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SPS2 Evaluation Module 4. IMPACT OF SPS ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE Elizabeth Cromwell Patrick Kambewa Rowland Chirwa Richard Mwanza Kwera Development Centre. Objectives of Module 4 Study. Evaluate the acceptability of the crops SP provided
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SPS2 Evaluation Module 4 IMPACT OF SPS ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE • Elizabeth Cromwell • Patrick Kambewa • Rowland Chirwa • Richard Mwanza • Kwera Development Centre
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
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
Crop Diversification: Seed Availability: Farmland size: Tools and Implements: Mix cropping: Trend Analysis: top 5 Indicators
Impact of SPS On SI Crop Diversification Seed Availability: Farmland size: Tools and Implements: Mix cropping:
DreamPack • Maize like MH18 not Pannar • Legumes: groundnut and bean not soyabean • Fertiliser: no change to basal fertilizer or top dressing for most FPGs
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
Policy Implications • Best-bet technologies • National seed policy • Institutional development