LINKING THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP: How Smallholder Farmers Contribute to Regional Food Security. Cracking the Nut Bangkok, Thailand March 27, 2017

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1 LINKING THE BOTTOM TO THE TOP: How Smallholder Farmers Contribute to Regional Food Security Cracking the Nut Bangkok, Thailand March 27, 2017

2 Session Goals 30,000 feet The Rice Bowl Index (RBI): Dr. Andrew Powell Multinational Syngenta: Mr. Eddie Chew Where the rubber meets the road USAID Sri Lanka Supporting Opportunities in Livelihoods Development (SOLID) Chemonics International: Chief of Party David Dyer

3 Session Overview: Key Questions Why do urban food systems matter? How do we measure urban food security? What is the role of multinationals in building urban food systems? How can urbanization drive prosperity for smallholder farmers?

4 Presenters Dr. Andrew Powell Secretariat Director, The Rice Bowl Index; CEO, Asia BioBusiness Pte. Ltd. Eddie Chew Head of Corporate Affairs, Syngenta David Dyer Chief of Party, USAID Sri Lanka SOLID Project, Chemonics International Caitlin Coast Business Development Director, Supply Chain Solutions, Chemonics International

5 The Rice Bowl Index: Translating Complexity into an Opportunity for Action The Rice Bowl Index is hosted by Asia BioBusiness Pte. Ltd. on behalf of Syngenta

6 There is a vast universe of data and information sources on food security and related topics:

7 The RBI distills information from these numerous public sources, with an ultimate aim of facilitating concrete action.

8 Food Security Robustness Capacity to withstand disruptions to the multiple dimensions of food security, thereby ensuring an acceptable level of stability commensurate with local needs. Requires a balanced approach to food security beyond just food production

9 Introduction to the Rice Bowl Index (RBI) Informing and stimulating public dialogue on food security in Asia Creating and identifying opportunities for concrete action towards improving food security

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11 Purpose: Contribute to the Broader Effort of Identifying and Working Towards Solutions Food security high on policy agenda and is increasingly complex Food production landscape in Asia is rapidly changing Current food security debate is fragmented, problem-centric and opinion-driven Shift the focus of the debate from problem to solution Support an evidence-based dialogue Facilitate positive and productive multi-stakeholder dialogue, collaboration, and action Platform to support partnerships with government, food value chain, NGOs etc.

12 Four Categories Comprise the Overall Index FARM-LEVEL Do farmers have the capability and means to be productive? ENVIRONMENTAL Will the environmental capacity in the country provide for long-term agricultural productivity and sustainability? POLICY AND TRADE Does the trade and policy environment encourage open markets, investment, and innovation? DEMAND AND PRICE How will the food security needs in the country evolve? Quantity, affordability, access?

13 Encompassing Both the Enabling and Disabling Factors of Food Security ENVIRONMENTAL Water stress Drought / floods Soil / land degradation Loss of biodiversity, gene pool Climate variability, temperature rise, erratic weather patterns DEMAND AND PRICE Growing population Consumer income and dietary shifts Food reserve shortages Demand for biofuel Speculation and price volatility KEY ENABLING AND DISABLING FACTORS IN FOOD SECURITY POLICY AND TRADE Political stability and conflict Protectionism and subsidies International trade policies Infrastructure, including storage and transport Investment and innovation policies FARM-LEVEL Access to technology and innovation Farmer education / extension services Role of women on farm Access to market, price, and information Levels of investment

14 Generalized Interpretation Policy and Trade A high score encourages open markets, investment & innovation to support FS Environmental Factors A high score favourable to provide long-term agricultural productivity and stability Demand and Price A high score low food security because of demand and price drivers Farm-Level Factors A high score farmers have the capability and means to be productive

15 What Does the Data Tell Us? Food security, as data has shown, is not just food production. It is the balance of the four rubrics and the indicators that stood out to be influential Food security robustness can also be achieved through looking at indicators with a strong potential to contribute: Transport infrastructure value, net agricultural trade, roads and bridges infrastructure, cereal yield, short-term household credit, environmental factors

16 Threshold Index Results 2016

17 Moving Forward with the RBI Encourage countries to use the RBI to target interventions Respond to requests for use of RBI methodology for individual country regional/state/provincial analysis Broaden country coverage Develop partnerships to leverage the RBI s influence in governments and development organizations etc.

18 Eddie Chew Syngenta

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20 Enabling and Disabling Factors of Food Security ENVIRONMENTAL Water stress Drought / floods Soil / land degradation Loss of biodiversity, gene pool Climate variability, temperature rise, erratic weather patterns DEMAND AND PRICE Growing population Consumer income and dietary shifts Food reserve shortages Demand for biofuel Speculation and price volatility KEY ENABLING AND DISABLING FACTORS IN FOOD SECURITY POLICY AND TRADE Political stability and conflict Protectionism and subsidies International trade policies Infrastructure, including storage and transport Investment and innovation policies FARM-LEVEL Access to technology and innovation Farmer education / extension services Role of women on farm Access to market, price, and information Levels of investment

21 Deepening the Policy Debate Data-driven forward projection Holistic representation of the key enablers and disablers of food security Objective, constructive and solutions-focused conversations Supports quantitative and qualitative analysis of food security systems across Asia Encourages greater levels of collaboration across all stakeholder groups

22 Obtaining Foresight and Insight Quantitative and qualitative analysis of food security systems across Asia Potential challenges and opportunities Where we can add value

23 Seeking Collaboration Opportunities Availability (agricultural productivity, food waste, international trade, ag policies) Physical access (transportation and infrastructure, access to markets, storage and supply chain loss) Economic access (social programs, safety nets, access to finance, entrepreneurial skills for farmers) Other opportunities (biofortification, nutrition, food safety)

24 David Dyer Sri Lanka Supporting Opportunities in Livelihood Development (SOLID)

25 ENVIRONMENTAL Water stress Drought / floods Soil / land degradation Loss of biodiversity, gene pool Climate variability, temperature rise, erratic weather patterns DEMAND AND PRICE Growing population Consumer income and dietary shifts Food reserve shortages Demand for biofuel Speculation and price volatility KEY ENABLING AND DISABLING FACTORS IN FOOD SECURITY POLICY AND TRADE Political stability and conflict Protectionism and subsidies International trade policies Infrastructure, including storage and transport Investment and innovation policies FARM-LEVEL Access to technology and innovation Farmer education / extension services Role of women on farm Access to market, price, and information Levels of investment

26 SOLID is a USAID-funded, livelihood support project PRIMARY GOAL: To increase the income of at least 3,000 households by at least 10 percent. PROJECT OBJECTIVES: Improve production practices of smallholder farmers Increase market access for smallholder farmers Increase knowledge of good agribusiness Improve household diets and nutrition IMPLEMENTATION PERIOD: , extended to August 2017 (dairy development only)

27 Where we work District Number of Households Assisted Mannar District 522 Mullaitivu District 274 Anuradhapura District 605 Vavuniya District 756 Kilinochchi District 473 Jaffna District 270 Polonnaruwa District 412 Batticaloa District 626 Trincomalee District 198 Ampara District 293 Monaragala District 102 Badulla District 28 Kurunegala District 102 Matale District 112 Puttlam District 61 Total 4,834

28 14 Livelihood Improvement Activities Implemented in Horticulture, Dairy, and Poultry Sectors Black gram cultivation Ground nut cultivation Big onion cultivation Small onion cultivation Mushroom cultivation Chili cultivation Passion fruit cultivation Commercial murunga cultivation Jalapeno cultivation Gherkin cultivation Sweet potato cultivation Broiler production Dairy development Youth farmer development initiative

29 Introduction of new technologies to improve efficiency Fodder sorghum used as cattle feed Silage production Total Mixed Ration (TMR) feed Big onion seedling production using raised beds and rain shelters Field transplanting of big onion seedlings Sprinkler irrigation systems for water conservation True seed production New cultivation methods for growing value added small gherkin Oyster mushroom production techniques Broiler coop design Broiler management practices Use of rain shelters Onion cultivation using true seeds

30 Private Sector Partnerships SOLID partners with a network of leading private businesses to CREATE OR STRENGTHEN market linkages: Cargills Ceylon PLC HJS Condiments (Pvt) Ltd John Keells Holdings Alli Company Ideal Mushroom Company Nestle Lanka PLC Milco (Pvt) Ltd CIC Agribusiness Hayleys Agriculture Holdings Pasumai Agriculture Company Hatton National Bank

31 Example: SOLID Partnership with Cargills As Sri Lanka s largest private supermarket chain, Cargills has established collection networks and payment systems that allow them to directly source produce from more than 10,000 Sri Lankan farmers. With SOLID, Cargills employed two full-time extension officers and hired experts to conduct technical training in support of the passionfruit initiative.

32 To Improve Incomes for Farmers, SOLID Supported The revival of chili cultivation Use of true seeds in small onion cultivation Introduction of new commercial and value added crops Big onion cultivation and mother bulb production Ground nut seed production Oyster mushroom production

33 What Did We Accomplish? An average crop farmer working with SOLID receives approximately 30% more income, and earns an average seasonal farming income of Rs. 21,500 (~US $145 per season).

34 To Improve Broiler Production, SOLID has Conducted a formal training course on broiler management, providing training to over 247 small-scale poultry farmers. With farmers, cost-shared the construction of poultry coops specifically designed to house 100, 300, or 500 birds. Cost-shared the purchase of chicks and feed for the first cycle of birds. Supported formation of 3 broiler producer-owned companies that now manage group purchases of production inputs.

35 What Did We Accomplish? Broiler producers who graduated from SOLID s Broiler Management Program realized returns of 20% more income about Rs. 8,600 (~US $60) per six-week cycle.

36 To Improve Productivity in the Dairy Sector, SOLID has Worked with 2,070 small-scale dairy farmers to increase quantity and improve the quality of milk produced. Introduced new farming technologies, especially silage production, giving farmers year-around access to nutritious cattle feed. Constructed 9 milk collection and chilling centers in 5 districts to develop village-based milk collection networks, reducing costs. Facilitated the formation of dairy farmer clusters to increase milk supplies, marketed through the newly established chilling centers.

37 What Did We Accomplish? Milk producers who have worked at least one year with SOLID have: Increased monthly milk production by 27%, from 404 liters to 513 liters Increased income by 35%, due to marketing of better quality milk Banks now consider dairy farms that follow SOLID s recommendations as good credit risks; investment is taking place

38 What Did We Accomplish? Average Monthly Milk Production 2014, 2015, and 2016 (liters) Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

39 SOLID s Crosscutting Support Includes: Nutrition Integrated Pest Management (IPM) / Safe and Responsible Use of Pesticides Gender

40 What Did We Accomplish? Trained 2,251 beneficiaries and 106 government officials on the safe and responsible use of pesticides and integrated pest management (IPM) Conducted nutrition training programs for nearly 1,500 government officials and 2,200 beneficiary farmers.

41 What Did We Accomplish? Reached 30% female direct beneficiaries Achieved nearly 45% female participation at training events and technical assistance demonstrations

42 Panel Discussion

43 Thank You