IMPACT OF SPS ON SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

• Elizabeth Cromwell

• Patrick Kambewa

• Rowland Chirwa

• Richard Mwanza

• Kwera Development Centre

SPS2 Evaluation Module 4SPS2 Evaluation Module 4

Objectives of Module 4 StudyObjectives 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

Sustainability indicatorsSustainability indicators

• 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

Trend Analysis: top 5 IndicatorsTrend Analysis: top 5 Indicators

Seed Availability: Farmland size:

Mix cropping:

Crop Diversification:

Tools and Implements:

Impact of SPS On SIImpact of SPS On SI

Seed Availability:

Mix cropping:

Crop Diversification

Farmland size:

Tools and Implements:

DreamPackDreamPack

• 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 Desired changes to logistics/Extensionlogistics/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 ImplicationsPolicy Implications

• Best-bet technologies

• National seed policy

• Institutional development