRI is helping farmers adapt practices and compete globally in a sustainable way.
Sustaining & Enhancing the Momentum for Innovation and Learning around the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Lower Mekong River Basin (SRI-LMB)
- The document provides a final report on sustaining and enhancing the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Vietnam.
- Key findings include yield gains and higher net returns from using SRI compared to conventional practices. Field experiments also found optimal planting densities, seedling numbers per hill, and seeding rates to maximize yields.
- The program established 72 Farmer Participatory Action Research sites which trained over 2,000 farmers and conducted demonstrations and studies on various SRI techniques.
Project Achievements – Key learning and Recommendations Sri Lmb
The document summarizes the results of a project that promoted the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in Vietnam. Key findings include:
1) SRI adoption covered 30% of rice land in northern Vietnam, with yields 6-13% higher and net returns $2,000-4,000/ha greater than conventional practices.
2) 72 farmer participatory action research sites trained over 2,000 farmers in SRI techniques through field demonstrations and experiments on planting density, seeding rates, and weed management.
3) Input costs were 24-46% lower with SRI due to reduced seed, fertilizer, and pesticide use. However, yields were maintained or increased under S
The document provides details about a Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) program conducted by the Institute of Agricultural Sciences. The 3-sentence summary is:
The RAWE program aims to provide practical agricultural experience to students through involvement in farm activities with local farmers, conducting surveys and farm planning, and extension education work in villages. Students are divided into groups and assigned villages to work in for a period of time. The program orientation provides training in participatory rural appraisal techniques to acquaint students with the socio-economic conditions of the villages.
Jan Willem Ketelaar - Save and Grow - Green rice LandscapesSri Lmb
1) The document outlines results from projects promoting sustainable intensification of rice production systems in Asia through farmer field schools and case studies from Lao PDR.
2) Key findings include increased rice yields and incomes alongside reduced input use through diversified rice-fish and rice-vegetable systems.
3) Effective communication of results to policymakers is needed to facilitate scaling out of climate-smart practices and rice sector transformation through enabling policies and investments in smallholder farmer training.
SRI-LMB Newsletter Vol 2. Issue 1, Year 2014Sri Lmb
This newsletter summarizes activities of the SRI-LMB Project funded by the European Union and implemented by the Asian Institute of Technology. It discusses the following:
1) Central Farmer’s Participatory Action Research programs have been established in Surin and Uttaradit provinces in Thailand to train farmers on SRI techniques through experiments comparing different rice cultivation methods.
2) National inception workshops were held in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, and Vietnam to inform stakeholders about the project and finalize country strategies and work plans.
3) A regional training of trainers event was held in Thailand to develop a common understanding of SRI principles and train project staff on participatory action research methods.
SRI- LMB Newsletter Vol 3, Issue 1 Year 2015Sri Lmb
Farmers using System of Rice Intensification (SRI) management practices reported nearly double the profits compared to traditional practices, according to results from 60 research sites across Cambodia and Thailand. Higher yields from SRI, combined with lower costs and higher grain quality, increased profits. Over 120 experiments compared integrated SRI practices to full SRI demonstrations. Results presented at provincial and regional workshops found SRI increased yields by 60-100% compared to baseline. The newsletter discusses a regional workshop in Cambodia that reviewed results and planned future activities to strengthen the project across the Lower Mekong River Basin countries of Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam.
This project implements SRI techniques in Laos across three provinces - Vientiane, Khammouan, and Savannaketh - with the goal of reaching more farmers each year. In the first year (2015), 28 farmer participatory research areas reached 718 total farmers. By 2017, the number of areas had increased to 82, reaching over 2,000 total farmers. The project uses a farmer field school approach and trains farmer trainers to disseminate SRI techniques. It also aims to link participating farmer groups to the Lao agriculture development system and farmer networks to promote sustainability of SRI in Laos.
Item 2. ASP work from December 2016 to May 2018: MyanmarExternalEvents
- Myanmar has collected over 400 soil samples from across the country to analyze and develop a soil fertility map, and needs financial and technical assistance to complete GIS mapping.
- Key activities from 2016-2018 included developing soil-analysis based fertilizer recommendations, issuing rice cropping guidelines, and a national soil fertility and fertilizer management strategy.
- Workshops and conferences were held to raise awareness among political stakeholders and farmers about soil fertility and management strategies.
- Priorities for 2018-2019 include establishing a regional research center for collaboration, applying ISO management standards, and developing standard operating procedures for soil analysis.
Moving toward Low Carbon Agriculture through ESD: Case Study of Kampong Cham ...ESD UNU-IAS
Moving toward Low Carbon Agriculture through ESD: Case Study of Kampong Cham Province, Cambodia
Case Study Session
Dr. Jeeranuch Sakkhamduang, RCE Greater Phnom Penh
12th Asia-Pacific Regional RCE Meeting
4-6 June, 2019, Hangzhou, China
The document summarizes activities from the SRI-LMB project in several Southeast Asian countries. It discusses:
1) A field mission in Laos to review implementation of participatory farmer research sites, visiting 25 sites across 3 provinces. Most crops were ready for harvest, with farmers reporting benefits of SRI including increased yields and reduced costs.
2) Continuing support for women farmer groups in Vietnam involved in the research sites, focusing on demonstrations, trials of alternative pest management practices, and policy engagement.
3) A national planning workshop in Vietnam where participants discussed scaling up SRI practices through integration into extension activities and promoting large contiguous demonstrations.
Role of Knowledge among Yemeni Agricultural Specialists in Applying the Proce...ijtsrd
This study seeks to explore the role of knowledge among Yemeni agricultural specialists in applying the procedures to be followed to benefit from agricultural residues. Through the primary data collected for a sample of 120 respondents from agricultural specialists. The study concluded that there is an effect of knowledge in the application of procedures, but the effect of knowledge increases greater there is the possibility of transferring knowledge to the competent authorities and farmers to implement these procedures on the ground. Moreover, the more there is an equal ratio of male and female agricultural specialists, the greater the impact will be, because the process of transferring knowledge will include male and female farmers, thus facilitating the better application of procedures, and the role of knowledge in implementing procedures is greater. The study recommends that females should be encouraged to enroll in agricultural education, as well as employment in government institutions that work in the agricultural sector, to contribute to the transfer of knowledge, experiences and everything new about agriculture, including recycling agricultural waste to female farmers. Ismail Mohammed Al-Obre | Khalid Nasser Al-Haj | Mohammed Mostafa Alshapi "Role of Knowledge among Yemeni Agricultural Specialists in Applying the Procedures to be followed to Benefit from Agricultural Waste" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-7 | Issue-3 , June 2023, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/papers/ijtsrd57482.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com.com/economics/development-economics/57482/role-of-knowledge-among-yemeni-agricultural-specialists-in-applying-the-procedures-to-be-followed-to-benefit-from-agricultural-waste/ismail-mohammed-alobre
The document summarizes a regional workshop held in Hanoi, Vietnam from April 23-25, 2017 to review progress on the Sustaining and Enhancing the Momentum for Innovation and Learning around the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Lower Mekong River Basin project. The workshop brought together partners from Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Thailand, the EU, FAO, and others to discuss challenges, successes, and next steps in promoting SRI in the region over the project's remaining months.
Farmers' Income through Cassava-based Food Diversification theijes
The purpose of this study was to describe the stages of processing cassava into kaopi. Analyze the farmers' income through diversification of cassava-based food (processing cassava into kaopi). Analyze the value-added of food diversification based of cassava. Respondents of this study were farmers who undertake the processing of cassava into kaopi determined by simple random sampling of 31 people. Data were obtained through direct interviews and analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis, analysis of revenue and value-added analysis. The results showed that the processing of cassava into kaopi through stages: (1) stripping the skin potato logs, (2) washing, (3) grate, (4) cleaning, (5) stamping and (6) packaging. The income received by farmers through diversification of cassava-based food.
Six rice production technologies were demonstrated to over 100 stakeholders in Tanzania to promote improved varieties, soil fertility management, water management, and labor reduction. Activities included establishing demonstration plots, training over 1,000 farmers, and distributing improved seeds and fertilizers. Challenges included erratic rainfall, pests, and lack of access to improved seeds locally. Lessons highlighted the need for soil testing, packaging technologies, training extension agents, and strengthening seed systems for sustainability.
Key learnings including SWOT analysis and draft plans for the next action res...Sri Lmb
The document summarizes the activities and results of the SRI-LMB project in Cambodia in 2014. Key activities included inception workshops, baseline surveys, farmer participatory action research trials across 3 provinces, and study tours. Trials tested different rice cultivation techniques and varieties. Results found that higher yields were achieved through proper spacing, fertilizer application, and seedling ages. Lessons learned will inform expansion and improvements to trials in 2015.
Similar to Key FPAR Learning and Draft Work Plans, Lao PDR (20)
This document summarizes research on establishing rice using conservation agriculture practices in Bangladesh. Key findings include:
1) Trials of non-puddled transplanting of rice seedlings found no significant yield differences compared to conventional puddled transplanting, while reducing labor costs and increasing profits.
2) Direct seeding of rice using a versatile multi-crop planter produced similar or slightly higher yields than transplanting, with significantly higher profits.
3) Over multiple seasons, farmers' perceptions of the benefits of non-puddled rice establishment increased as perceptions of negatives decreased, indicating farmer acceptance was growing over time.
SRI-plastic mulch has led to remarkably high rice yields and widespread adoption in China, with over 500,000 hectares using the technique. Plastic mulch allows for higher yields even with 66-75% less chemical fertilizer use. Field tests across multiple locations in Sichuan province found average rice yields of over 10,000 kg/ha with plastic mulch. Plastic mulch maintains stable yields, and matures rice earlier than traditional methods. It also increases soil temperature and nitrogen efficiency while reducing water, fertilizer and labor inputs compared to other mulching techniques or no mulch.
The document summarizes findings from a study evaluating the impact of SRI capacity building interventions in four Lower Mekong Basin countries. Key findings include:
1) The percentage of farmers using recommended SRI practices, such as younger seedlings, wider spacing, and fewer seedlings per hill, increased among farmers directly involved in the interventions compared to indirect or control groups.
2) Cluster analysis showed that adoption of SRI principles like seedlings per hill and spacing had a greater impact on adaptation patterns than factors like landholding.
3) Weed management transitioned from primarily chemical or manual methods to mostly manual weeding, in line with SRI recommendations, among farmers involved in the interventions.
Lucy Fisher-SRI Networks Around the World Where to Next?Sri Lmb
This document discusses various System of Rice Intensification (SRI) networks around the world. It provides details on global, regional, and national SRI networks. The global networks discussed are SRI-Rice, the SRI Equipment Network, and the SRI Research Network. Regional networks mentioned include those in Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Several national networks are also described, such as those in the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, India, and others. The document reflects on how to better connect these networks to support one another's work in promoting the use of SRI methods.
Bancy - SRI in Kenya and towards SRI-Africa learning networkSri Lmb
This document summarizes research on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) conducted in Kenya. SRI aims to increase rice yields through improved agronomic practices like transplanting young seedlings in a wide spacing and alternating wetting and drying of soils. Research found SRI increased yields in Kenya from 4-5 tonnes/ha to 7-10 tonnes/ha, used 25-33% less water, and had higher returns compared to conventional flooded rice production. SRI also resulted in less mosquito larvae survival, lower input costs, and superior rice grain quality preferred by millers. Over 5,400 farmers in Kenya have now adopted SRI techniques.
P K Viswanathan - Reflection on Key Points from Day 1 and some pointers for D...Sri Lmb
- The document summarizes key points from Day 1 of a regional workshop on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) held in Thailand.
- It discusses the opening remarks emphasizing the importance of SRI for food security and meeting UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Technical sessions covered outcomes and learnings from an EU-funded SRI project in 4 countries, and presentations from project coordinators and farmers on achievements and recommendations.
- The document highlights the need to scale up SRI as an integrated part of conservation agriculture and increase youth participation.
B C Barah- Upscaling Strategy for Agro-Ecological Innovations for Food SecuritySri Lmb
The document discusses strategies for upscaling agro-ecological innovations like the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in India to improve food security. It outlines the formation and mission of the National Consortium of SRI in India (NCS) to promote SRI adoption through research, practice, and policy engagement. NCS has worked to strengthen state networks, validate SRI scientifically, and influence national programs. The document also reviews NCS's activities over the years, including policy dialogues, studies on indigenous varieties and disadoption, and an innovative governance structure proposal to scale agro-ecological practices.
This document summarizes the introduction and promotion of the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method in Bangladesh over several years through research projects and farmer engagement. Key findings include increased yields of 30-50% with SRI, lower costs, and higher profits compared to traditional methods. Farmer adoption increased over time through training programs led by organizations like BRAC and RDA. Research also found benefits of community approaches, mechanized transplantation, raised beds, and compost use for SRI.
No-till crop establishment of transplanted and direct seeded rice in Conserva...Sri Lmb
By Dr. Md. Enamul Haque
Coordinator, Nutrient Management for Diversified Cropping (NUMAN) and Conservation Agriculture Projects, Bangladesh
nted and direct seeded rice in Conservation Agriculture
Key Findings of the Evaluation of the SRI-LMB ProjectSri Lmb
The evaluation assessed the SRI-LMB project's progress towards its objectives. It found:
1) The project was highly relevant in addressing farmers' rice production issues and the needs of communities in the region.
2) Project implementation was efficient, delivering extensive outputs on budget by utilizing local partnerships.
3) Training programs effectively increased farmers' knowledge and adoption of SRI practices, though sharing with others could be improved.
4) The project had a positive impact by improving livelihoods, empowering women, and demonstrating SRI's potential to policymakers.
5) Farmers were committed to continuing SRI but require ongoing support; sustainability also depends on collaborative government policies and market access.
Project achievement and the “way forward” by WijaySri Lmb
This document summarizes a final workshop organized by ACISAI and AIT on sustaining and enhancing the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Lower Mekong River Basin. It provides an overview of the completed SRI-LMB project and recommendations for next steps. The key points are:
1) The SRI-LMB project implemented SRI practices across four countries from 2013-2018, increasing yields, profits, and resilience for smallholder farmers.
2) Project activities included participatory research, demonstrations, capacity building, and knowledge sharing through various mediums.
3) Results analysis found increases in key metrics like yield, profitability, labor efficiency, and reductions in
Upscaling Strategy for Agro-Ecological Innovations for Food Security Sri Lmb
The document discusses strategies for increasing food security through agro-ecological innovations like the System of Rice Intensification (SRI). It notes that SRI has helped increase yields for smallholder farmers in a sustainable, low-cost manner. The National Consortium of SRI in India (NCS) was formed in 2006 to promote SRI adoption and conduct research on its benefits. NCS has engaged in policy dialogues, capacity building, and studies on SRI's impacts on food security, indigenous rice varieties, and factors that influence adoption rates.
This document describes the experiences of farmers in Surin province, Thailand using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method between 2008-2016. It provides details on:
- The number of farmer groups and members using SRI, growing from 2 groups/2 members in 2014 to 20 groups/600 members in 2016.
- The steps of the SRI rice growing method including seedbed preparation, transplanting young seedlings, direct seeding, data collection during growth stages, and harvesting.
- Benefits identified after 3 years including reduced costs, similar or better rice yields than conventional methods, drought tolerance, and easy weed control.
- Challenges faced including drought leading to weed
Learning with the System of Rice Intensification for Food Security and Climat...Sri Lmb
The document summarizes the System of Rice Intensification for Lower Mekong Basin (SRI-LMB) project. The key points are:
- SRI-LMB was a 5-year EU funded project implemented in 4 countries (Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) to promote the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) for improved food security and climate-smart agriculture.
- The project involved over 15,000 farmers across 33 districts and evaluated SRI practices through 582 on-farm trials. Results showed increases in yield, profitability, labor productivity, and resource use efficiency compared to conventional practices.
- Data analysis found that SRI practices led to 52
This document summarizes key policy options for smallholder rice farmers in Southeast Asian countries. It notes that rice farming provides livelihoods for millions but that smallholders face challenges from land and resource pressures. Women play a major role in rice farming but often lack support. Proper investment in smallholder agriculture is needed to ensure food security. Policy options discussed include improving education and training for farmers; developing new farming methods; enhancing market access; providing infrastructure, credit, and information; promoting gender equality; and fostering public-private partnerships. The document stresses coordinating agriculture policy across departments and implementing integrated, bottom-up approaches to support smallholder farmers in the region.
Mobilizing greater crop and land potentials: Integrating System of Rice Inten...Sri Lmb
This document discusses integrating Conservation Agriculture principles with the System of Rice Intensification to improve soil health and productivity. It explains that Conservation Agriculture, which involves no-till practices, maintaining soil cover, and crop diversity, provides an ecological foundation for sustainable intensification by protecting soil structure and biology. Integrating Conservation Agriculture with SRI has the potential to further enhance yields while reducing inputs, improving resilience, and better harnessing ecosystem services like carbon and water cycling compared to conventional or SRI systems alone. The document provides examples of how Conservation Agriculture can generate financial and environmental benefits through carbon offset programs and maintaining watershed services.
Invitation to tender to Mid-term Evaluation of the EU funded Project “Sustaining and Enhancing the Momentum for Innovation and Learning around the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Lower Mekong River Basin (SRI-LMB)”
3rd International Conference on Global Food Security Sri Lmb
SRI-LMB aims to improve food security in the Lower Mekong River Basin through more sustainable agricultural practices like System of Rice Intensification. The document reports that compared to conventional methods:
1) SRI increased yields by 30-110% across countries, doubled profits on average, and increased labor productivity by up to 161%;
2) It improved resource use efficiency by increasing water productivity 19-110% and fertilizer use efficiency 208-31%; and
3) SRI reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 13-44% depending on location and irrigation level.
The Asian Institute of Technology is seeking an external consultant to conduct a mid-term evaluation of its EU-funded "Sustaining and Enhancing the Momentum for Innovation and Learning around the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) in the Lower Mekong River Basin" project. The project aims to enhance resilience of small-scale farmers in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam confronting climate change. The mid-term review will assess progress toward objectives and lessons learned, and make recommendations. Consultants should submit tenders with required documents by February 15th, 2018 for the €25,000 contract.
The binding of cosmological structures by massless topological defectsSérgio Sacani
Assuming spherical symmetry and weak field, it is shown that if one solves the Poisson equation or the Einstein field
equations sourced by a topological defect, i.e. a singularity of a very specific form, the result is a localized gravitational
field capable of driving flat rotation (i.e. Keplerian circular orbits at a constant speed for all radii) of test masses on a thin
spherical shell without any underlying mass. Moreover, a large-scale structure which exploits this solution by assembling
concentrically a number of such topological defects can establish a flat stellar or galactic rotation curve, and can also deflect
light in the same manner as an equipotential (isothermal) sphere. Thus, the need for dark matter or modified gravity theory is
mitigated, at least in part.
ESPP presentation to EU Waste Water Network, 4th June 2024 “EU policies driving nutrient removal and recycling
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Current Ms word generated power point presentation covers major details about the micronuclei test. It's significance and assays to conduct it. It is used to detect the micronuclei formation inside the cells of nearly every multicellular organism. It's formation takes place during chromosomal sepration at metaphase.
Immersive Learning That Works: Research Grounding and Paths ForwardLeonel Morgado
We will metaverse into the essence of immersive learning, into its three dimensions and conceptual models. This approach encompasses elements from teaching methodologies to social involvement, through organizational concerns and technologies. Challenging the perception of learning as knowledge transfer, we introduce a 'Uses, Practices & Strategies' model operationalized by the 'Immersive Learning Brain' and ‘Immersion Cube’ frameworks. This approach offers a comprehensive guide through the intricacies of immersive educational experiences and spotlighting research frontiers, along the immersion dimensions of system, narrative, and agency. Our discourse extends to stakeholders beyond the academic sphere, addressing the interests of technologists, instructional designers, and policymakers. We span various contexts, from formal education to organizational transformation to the new horizon of an AI-pervasive society. This keynote aims to unite the iLRN community in a collaborative journey towards a future where immersive learning research and practice coalesce, paving the way for innovative educational research and practice landscapes.
The ability to recreate computational results with minimal effort and actionable metrics provides a solid foundation for scientific research and software development. When people can replicate an analysis at the touch of a button using open-source software, open data, and methods to assess and compare proposals, it significantly eases verification of results, engagement with a diverse range of contributors, and progress. However, we have yet to fully achieve this; there are still many sociotechnical frictions.
Inspired by David Donoho's vision, this talk aims to revisit the three crucial pillars of frictionless reproducibility (data sharing, code sharing, and competitive challenges) with the perspective of deep software variability.
Our observation is that multiple layers — hardware, operating systems, third-party libraries, software versions, input data, compile-time options, and parameters — are subject to variability that exacerbates frictions but is also essential for achieving robust, generalizable results and fostering innovation. I will first review the literature, providing evidence of how the complex variability interactions across these layers affect qualitative and quantitative software properties, thereby complicating the reproduction and replication of scientific studies in various fields.
I will then present some software engineering and AI techniques that can support the strategic exploration of variability spaces. These include the use of abstractions and models (e.g., feature models), sampling strategies (e.g., uniform, random), cost-effective measurements (e.g., incremental build of software configurations), and dimensionality reduction methods (e.g., transfer learning, feature selection, software debloating).
I will finally argue that deep variability is both the problem and solution of frictionless reproducibility, calling the software science community to develop new methods and tools to manage variability and foster reproducibility in software systems.
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Authoring a personal GPT for your research and practice: How we created the Q...Leonel Morgado
Thematic analysis in qualitative research is a time-consuming and systematic task, typically done using teams. Team members must ground their activities on common understandings of the major concepts underlying the thematic analysis, and define criteria for its development. However, conceptual misunderstandings, equivocations, and lack of adherence to criteria are challenges to the quality and speed of this process. Given the distributed and uncertain nature of this process, we wondered if the tasks in thematic analysis could be supported by readily available artificial intelligence chatbots. Our early efforts point to potential benefits: not just saving time in the coding process but better adherence to criteria and grounding, by increasing triangulation between humans and artificial intelligence. This tutorial will provide a description and demonstration of the process we followed, as two academic researchers, to develop a custom ChatGPT to assist with qualitative coding in the thematic data analysis process of immersive learning accounts in a survey of the academic literature: QUAL-E Immersive Learning Thematic Analysis Helper. In the hands-on time, participants will try out QUAL-E and develop their ideas for their own qualitative coding ChatGPT. Participants that have the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription can create a draft of their assistants. The organizers will provide course materials and slide deck that participants will be able to utilize to continue development of their custom GPT. The paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus is not required to participate in this workshop, just for trying out personal GPTs during it.
Travis Hills' Endeavors in Minnesota: Fostering Environmental and Economic Pr...Travis Hills MN
Travis Hills of Minnesota developed a method to convert waste into high-value dry fertilizer, significantly enriching soil quality. By providing farmers with a valuable resource derived from waste, Travis Hills helps enhance farm profitability while promoting environmental stewardship. Travis Hills' sustainable practices lead to cost savings and increased revenue for farmers by improving resource efficiency and reducing waste.
When I was asked to give a companion lecture in support of ‘The Philosophy of Science’ (https://shorturl.at/4pUXz) I decided not to walk through the detail of the many methodologies in order of use. Instead, I chose to employ a long standing, and ongoing, scientific development as an exemplar. And so, I chose the ever evolving story of Thermodynamics as a scientific investigation at its best.
Conducted over a period of >200 years, Thermodynamics R&D, and application, benefitted from the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and technical thoroughness. New layers of application, methodology, and practice were made possible by the progressive advance of technology. In turn, this has seen measurement and modelling accuracy continually improved at a micro and macro level.
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With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
Or: Beyond linear.
Abstract: Equivariant neural networks are neural networks that incorporate symmetries. The nonlinear activation functions in these networks result in interesting nonlinear equivariant maps between simple representations, and motivate the key player of this talk: piecewise linear representation theory.
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Describing and Interpreting an Immersive Learning Case with the Immersion Cub...Leonel Morgado
Current descriptions of immersive learning cases are often difficult or impossible to compare. This is due to a myriad of different options on what details to include, which aspects are relevant, and on the descriptive approaches employed. Also, these aspects often combine very specific details with more general guidelines or indicate intents and rationales without clarifying their implementation. In this paper we provide a method to describe immersive learning cases that is structured to enable comparisons, yet flexible enough to allow researchers and practitioners to decide which aspects to include. This method leverages a taxonomy that classifies educational aspects at three levels (uses, practices, and strategies) and then utilizes two frameworks, the Immersive Learning Brain and the Immersion Cube, to enable a structured description and interpretation of immersive learning cases. The method is then demonstrated on a published immersive learning case on training for wind turbine maintenance using virtual reality. Applying the method results in a structured artifact, the Immersive Learning Case Sheet, that tags the case with its proximal uses, practices, and strategies, and refines the free text case description to ensure that matching details are included. This contribution is thus a case description method in support of future comparative research of immersive learning cases. We then discuss how the resulting description and interpretation can be leveraged to change immersion learning cases, by enriching them (considering low-effort changes or additions) or innovating (exploring more challenging avenues of transformation). The method holds significant promise to support better-grounded research in immersive learning.
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1. SRI-LMB in Laos
This project is funded by the
European Union
Presented by: Viengxay Photakoun and Kongsy Xayavong
from DAEC, MAF Laos.
Second Regional Review & Planning Workshop on SRI-LMB
24-25th April, 2017
Hilton Garden Inn Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Food and Agriculture Organization
of the United Nations
Ministry of Agriculture and
Forestry
A project implemented by the Asian
Institute of Technology
2. Project sites
Three provinces were
selected
Vientiane Province:
VangVieng, Feuang and
Meun districts
Khammouane: Nakay,
Ghommalath and Mahaxay
districts
Savannaketh: Xonabouly,
Champhone and
Songkhone districts
CFPAR plot in
Savannakhet
province
CFPAR plot in
Khammouan
province
CFPAR plot in
Vientiane
province
3. Activities completed
Conduct Inception Workshop in Thalath, Keooudom district, VTP (June
2014).
Baseline survey (2014)
Provided 3 Training Courses (CFPARs) (Dry and Wet Season 2015)
46 FPARs for three provinces (wet season 2015 (28)-2016 (46)
Monitoring and Evaluation FPAR activities (wet season 2015-2016)
Reporting and entry of data in data base for FPAR (2015-2016)
Organized 3 Provincial Workshops (March-April 2017).
Organized 1 National Workshop (Vientiane, 21st April, 2017)
6. FPARs scaling out
District
1st FPAR
2 FT
2nd FPAR
2 FT
3rd FPAR
2 FT
4th FPAR
2 FT
1st FPAR
2 FT
2nd FPAR
2 FT
3rd FPAR
2 FT
4th FPAR
2 FT
5th FPAR
2 FT
6th FPAR
2 FT
7th FPAR
2 FT
8th FPAR
2 FT
2015
28
FPAR
In 2016 a New 18 FPAR + 28 FPAR in 2015= 46 FPAR.
7. No Province District
2015 2016
No. of
FPAR
No. of
sessions/
FPAR
No. of
farmers
reached
Women
farmers
reached
No. of
FPAR
No. of
sessions/
FPAR
No. of
farmers
reached
Women
farmers
reached
1 Vientiane
Muen 4 4 102 53 8 4 215 120
Fouang 2 4 46 26 4 4 118 58
Vangvieng 4 4 97 63 8 4 208 145
Sub Total 1 10 12 245 142 20 12 541 323
2 Khammouan
Gnommalat 2 4 50 28 4 4 103 48
Mahaxay 4 4 100 49 4 4 112 43
Nakai 4 4 100 54 4 4 105 54
Sub Total 2 10 12 250 131 12 12 320 145
3 Savannakhet
Champone 2 4 56 23 6 4 158 67
Songkhone 4 4 111 57 4 4 98 44
Sonnabouly 2 4 56 27 4 4 110 49
Sub Total 3 8 12 223 107 14 12 366 160
Total 28 718 380 46 1,227 628
Number of FPARs and Farmers Reached 2015 and 2016
11. Costs and returns (USD) per hectare based on FPAR observations
in various provinces
Year Province Cost of
production
Rice
production
( Tons/ha)
Selling price
/ Kg rice
Gross
returns
Net returns
2015 Vientiane 563 5.2 0.30 1,555 992
Khammouan 539 4.1 0.33 1,373 833
Savannakhet 527 4.4 0.27 1,214 687
Average 543 4.6 0.30 1,381 837
2016 Vientiane 516 4.6 0.29 1,389 872
Khammouan 500 4.5 0.29 1,335 834
Savannakhet 525 4.1 0.27 1,156 631
Average 513 4.4 0.29 1,293 779
*1USD = 8,000 Kips
12. The PMU should prepare activity work plans well in advance and communicate
these to all project partners promptly for the necessary technical review and
administrative action.
Improving cooperation and communication between PCU, PMU, LMU, FAO in
BKK and AIT is essential.
Capacity building of various stakeholders involved in field activities is essential.
Organizing provincial workshop and training to exchange knowledge and
experiences.
It is essential to deliver technical support for managing the snail in rice fields,
preferably based on good IPM practices.
Key lessons Learnt
13. Key lessons Learnt (cont..)
Duck raising activity could be integrated with rice production to
manage weeds and snails.
FPAR training started late, when farmers were already transplanting.
So farmers attending the training were not able to adopt the practices
in the same season. So it is better to start FPAR training at start of the
season when rains allow so that farmers can practice in their own
field simultaneously what they have learned in the FPAR training.
Some farmers’ experiences more weed problems in their SRI Rice
fields. Since there were no rains after transplanting, it was difficult to
manage weeds. Families where men migrated for employment faced
labor shortage, which also affected weed management.
14. Key lessons Learnt (Cont..)
Data collection was mostly done along the bunds in the FPAR fields
in VangVieng and Muen districts. So there is a chance of “border
effect”. It is essential to build the capacity of the District
Coordinators and Farmer Trainers for better science-based action
research designs and implementation.
Using young seedlings, single seedling and wider spacing during
transplanting and drained water out for two weeks during vegetative
growth stage can provide yield advantage in rice cultivation.
15. Recommendation for future activities
Providing assistance for farm mechanization, by conducting trials
exploring direct-seeded and/or single seedling transplants and weed
management can help families deal with labour shortage; this
especially will be useful for those families where male members
migrate away from their farms in search of employment.
In Vientiane province the farmers adopted SRI practices without
chemical fertilizer and pesticide usage. We can promote organic rice
farming among these farmers and link them with organic produce
markets as to avail of premium prices and to enhance their incomes.
16. Recommendation for future activities (cont.)
SRI practices should be integrated with duck and fish rearing in
order to increase rice yields and incomes. The design of the rice-
fish farms should allow for regular draining of fields for purposes
of creating alternate wet and dry conditions, as key SRI practice
to promote soil and crop health.
SRI practice is also suitable for rice seed production. For
example in Songkhone and Xonaboouly districts the Farmer
Trainers have experienced.
17. Work plan for the year 2017
Conduct Provincial Workshops in the three provinces (March-
April 2017).
Conduct 1st National Workshop in Vientiane (21 April 2017).
Attend the 2nd RRPW in Hanoi, Vietnam (22 to 26 April, 2017).
Writing concept note for conducting 82 FPARs
Conduct 82 FPAR trainings (4 session, 2 days during June,
August, September and October 2017).
18. Work plan for the year 2017
Ensure implementation and completion of all activities, including
data collection, in 82 FPARs in three provinces (May-October 2017).
Monitoring FPAR implementation activities.
Facilitate exchange of experiences between and among FPAR farmers.
Field day within district and cross visits for FPAR district to district..
Develop curriculum on SRI-LMB in Laos (Hand Books, Posters, case
studies VDO,….(tentative, pending confirmation of available budget)
Prepare FPAR Report for 2017 (November-December 2017).