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IRRI-DG’s visit of mechanized-DSR clusters and interaction with the stakeholders
(Report, 2024-12-03) Kumar, Virender; Kumar, Ashok; Mohapatra, Bidhan
A Quick Overview Dr. Yvonne Pinto, Director General of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), accompanied by Dr. Virender Kumar, Interim Research Director and Head of the Sustainable Impact Department, Research Leader for Climate-Resilient Farming Systems, and DSR-Odisha Project Lead, Dr. Sudhanshu Singh, Director of the IRRI South Asia Regional Centre (ISARC), and Dr. Ashok Kumar, Sr. Associate Scientist-II Program Coordinator, IRRI visited three mechanized direct seeded rice (mech-DSR) clusters viz. Danpur, Ramachandrapur, and Sujanapur villages in Delang block of Puri district in Odisha, India, on December 3, 2024. She interacted with demonstration farmers at the spot itself. At the Danpur cluster, in addition to the field visits and interactions with the concerned farmer Mr. Bikram Parida, Dr. Pinto visited stalls showcasing essential farm machinery including multi-crop planters fitted with inclined plate seed metering system for mech-DSR and other crops in sequence, power weeders, and sprayers, suitable herbicides, and IRRI-GoO-DSR-Odisha project publications and standees. Dr. Pinto also interacted with a wide range of stakeholders, including farmers, service providers, and strategic partners. Over 100 participants including 23 females from across 8- districts of Odisha (Bargarh, Bhadrak, Ganjam, Mayurbhanj, Puri, Khordha and Cuttack) attended the event, representing diverse groups such as farmers, service providers, agriculture officials, KVK scientist, NGO partners, private companies, project staff, and the media. This way she could get a quick feedback and updates on the project's interventions, impacts and insights. Two significant aspects of the event were: 1) an in-depth meeting with stakeholders, where Dr. Pinto engaged with farmers and strategic partners to discuss the challenges, benefits, and future opportunities related to mech-DSR based systems in Odisha, and 2) the stakeholders' expectations and keen interest in hearing Dr. Pinto’s vision for agricultural development, particularly regarding the mechanized DSR-based system in Odisha.
Development of climate-smart maps and adaptation plans for the coastal agriculture in Bangladesh
(Report, 2024-03) Ali, A M M Mostafa; Rahman, Md. Mostafizur; Saha, Champa Rani; Rahman, Syed Arman Akib; Haque, Md. Ehsanul; Nisha, Nusrath Jahan; Hosen, Md. Motaleb; Yen, Bui Tan; Nelson, Katherine; Vu, Trang; Vu, Quiet; Tran, Nguyen Bao; Salahuddin, Ahmad
As Bangladesh is predominantly an agricultural country, importance of land and water resources is immense. Land is the basic natural resource from which we derive all ingredients to satisfy our basic needs such as food, raw materials for industrial goods, articles of general use, medicine etc. The gross total area of the country is about 14.8 million hectares (Mha) of which 8.4 million is the net cultivablearea (NCA). Half of the total agricultural land is utilized for double cropping while 13% land is utilized for triple cropping. Bangladesh is one of the top 10 nations that are mostly vulnerable to climate change due to its low-lying and flat topography in coastal region, subjected to riverine flooding (due to sea level rise), frequent cyclones, storm surge, heavy rainfall, tornados, river bank erosion, salinity, high population density, high level of poverty, and solely reliance of livelihoods on climate-sensitive sectors. Thus, climate change addresses a new depressing effect to coastal agriculture since agriculture in Bangladesh is highly sensitive to climate variability as crop require sustained ambient temperature for their growth, and abrupt heat or cold waves hamper productivity. Disease outbreak are also highly sensitive to temperature and moisture content and severity varies across regions. Climate change reduces crop production and might increase food insecurity in Bangladesh. Considering the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture, it can be said that production of crop is a substantial challenge in producing enough food in Bangladesh. However, to ameliorate such predicaments, adoption of climate smart agricultural practices and technologies are needed to ensure participatory planning and development. Adaptation planning is crucial to ensure overall productivity of agriculture against climate change events. This requires enough data on base condition such as agricultural land, cropping system, major crops, disasters, topography; climate risk maps, cost benefit study for adaptive alternative, climatic future trends etc which should be accompanied by successful participatory approach. This project is such an initiative to collect data and generate information for adaptation planning in coastal region of Bangladesh
Evaluating multidimensional digital inclusiveness of rice crop manager digital tool: insights from Odisha, India
(Report, 2024-10-12) Singaraju, Niyati; Gakhar, Shalini; Bharti, Preeti; Anjana, V; Mendoza, Jared Jorim
This report evaluates the inclusiveness and impact of the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) tool in Odisha, India, using the Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness Index (MDII). Based on a survey conducted across three villages, it explores farmers’ socio-demographic profiles, digital access, and perceptions of the tool’s usability, accessibility, and effectiveness. Findings reveal widespread smartphone ownership but highlight challenges in internet connectivity and digital literacy, with women and educationally underserved users reporting greater barriers. The RCM tool has positively influenced farming decisions and digital skill development, though gaps persist in training accessibility and support mechanisms. Respondents identified additional needs for features like pest management and weather updates. Gender disparities, connectivity issues, and limited co-creation processes emerged as key concerns. The report recommends expanding training programs, improving infrastructure, addressing gender gaps, and fostering user inclusion to enhance the tool’s relevance and sustainability in promoting digital agriculture.
Evaluating Multidimensional Digital Inclusiveness of Rice Crop Manager Digital Tool: Insights from Indonesia
(Report, 2024-10-12) Singaraju, Niyati; Gakhar, Shalini; Jardinero, Benedict; Pagianti, Tri Selasa; Mendoza, Jared Jorim; Anjana, V
This study evaluates the multidimensional digital inclusiveness of the Rice Crop Manager (RCM) tool, locally known as Layanan Konsultasi Padi (LKP), in East Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The RCM tool aims to optimize rice farming practices through personalized, data- driven recommendations. Using the MDII framework, the research assesses accessibility, effectiveness, ecosystem support, and impact, based on socio-demographic profiles, digital access, and user perceptions. Findings reveal high land ownership (98%) and smartphone adoption (90%), with significant confidence in the tool’s compatibility and agricultural relevance. However, gaps in digital literacy among older and less-educated farmers, limited mobile internet access (25%), and regional disparities in adoption were identified. Inclusivity concerns persist, with only 68% believing the tool is accessible to marginalized groups. The report highlights the RCM's potential to enhance farming practices but calls for targeted interventions in digital skills, infrastructure, and inclusivity to maximize its impact and adoption
Stakeholder consultation workshop on leveraging digital solutions in agricultural extension: Pathways to inclusive and sustainable farming
(Report, 2024-11-30) Gakhar, Shalini; Singaraju, Niyati; Bharti, Preeti; Patwar, Shelly; Nagaraji, Satish; Kiragi, Pratibha; Maria, Sherin
The Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on Leveraging Digital Solutions in Agricultural Extension: Pathways to Inclusive and Sustainable Farming was co-organized by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) on November 29 and 30, 2024, at Mayfair Lagoon, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The workshop was part of CGIAR’s Digital Innovation initiative, which aims to coordinate digital research across various research centers and institutions to foster collaboration, synergy, and an inclusive, holistic, and impactful approach to agricultural digital innovation. Agricultural extension plays a crucial role in equipping farmers with practical knowledge, technologies, and techniques to enhance productivity and sustainability. Emerging digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), are rapidly evolving and providing farmers with personalized, real-time insights and predictive analytics to improve efficiency, resource management, and climate resilience. Governments, international organizations, and the private sector are increasingly focused on harnessing AI and other digital innovations to create inclusive, efficient, and sustainable agricultural extension systems.
Stakeholder engagement for south-south collaboration on improved rice cultivation using geospatial sciences
(Report, 2024-11-15) Gakhar, Shalini; Mathieu, Renaud; Patwar, Shelly; Jardinero, Benedict; Sahoo, Rabi N.; Chinnusamy, Viswanathan
Stakeholder Engagement for South-South Collaboration on Improved Rice Cultivation Using Geospatial Sciences was organized on November 14 and 15 in Mwea, Kenya. The CGIAR Initiative on Digital Innovation (DI) focuses on enabling digital innovations to stimulate the inclusive and sustainable transformation of food, land, and water systems. This includes investments that policymakers could make to close the digital divide, information delivery systems that allow more people to take action against predicted risks, and ways for partner organizations and marginalized communities to enhance digital capabilities, access resources, and seize opportunities. India has the largest area under rice cultivation in the world, covering 44.6 million hectares, and is second only to China in terms of rice production. Rice is the staple food for 65 percent of India's total population and plays a crucial role in the country's economy as a leading rice exporter.
“Remote sensing based Information and Insurance for Crops in emerging economies” (RIICE) in Kenya
(Report, 2024-01-10) Mathieu, Renaud; Satapathy, Sushree; Raviz, Jeny; Wafula, Kelvin; Koskei, Vincent; Mwende, Faith; Aleri, David; Cattaneo, Alessandro; Gatti, Luca; Holecz, Francesco
The CGIAR Research Initiative on Digital Innovation and Transformation (WP4) seeks to improve real time monitoring of food system dynamics to inform multiple stakeholders who make time critical decisions to respond to variation and shocks, improve the flow of information for a better understanding of the food systems, and enhance digital data streams for improving decision making by food system actors. To this end, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in partnership with sarmap, Switzerland, the National Irrigation Authority, and the Rice Promotion Program (Ministry of Agriculture), Kenya, is piloting a digital rice production monitoring platform. The platform RIICE (www.riice.org) is a remote sensing-based digital platform that delivers near real time, geolocalized, accurate, and updated seasonal information on rice area, yield, planting dates, and climate-driven yield losses. Initially, the rice production was monitored for the short rain season of 2023 in the Mwea irrigation scheme and will be extended to the off season in 2024, as well as to the other main rice irrigation schemes in the country. A Stakeholders Engagement meeting was organized in Nairobi for presenting and discussing the customization of the RIICE platform for Kenya. This report covers activities conducted and outputs generated for 2023 short rain season.
Digital mapping for inclusive rights on forest land and resources by Pradan in Odisha
(Report, 2024) Niranjan, Alagu D.; Dominic, Ditty Maria; Mittal, Nimisha; Sulaiman, Rasheed V.; Malhotra, Aayushi; Singaraju, Niyati; Sharma, Sheetal
Securing the rights of forest dwellers on forest land and resources is crucial for their livelihood development as well as for forest protection, conservation and climate benefits. However, for decades, forest-dwelling communities have been struggling to secure their rights on forest land and resources, the absence of which is preventing them from securing the various benefits offered by government schemes in terms of education, healthcare, and agricultural development. Recognising these issues, the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers Recognition of Forest Rights Act, 2006, commonly known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA) was passed by the Government of India. This Act enabled the forest dwellers to claim their customary and traditional rights on forest land and resources through Individual Forest Rights (IFR), Community Rights (CR), and Community Forest Resources Rights (CFRR). However, the intricacies involved in the claim-making process posed a major challenge for these marginalized communities. In this context, PRADAN, one of India’s leading NGOs, has been facilitating the forest rights-claiming process in Odisha, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. Over the years, PRADAN has achieved a major breakthrough by getting the claims accepted by the government using a digital mapping tool. This Good Practice Note describes how PRADAN is assisting in digital land mapping and documentation to expedite the claim process under the Forest Rights Act-2006 in Rayagada, Odisha, thereby ensuring the digital inclusion of forest dwelling communities (Forest Dwelling Scheduled Tribes [FDSTs] and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers [OTFDs]) in forest areas.
Remote sensing applications for rice mapping and yield estimation in the Senegal River Valley (SRV) of Senegal
(Report, 2024-01-31) Mathieu, Renaud; Murugesan, Deiveegan; Quicho, Emma; Faye, Omar Ndaw; Sall, Moussa; Gatti, Luca; Holec, Francesco
Rice is a vital and staple food in Senegal, as it is for the whole of West Africa, and yet cultivation is still limited while consumption is continuously increasing. Rice mainly grows in the Senegal River Valley (SRV) (northern part) in highly intensive systems under irrigated conditions and in Casamance region (southern part) mainly under rainfed systems. Despite rice having a crucial role to play in the nation’s economy, culture and food security, Senegal has for many years imported most of the rice it consumes. To achieve the goal of self-sufficiency and encourage economic growth, Senegal is taking many interventions to improve their rice production while monitoring rice area and production estimates is crucial for designing/targeting interventions and for making sound policy decisions. This initiative aims to develop a digital rice monitoring platform in Senegal based on near-real-time satellite data to support national policies, food security, and market management, as well as to facilitate farmers’ resilience through the development of insurance and microfinance products. This report presents the preliminary results of mapping rice areas across the Senegal River Valley during dry and wet seasons of 2023 using the Remote sensing-based Information and Insurance for Crops in emerging Economies (RIICE) platform in collaboration with sarmap, Switzerland, the Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA), and local partners.
ICTforAg India 2024: Localizing impact through inclusion, inspiration, and innovation
(Report, 2024-05) Gakhar, Shalini; Patwar, Shelly; Rupavatharam, Srikanth
The digital landscape in Eastern India: Findings from the digital needs assessment surveys from Bihar and Odisha, India
(Report, 2024-12-11) Adeeth Cariappa, Ajjikuttira Girish; Khed, Vijayalaxmi; Singaraju, Niyati; Gartaula, Hom N.
This report examines the digital landscape in the Eastern Indian states of Bihar and Odisha, focusing on disparities in digital access, literacy, and technology utilization. Using gender-disaggregated data from 1,034 households, the findings reveal significant gender, social, and regional inequities. Women, especially from marginalized communities, face reduced access to digital devices, limited operational skills, and low internet usage for agricultural needs. Key barriers include high device costs, limited digital literacy, and inadequate local-language content. Despite challenges, a strong demand for digital skills training emerges, particularly among women and younger populations. The current utilization of mobile internet primarily revolves around communication and entertainment, with minimal use for agriculture-related activities. The report underscores the necessity for tailored digital literacy programs, localized content, and affordable technology to bridge these divides. Addressing these gaps can enhance the adoption of digital tools, fostering inclusive growth and improved agricultural outcomes in the region.
Beyond Blanket Estimation: Profiling Vegetatively Propagated Crop Seed Users for Inclusive Delivery System in Uganda. A Report on the VPC study
(Report, 2024-12) Mayanja, S.; Yila, J.; Bomuhangi, A.; Ssali, R.T.; Nakitto, M.; Ahimbisibwe, P.; Ogwal, M.; Bayiyana, I.; Iragaba, A.; Asasira, M.; Namuddu, Mary Gorreth; Kisakye, S.; Tinyiro, S.E.; Rajendran, S.
Bundled innovations for women’s empowerment and resilience
(Report, 2024-12) Jain, Harsha; Gartaula, Hom Nath; Shivhare, Riche; Nayak, Prakash Kumar; Chadha, Deepali; Johri, Yash; Mukhopadhyay, Prama; Goel, Kritika; Dullo, Anandita; Puskur, Ranjitha
Climate change is exacerbating uncertainty and risks for farmers and other food systems actors in unprecedented ways. Women and marginalized farmers face higher vulnerabilities as they often encounter additional barriers in the form of constraining social and gender norms. In response, the CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality (HER+ Harnessing Gender and Social Equality for Resilience in Agrifood Systems) aims to strengthen the climate resilience of vulnerable women in food systems in the Global South. Together with partners, the initiative seeks to support women in increasing their agency, acquiring and gaining control over resources, and facilitating their path toward empowerment. This will help them adapt to climate change and be resilient to shocks and stresses through higher adaptive capacity. Additionally, the initiative aims to position women as partners and drivers of climate change solutions. There are four identified dimensions (addressed by four work packages) to achieve the intended goals of the HER+ Initiative. The focus here is on Work Package 2 (WP2), titled EMPOWER, which aims to develop and test context-specific bundles of social and technical innovations (STIBs). The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is the lead implementation organization for WP2 in India. IRRI, in collaboration with various partner organizations, has set up Learning Labs in North 24 and South 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal, and Nuapada district of Odisha. The focus of this presentation will be on the Learning Labs set up in West Bengal.
Innovative Pathways for Enhancing Water Productivity in Rice-based systems in Cambodia
(Report, 2024-12) Axmed, Maxamed Maxamuud; van Halsema, Gerardo; Urfels, Anton; Flor, Rica Joy; Jayasiri, Nishanka; Ouk, Akhara; Keo, Sokheng; Penn, Navith; Rathmuny, Then
This report summarized research conducted in Prey Veng and Takeo provinces in 2024 as part of a master's thesis (Full Thesis Report) investigating sustainable water resource management for rice-based systems. The research sought to address the following key questions: How do different water management strategies influence water consumption, crop yield, and profitability in rice-based systems amidst climatic variability? And what approaches can be adapted to tackle future climate challenges in order to secure and enhance rice production in Cambodia? Employing a multi-objective conceptual framework (Tang et al., 2023), this study utilized the water-driven productivity model, AquaCrop (Vanuytrecht et al., 2014). AquaCrop was initially calibrated for two short-duration rice varieties and sweet potatoes, followed by the development of five distinct irrigation scenarios.
Surveying the community of practice (COP) on poverty reduction, livelihoods & jobs
(Report, 2024) Lenaerts, Bert
This report presents the findings of a survey conducted within the community of practice (COP) focused on Poverty Reduction, Livelihoods, and Jobs. The survey revealed a strong willingness among participants to engage actively in the Platform's initiatives and a collective enthusiasm for advancing poverty alleviation and employment creation goals. However, it also identified a significant need for enhanced capacity building, with many respondents expressing a desire for additional training and resources to more effectively contribute to the Platform's success. The report highlights these dual themes: a robust commitment to the shared objectives and the critical necessity for further development of skills and knowledge to achieve those goals. These findings underscore the importance of investing in capacity-building efforts to maximize the impact of the COP's work in poverty reduction and job creation.
GloMIP Communication Strategy
(Report, 2024) Paguirigan, Neale Marvin
This compilation of communication collaterals highlights the value of the Global Market Intelligence Platform (GloMIP) in enhancing breeding programs through its strategic use of market intelligence. The Platform plays a pivotal role in supporting market segmentation and product design, enabling more targeted and impactful breeding initiatives. Additionally, it generates critical insights that align with the CGIAR's five impact areas, offering valuable opportunities for advancing agricultural innovation. By fostering evidence-based decision-making, the GloMIP empowers stakeholders to optimize breeding strategies, ensuring they are more responsive to market needs and development goals. This report emphasizes the Platform's potential to drive transformative change in agricultural research and development, promoting sustainable solutions that address global challenges.
Policy Perspectives on Water Management for Resilient Agri-food Systems in Southwest Coastal Bangladesh
(Report, 2024-11-30) Rahman, M. Mokhlesur; Sarker, Mou Rani
Access to reliable water is vital for sustaining agri-food systems, yet its equitable distribution faces mounting challenges from climate change, rising sectoral demands, and upstream water withdrawals. Water management is further complicated by diverse social, policy, and institutional drivers, and limited understanding of social-ecological dynamics impeding effective collaboration among sectors, stakeholders, and grassroots communities. National policies play a crucial role in governing water resources, underscoring the need for a comprehensive analysis of sectoral policies to evaluate their effectiveness in fostering an enabling policy environment. This study examines 13 water-food sectoral policies in Bangladesh to identify gaps and propose actionable recommendations for creating a cohesive policy framework that ensures water availability, enhances accessibility, and supports the transformation and resilience of food systems.
Towards sustainable rice intensification in West Africa: Yield gap decomposition for the ATAFI use case
(Report, 2024-11) Silva, João Vasco; Ali Ibrahim; Dossou-Yovo, Elliott; Johnson, Jean-Martial; Ndour, Adama; Saito, Kazuki
Empowering Women and Youth in Southern Bangladesh through Homestead Agricultural Mechanization
(Report, 2024-10) Ahmed, Sharif; Debnath, Manik; Haque, Abdul; Bhandari, Humnath
Skill Development of Farmers Under Mixed Farming Systems Initiative in Bangladesh by 2024
(Report, 2024-10) Haque, Abdul; Debnath, Manik; Abdullah, Miajy; Ahmed, Sharif; Bhandari, Humnath

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