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Book (stand-alone)Soil health for paddy rice
A manual for farmer field school facilitators
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The contents of the manual are intended for use by FFS facilitators and trainers in the implementation of a season-long FFS on paddy rice with a strengthened component on soil health. Some of the exercises presented in this manual were adapted from existing manuals, some were developed during a series of workshops on soil health for FFS facilitators, and some were developed based on activities carried out with farmers during pilot soil health-FFSs in the Philippines. The content and relevant exercises can also be adapted for use in other crops and farming systems such as other cereals, pulses or vegetables, with or without livestock. The Manual contains basic concepts on soil health with related exercises pertaining to the following areas that are usual components of a FFS: ● Baseline survey ● Participatory technology development (PTD)/field studies ● Agroecosystem analysis (AESA) ● Special topics. As the Manual was developed together with FFS facilitators and trainers, it demonstrates the ability of trainers to adapt to the local situation and develop methods and materials accordingly. It is hoped that this output will encourage further experimentation in the field on the topic of soils, soil health and nutrient management, and for FFSs to document their experiences and exchange learnings with other FFSs, farmers and colleagues working in the field of soil health and sustainable intensification of crop production. -
Book (stand-alone)Impact assessment of Farmer Field Schools 2024
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No results found.This report offers a detailed assessment of the Farmer Field Schools (FFS) programme in Türkiye, highlighting its impact on improving agricultural practices and rural development. It examines how FFS has empowered small-scale farmers by enhancing their knowledge of animal husbandry, crop production, and sustainable farming techniques. The report emphasizes the programme's success in increasing productivity, improving decision-making processes, and promoting gender equality and cooperative awareness, particularly among women farmers. Additionally, it outlines the positive effects of FFS in fostering environmentally sustainable practices and boosting economic resilience in rural communities. By addressing key challenges farmers face and demonstrating the programme’s transformative potential, this report provides important insights into how agricultural education can enhance farm management and contribute to the long-term sustainability of food systems. -
Book (stand-alone)Conservation Agriculture
Training Guide for Extension Agents and Farmers in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
2019Agriculture in Eastern Europe and Central Asia is diverse, and has great potential to revitalize the economy of the countries in the region via improved productivity (efficiency) and higher total yield for food, fodder and fibre crops. Conservation agriculture can rise to the major challenge of making sustainable intensification of production systems a reality. In order for farmers to transition to appropriate sustainable production systems, the provision of an adequate enabling environment and access to knowledge and services, including extension, mechanization, inputs and market intelligence, are crucial. This Guide is designed to provide coherent technical tools to Farmer Field Schools and extension service facilitators of conservation agriculture. Furthermore, the Guide is suitable for use within universities’ agriculture curricula.
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