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Evaluating the Impact of Sustainable Practices on Agriculture: Module 4 Insights

This study evaluates the effects of Sustainable Practices (SP) on crop acceptability, agricultural strategies, and soil fertility among farmers. Key objectives include assessing the composition of crops provided to farmers, analyzing their influence on local consumption and seed stock, and understanding changes in farming practices, such as crop diversification and the use of fertilizers. The study also explores best practices for seed distribution and the need for policy improvements to support sustainable agriculture. Results highlight the importance of early seed provision and local engagement.

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Evaluating the Impact of Sustainable Practices on Agriculture: Module 4 Insights

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  1. SPS2 Evaluation Module 4 IMPACT OF SPS ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE • Elizabeth Cromwell • Patrick Kambewa • Rowland Chirwa • Richard Mwanza • Kwera Development Centre

  2. Objectives of Module 4 Study • Evaluate the acceptability of the crops SP provided • Evaluate impact of composition on agricultural practices, local consumption, seed stock and replanting patterns • Evaluate whether SPS has affected farmers’ overall strategy • Impact of fertiliser and comparison for alternatives in increasing soil fertility • Changes to composition of SP according to farmers’ criteria

  3. Crop diversification Seed availability Farm land size Tools and implements Mixed cropping Fertiliser application Institutions Crop rotation Land Husbandry Livestock Tilling and weeding Manure application Chemical applications Agro-forestry Fallow Sustainability indicators

  4. Crop Diversification: Seed Availability: Farmland size: Tools and Implements: Mix cropping: Trend Analysis: top 5 Indicators

  5. Impact of SPS On SI Crop Diversification Seed Availability: Farmland size: Tools and Implements: Mix cropping:

  6. DreamPack • Maize like MH18 not Pannar • Legumes: groundnut and bean not soyabean • Fertiliser: no change to basal fertilizer or top dressing for most FPGs

  7. Desired changes to logistics/Extension • Early provision of SP • Provide near the village • The packs should be well sealed • Fair registration and distribution • Demonstration plots • Face-to-face instruction

  8. Policy Implications • Best-bet technologies • National seed policy • Institutional development

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