The tricot approach. Guide for large-scale participatory experiments

van Etten, J.; Manners, R.; Steinke, J.; Matthus, E.; de Sousa, K. (2020) The tricot approach. Guide for large-scale participatory experiments. Rome (Italy): Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. 32 p.

Triadic comparison of technology options (tricot) is a research methodology that helps farmers to identify the most suitable technologies for the local conditions of their farm. Tricot (read: ‘try-cot’) engages farmers as ‘farmer researchers’ in the testing or validation of new crop varieties and other promising technologies. Tricot is supported by the ClimMob digital platform (https://climmob.net). This guide provides an introduction to tricot and each of the steps in the experimental cycle.