Half Yearly Report (December 2012 April 2013)

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1 Half Yearly Report (December 2012 April 2013) Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) in Bangladesh Submitted to: International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) Submitted by: SEDOP-IRRI-CSISA Partnership Project Socio Economic Development Organization for the Poor (SEDOP) 10, Kedarnath Main Road, Religate Daulatpur, Khulna Date of Submission: 15 th May, 2013

2 Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) in Bangladesh Executive Summary As an Organization SEDOP feel proud to be a part of the CSISA-IRRI Project. It has started in December It is the 1 st year of the project for SEDOP and we are very pleased for going to submit the Half Yearly Progress Report of the 1st year. The goal of the CSISA project is to increase farm household income and agricultural productivity focusing on improved cereal cropping system, fish, livestock and other high value agricultural crops and vegetables. In these regards SEDOP-IRRI-CSISA project showed an incredible success. Considering some natural limitation like Heavy rainfall, Water stagnant, Drought, Foggy weather, Salinity etc. the achievements of the project are very eager. Three Upazillas of Khulna (1) and Bagerhat (2) Districts named Fultala (Khulna) and Rampal, Mongla (Bagerhat) are our working area. In implementing the activities of the project SEDOP is collaborating CSISA-SEDOP along with the respective Govt. Department on carrying out (i) On-farm demonstration of improved technologies and associated trainings, (ii) Dissemination of improved cropping systems technologies and (iii) Quality seed production and storage at farmers level. To ensure that farmers have better access to timely and accurate information, capacity building among frontline extension agents and service providers is also a prime objective of CSISA. Adaptive research complements these strategies by refining technologies for local biophysical and socioeconomic circumstances, and also identifying and evaluating emerging technologies to improve scope for future impact. To achieve the project aims SEDOP directly work with small and marginal farmers in their working area, and disseminate the technologies. In the running season (Rabi ) we conduct 123 Demonstrations plots of various refined technologies after conducting Training as much as also 370 Farmers of the respective technologies. Except the Demonstration and Training we organized 2 Field Day, 5 Exposure Visit, 2 FGD and 1 Joint Visit along with IRRI and others PNGOs of IRRI for rapidly disseminating the Technologies. An optimistic outcome is being showed for sustainably transferring the Technologies by the holistic approach in this aspect. Hope SEDOP will do better in future by the experiences gained this season. Introduction

3 Introduction Expansion of the Cereal Systems Initiative for South Asia (CSISA) project, is implementing by SEDOP as a partner NGO of IRRI. CSISA is working to improve the livelihoods of the Farmers by increasing the farm household income and productivity, mainly focusing on improved cereal cropping systems, fish, livestock, and other high-value agricultural crops and vegetables. Bangladesh is an agriculture based country. 59% of total population is engaged in agricultural activities directly. Agriculture contributes 34% of Gross National Product (GDP). Without the development in agricultural sector it is impossible to develop a country like Bangladesh. The development of agriculture sector means the capacity building of the farmers for the new modern technologies of agriculture. The farmers have to be trained up practically to increase crop production using modern technologies. The main crop and food grain is rice. CSISA project aims to boost the validation, adaptation, and deployment of improved varieties and crop management technologies. CSISA also endeavors to place technologies in the context of markets, risk, and other barriers that, without complementary strategies, can constrain advances in production and improvements in livelihoods. Considering the aims of the project SEDOP selected the Target Framers from its assigned area. Objectives of the CSISA Project The project designed considering some specific objectives and these are as follows- Widespread delivery, participatory fine-tuning and adoption of improved varieties, production technologies and natural resource management for cereal and fish systems in order to improve productivity, income and resilience to risk.

4 Adaptive research trials to test validate and refine newly developed agronomic practices for cereals and aquaculture practices for fish. Capacity building for researchers, extension workers and service providers from public, private and NGO sectors to enable the rapid dissemination and adoption of improved technologies and management approaches. Socioeconomic and farming system analysis for technology targeting and the deployment and improvement of market linkages and livelihood systems for inclusive agricultural growth and sustainable poverty reduction. The development of innovative information delivery mechanism, including robust decision support tools that integrate producer information, market prices, weather and risk in formats that are simple to use and accessibility by all agricultural stakeholders.

5 Project location with map: Project Areas: 2 Districts- Bagerhat and Khulna 1) Bagerhat District- 2 Upazillas i) Rampal (1 Union- Uzalkur) ii) Mongla- Activities will be started from the coming aman Season/2013 2) Khulna District- 1 Upazillz i) Fultala (4 Unions- Fultala sadar, Damudor, Zamira and Atragilatola)

6 Methodology SEDOP is working by following some methods for achieving the highest outcome of sustainable agriculture by transferring new technologies through the farmers by the collaboration with IRRI. These are as follows- Direct and Indirect Farmers Model: The activities of the CSISA project is implementing by Direct and Indirect Farmers Model. Direct Farmers lead atleast 5 Indirect Farmers to disseminate the Technologies mainly through setup Demonstration to her/his field. Target Farmers Selection: Beneficiaries are selected from the three Upazillas named Fultala of Khulna District, Rampal and Mongla of Bagerhat District. Firstly a preliminary list is prepared and from that list SEDOP management and CSISA-IRRI Officials finally selected the Farmers after verified. We have been selected those beneficiaries who are mainly involved with SEDOP implemented other program and fulfill the selection criteria. Baseline Survey: To identify the present status of cultivation, a Baseline survey was conducted according to "basic information collection guideline" provided by CSISA-IRRI. The Baseline survey data is recorded and analyzed by CSISA-IRRI for future use. Group Formation: Among the selected Farmers, some Groups are formed and segregated based on the specific Technologies. Each group consists of atleast indirect 5 Farmers and Lead by 1 direct Farmer. Training: All the selected Farmers joined day long training on Boro Rice Cultivation, Seed Storage Techniques. The Training is organized by SEDOP with the assistance of CSISA-IRRI project. Govt. Officials of Agricultural Department were present in all the Training. Inputs Supply: As per the requirement of Demonstration, Inputs are supplied to the Direct Farmers like Seeds, Fertilizers, and IRRI Super Bags etc. Demonstration: Farmers setup Demonstration in their field and house in case of Seeds Storage Demonstration.

7 Technical Support: All types of Technical supports are provided interruptedly by the project Technical staffs along with CSISA- IRRI Expertise. Intensive Supervision and Monitoring: Intensive Monitoring and Supervision have been taken for all Demonstration so that the expected results will be come out without any biasness. Data Collection and Analysis: Agronomic data, Economic data, Damaged data (if any), Constraints etc. are collected regularly from all the Demonstration Plots. The collected data is analyzed by IRRI. FGD: Some FGD have been arranged with the Framers for sharing the Technical Knowledge of the Farmers and the Expertise each other. Field Day: Field Days are arranged for some important Demonstrations. Field Days help to transfer the Technologies speedily disseminate among the Farmers. Exposure Visit: For wider spread of demonstrated technologies Exposure Visit are organized for some Group of Farmers. Joint Visit: To Evaluate the Demonstrated Technologies Joint Visits are arranged with the High Profile Team including University Teachers, Govt. Officials, EDs of Partner NGOs, Coordinator of Partner NGOs, IRRI Expertise, Field Staffs etc. It helps to decide the next steps.

8 Results and Achievement of implemented activities Sl # Implemented Activities Results Achievement Remarks 01 Demonstration I) High Yielding Rice Varieties for Favorable Eco- System Excellent Farmers are highly satisfied for adopting the Technology Ii) Salt Tolerant Variety Excellent Farmers are highly satisfied for adopting the Technology Iii) Quality Rice Seed Production Iv) Best Agronomic Practices V) Proper Seed Storage Techniques (50% Female) Vi) Demonstrations Of UDP in Boro Rice Vii) Field Specific Nutrient Management Excellent Excellent Good Excellent As usual Farmers are highly satisfied for adopting the Technology Farmers are highly satisfied for adopting the Technology Farmers are satisfied to adopt the Technology Farmers are highly satisfied for adopting the Technology Farmers are satisfied to adopt the Technology 02 IRRI Super Bag Distribution I) For Rice Seeds Storage Properly Excellent Farmers are highly satisfied for adopting the technology 03 Training I) Boro Rice Production Good Farmers have learnt about modern production Technology. Ii) Post-Harvest And Seed Storage Technology Good Farmers have learnt about the modern techniques of Post- Harvest and Seed Storage.

9 04 Field Day I) Saline Tolerant Boro Rice Cultivation Ii) UDP in Boro Rice Good Farmers have observed the result of the Technology. Farmers have observed the result of the Technology. 05 FGD I) Aus Rice Production Good Farmers have given their opinion about this Technology. 06 Exposure Visit I) Quality Rice Seed Production Excellent Visited farmers have learned and observed about new technology. Ii) UDP in Boro Rice Excellent Visited farmers have learned and observed about new technology. Iii) High Yielding Rice Varieties for Favorable Ecosystem Excellent Visited farmers have learned and observed about new technology. 07 Joint Visit I) Evaluating the Running Activities Excellent Farmers, Staffs, Teachers, EDs and other Participants have observed and Evaluated the running programs and progress.

10 Progress of planned activities during December 2012 to April 2013 Sl # Planned Activities Progress Remarks 01 Demonstration I) High Yielding Rice Varieties for Favorable Eco-System Ii) Salt Tolerant Variety Iii) Quality Rice Seed Production Iv) Best Agronomic Practices V) Proper Seed Storage Techniques (50% Female) Vi) Demonstrations Of UDP in Boro Rice Vii) Field Specific Nutrient Management Harvesting Stage Harvesting Stage Harvesting Stage Harvesting Stage Harvesting Stage Harvesting Stage Harvesting Stage 02 IRRI Super Bag Distribution I) For Rice Seeds Storage Properly Process under distribution 03 Training I) Boro Rice Production Completed Ii) Post-Harvest and Seed Storage Technology Completed 04 Field Day I) Saline Tolerant Boro Rice Cultivation Completed Ii) UDP in Boro Rice Completed 05 FGD I) Aus Rice Production Completed

11 06 Exposure Visit I) Quality Rice Seed Production Completed Ii) UDP In Boro Rice Iii) High Yielding Rice Varieties for Favorable Ecosystem Completed Completed 07 Joint Visit I) Evaluating the Running Activities Completed

12 Table: Implemented/on-going activities, December 2012 to April 2013 Technologies Activitie s Y3 event target as LoA (#) Y3 person target as LoA (#) Y3 women target as LoA (#) Progr ess event (#) CSISA-Direct farmer (#) CSISA-Indirect farmer (#) Amount of land (ha) New Continue New Continue New Continue F M F M F M F M F M F M i) High Yielding Rice Varieties for Favorable Ecosystem ii) Salt Tolerant Variety iii) Quality Rice Seed Production iv) Best Agronomic Practices v) Proper seed storage Techniques (50% Female) Demonst ration Demonst ration Demonst ration Demonst ration Demonst ration

13 vi) UDP in Boro rice i) IRRI Super Bag Distribution Demonst ration Input Supply i) Boro Rice Production ii) Post- Harvest and Seed Storage Technology Training -- Target for Y (Total Achieve ment- 370, F- 44, M- 326) Trained Farmers= 178 (Female= 14, Male= 164) Training Trained Farmers= 192 (Female= 30, Male= 162) i) Saline Tolerant Boro Rice Cultivation ii) UDP in Boro Rice Field Day -- Target for Y (Total Achieve ment- 108, F- 86, M- 122) Field day Attended Farmers= 102 (Female= 33, Male= 69) Attended Farmers= 106 (Female= 53, Male= 53)

14 i) Aus Rice Production FGD Attended Farmers= 56 (Female= 9, Male= 47) i) Quality rice seed production ii) UDP in boro rice iii) High yielding rice varieties for favorable ecosystem Exposur e Visit Attended Farmers= 122 (Female= 21, Male= 101) Attended Farmers= 58 (Female= 24, Male= 34) Attended Farmers= 1019 (Female= 12, Male= 89) i) Evaluating the Running Activities Joint Visit A High Profile Team consists of University Teachers, Govt. Officials, EDs of PNGOs, IRRI Officials, Coordinators of PNGOs and Project Staffs were visited the Project Areas and Evaluated the Activities

15 Lessons Learnt and Recommendations: Lesson Learnt: Regular Monitoring and Supervision play a vital role to achieve the expected outcome from Farmer s Field Demonstration The Cost of Crop Production is Important for accepting a Technology by Farmers Field day, Exposure Visit, FGD are important for Technology Transfer Short Durable Crops varieties are highly accepted by the Farmers Dam/Khal are re-excavation for sweet water source Recommendations: Expansion of the Project Areas to cover more Framers Community based Input support for Irrigation Linkage the Framers to Rubber Hollar Miller Motorcycle for Front line staffs Digital camera for proper and timely documentation Budget Provision for Office Rent Conclusion CSISA is an important Project to disseminate refined Agricultural Technologies among the potential Farmers. The Project plays an important role to introduce new crop varieties, increasing yield, reduced the cost of crop production, increasing the cropping intensity and finally sustainable agriculture. The assigned methodology of the project is suitable for rapid disseminate the New Technologies. It is now proved by the Project activities that, Farmers easily accept their need based Technologies.

16 Planned Activities of the Next Quarters: a) For Aus/2013 Sl # Activities Technologies Target (No.) Fultala Rampal Mongla Total Remarks 01 Varietals 6 6 Trial 02 UDP Demonstration Varieties for Favorable Ecosystems (BRRI Dhan48, 55) As par the Seasonal Target for 3 rd Year activities 04 Training 05 FGD All Above As par the Requirement All Above As par the Requirement

17 b) For Aman/2013 Sl # Activities Technologies Target (No.) Fultala Rampal Mongla Total Remarks 01 Trail Adaptive Trial On Field Specific Nutrient Management Varieties for Favorable Ecosystems (BRRI Dhan49, BRRI Dhan52) Salt-Tolerant Varieties (BRRI Dhan41, 53, 54, BINA8) As par the Seasonal Target for 3 rd Year activities 04 Demonstration Aman In Rice - Mustard - Rice Cropping Systems (BINA7, BRRI Dhan39, 49, 56, 57) Best Agronomic Management Rice -Sunflower Cropping System Aromatic Rice (BRRI dhan34) Training All Above As par the Requirement 09 Video Preparation Rice Seed Production

18 Particulars Financial Report (From December 2012 to April 2013) Budget for co. name BDT Dec,12 Jan,13 Feb,13 Mar,13 April,13 Total Budget Balance Opening Balance-cash - (51,253) (102,506) (153,759) (205,012) - Fund received from IRRI 319, ,882 Bank interest - Total available fund - (51,253) (102,506) (153,759) 114, ,882 Staff Salary 432,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 36,000 36, , ,000 Travel Allowance 49,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 4,500 22,500 27,000 Mobile phone cost 9, ,500 5,400 Honorarium for local coordinator 48,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 4,000 20,000 28,000 Conveyance for local coordinator 22,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 10,000 12,000 Mobile phone bill for local coordinator 5, ,500 3,000 Official Stationery 11, ,960 5,960 5,040 CSISA-Uttaran official joint visit 20, ,500 2,500 17,500 Overhead cost (7%) 41,864 3,353 3,353 3,353 3,353 3,945 17,357 24,507 Sub total 639,764 51,253 51,253 51,253 51,253 60, , ,447 Grant Total in Taka 639,764 51,253 51,253 51,253 51,253 60, , ,447 Grant Total in USD 7, ,316 4,681 Closing Balance (51,253) (102,506) (153,759) (205,012) 54,565 54,565 N.B. Details Financial Report also will be submitted along with Fund Request for 2 nd Installment.

19 Case study-1 Salt Tolerant Rice Variety (BRRI Dhan 55) Changed Monirul s Life Monirul Hasan (46) son of Late Abul Kashem, Village- Naodari of Fultala Upazilla under Khulna District is a progress Farmer. Though he was a brilliant student but for poverty his studies was not more advanced than secondary education. From the childhood he helped his father in agricultural work and from then he loved agriculture by his unconscious mind and after complete the secondary education he took agriculture as profession. But to get good yield and make profit from agricultural product is very hard without using high yielding varieties of crops, new technologies, proper management etc. Also it is harder in this area for soil salinity. So he failed to change his economic condition by cultivation. He has a total of 33 decimals of land only. In Boro season mainly he cultivated BRRI Dhan 28, BRRI Dhan 29 etc. along with others farmers in this locality. But they failed to get good yield due to soil salinity. So he enthusiastically searched some new variety which is high yielding also salt tolerant. Prospectively last December/2012 he was selected as a Boro Farmer of CSISA-IRRI-SEDOP Project. He has gotten day long training upon Boro rice cultivation along with some others villagers. Not only training but the project provided him seeds of a new Boro rice variety named BRRI Dhan 55, which is high yielding and salt tolerant. He cultivated this variety in his 33 decimals of land by using the knowledge he gained in the training. At the beginning he was some confused about the variety as because it is new variety. But no more times need to change his idea about the variety. He followed from the seed bed the variety performed better than the varieties he used previous. In the main land the plants of BRRI Dhan 55 were more

20 healthy and vigorous. His rice field attracted the others surrounding farmers of Monirul. Many farmers communicate with Mr. Monirul to know about the new variety and he mitigates their thrust about the new variety and cultivation techniques. Finally Mr. Morul got 880 Kg yield from his 33 decimals of land where as previous he had gotten kg yield by using non salt tolerant varieties. He earns an amount of Tk. 11,750 again a cost of production Tk. 6,320 i.e. his net profit is Tk. 5,430 which is much better than the previous boro season. So Mr. Monirul is very happy now and planned to continue cultivation by using BRRI Dhan 55. By observing Mr. Monirul s success his neighboring farmers also decided to cultivate this variety in the next Boro season in their land so they come to Monirul to collect the seeds and his advices. Even Upazilla Agricultural Officer (UAO) visited Monirul s field and collected some seeds from him. Monirul is now very much grateful to CSISA-IRRI-SEDOP project. Case study-2

21 Monira Khatun is the Pioneer for using UDP Technology in her Area Guti Urea gives me better yield, reduced labour cost as well as rice production cost said Monira Khatun (19) the daughter of Late Khokon Kha, Village: Baniapukur of Fultala Upazilla under Khulna District in a Field Day on of her UDP Demonstration Plot. A group of farmers of Baniapukur village (Number 29) have received day long training organized by CSISA-IRRI-SEDOP project upon Boro Rice by using Cultivation and Use Guti Urea. Monira Khatun also received the BRRI Dhan 28 as seed support. She cultivated of her 35 decimals of land by using UDP. Before this season Morira used urea as broadcast like others Farmer of this locality. But this year after recived the training from the project she used UDP. In this method Monira used Urea Fertilizers only once but in broadcast method needs three times use of Urea Fertilizer. Also in UDP method needs only two third urea rather than broadcasting. Another advance Monira has gotten by using this technology is that in her field weed attack were less than her neighboring farmers. So Monira saved some urea also labour cost. The yield of Monira s plot was better than other Farmers who were not use the UDP technology. Monira s production of her 35 decimals of land was 768 Kg rice whereas the previous year by using broadcasting urea he had gotten only 650Kg rice so her yield has increased more than 25%. So Monira s neighboring Farmers showed their deep interest to use UDP from the next season. Morira sold her seed in higher rate than the market price. She has storage some seed for next year use. She made a good profit by using the UDP technology. In the Field day Upazilla Agricultural Officer sais By using the UDP Technology Farmers can save one third urea and increase their yield up to 30%.