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Funding source Reporting periods Progress reports due at FAO HQ
Government of Italy March – August 30 September September - February 31 March
Project symbol Title Reporting period GCP/MYA/011/ITA Support to special rice production March-August 2010
Operating Unit Technical Unit Starting date NTE date Total Project Budget
TCES till 31 May 2010 AGPM June 2009 May 2011 USD 1,250,000 FAOR from 1 June 2010 Effective starting date To be extended to January 2010 December 2011
A. PROGRESS AND OUTPUTS Please use extra sheets if necessary
Recall briefly the immediate objectives and describe progress towards their achievement and in particular the outputs produced during the reporting period as outlined in plan of operation/work plan under all headings and sub-headings.
A. Background
The Project GCP/MYA/011/ITA aims at:
Alleviating the existing priority problems of food security and poverty. It is expected that the Project will increase food production, create employment opportunities in areas of ground water exploration, watershed management and rain water harvesting, sustainable use of the natural resource base, etc. and generate income from crops, livestock and value adding activities, thereby resulting in greater food and nutrient and livelihood security.
The outcome is anticipated to be achieved through four major outputs:
Output No. 1: Sustained Crop Intensification in the Ayeyarwardy Delta and Central “Dry Zone” of Myanmar.
This is achieved by selecting the most suitable and promising rice varieties for specific agro-ecological zones, appropriate rice-based crop production systems, and identification of best technological practices, also considering market opportunities in project areas. Two seed multiplication centres, Heho in Kalaw Township, and Tagondine in Hinthada Townships will be assisted to strengthen their capacity in seed production.
Output No. 2: Rehabilitation and Sustained Operation of Water Harvesting and Small-scale Irrigation Schemes in the Central “Dry Zone” of Myanmar.
This includes identification of sites with highest potential for rehabilitating water harvesting and small-scale irrigation structures, jointly with the Implementing Partners (IPs), the Irrigation Department (ID), the Water Resources Utilization Department (WRUD) and the Myanma Agriculture Service (MAS) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MoAI). Rehabilitation of community water tanks, drilling/rehabilitation of deep/shallow tube wells, rehabilitation of water harvesting infrastructures (water ponds) will be implemented by the projects through LoAs with IPs.
Output No. 3: Capacity Building, Institutional Strengthening & Sustainability of CBOs .
This will be achieved through identification and strengthening of existing CBOs and establishment of new CBOs related to project activities (i.e. Farmer Field Schools to be trained on improved agriculture technologies and agriculture support services; Water User Groups to be trained on operation and maintenance of the community water tanks and tube wells). Strengthening of FFS, WUGs and other CBOs will continue throughout the project duration, in particular it is anticipated that FFS will be followed for three cropping seasons (from the May 2010 until December 2011).
Output No.4: Effective Partnerships between Stakeholder Organisations .
Needs assessments will be undertaken to guide the work and inputs of the project; information on the project and its mission will be disseminated; technical assistance will be provided to Government institutions and to national and international agencies through existing co-ordinating mechanisms; contributions will be made to the development of medium-term livelihood rehabilitation plans through these mechanisms and effective management of Project.
A. Progress from March to August 2010
B.1. General
Four Implementing Partners 1 have been engaged under LOA arrangements to assist in the establishment and strengthening of FFS, during a period of 8 months, starting from May 2010. The project area covers 4 townships in Mandalay Division (Meiktila, Pyawbwe, Thazi and Yamethin), 4 townships in Ayeyarwady Division (Pyapon, Bogale, Labutta and Hinthada), and 1 township in Shan State (Kalaw).The target village tracts were selected based on the recommendation of the Inception Workshop, held in September 2009, and in consultation with MAS, IPs and local authorities.
A fifth Implementing Partner, the Department of Irrigation of MoAI, has been engaged through an LoA to rehabilitate 7 community water tanks, starting from June 2010, in 7 villages of Yamethin and Pyawbwe townships in Mandalay Division.
Monitoring and Evaluation: an international consultant has assisted in identifying M&E indicators. Those related to field activities in the villages are included in the reporting requirements of the IPs under the LOAs. The consultant has also proposed follow-up surveys which will be considered at a later date.
B.2. Implementation
Output 1: Sustained crop intensification in the Cyclone Nargis-affected “coastal zone” of the Ayeyarwady Delta and central “dry and cool zones”
Forty Farmer Field Schools (FFS), 15 participatory frontline demonstration plots , and 2 seed multiplication groups have been established in 40 different villages, with a few of them covering more than one village. All together 46 villages, located in 19 different village tracts, are participating in the FFS activities.
Table 1: List of FFS, Demonstration Plots and Seed Multiplication Groups IP FFS/demonstration plots/seed multiplication groups AVSI 30 FFS, 11 Demonstration Plots, and 1 Seed Multiplication Group; Locations: Meiktila, Thazi, Yamethin, and Pyawbwe Townships in Mandalay Division; and Kalaw Township in Shan State MAS (Hinthada) 4 FFSs, 1 Demonstration Plots, and 1 Seed Multiplication Group Locations: Hinthada Township in Ayeyarwady Division ADRA & MHDO 2 FFSs and 1 Demonstration Plot Locations: Labutta Township in Ayeyarwady Division Mingalar Myanmar 4 FFSs and 2 Demonstration Plots Locations: Bogale and Pyapon Townships in Ayeyarwady Division Detailed list of FFSs, demonstration plots and seed multiplication groups are mentioned in Annex 2a, 2b, and 2c
1 Adventist Development and Relief Agency & Myanmar Heart Development Organization (ADRA&MHDO); Mingalar Myanmar (MM); AVSI Foundation; and Myanma Agriculture Service (MAS) of MoAI.
The 46 villages were selected on the basis of the farmers’ interest in replacing existing paddy varieties with improved ones; strategic location in the village tract for dissemination of quality paddy seeds; good access to/from other villages/townships; representativeness of agro-ecological zones and cropping patterns in village tracts; and not being covered by other projects or programmes providing the same type of livelihood rehabilitation and agriculture support.
Each FFS is composed of 25 farmers. The main criteria applied for selection of participants were the following: farmers resided in the village; had no more than 12 acres of paddy land; have sufficient implements and draft power to utilize the inputs provided by the project; and be able and willing to attend the FFS regularly and follow recommendations given during the school sections.
Prior to the establishment of the FFS, two Orientation Workshops were held by ESFSP staff in May and June 2010 for 29 facilitators of the four IPs. The following subjects were covered during the workshops:
- Crop cycle management - Conservation agriculture - Integrated plant nutrient management system - Integrated pest management - Post harvest technology for reducing the pre- and post-harvest losses, and on-farm storage techniques - Establishment and functioning of Paddy Bank System - Crop intensification for rice based cropping systems - Disaster Risk Reduction (listing of possible risks, avoidance, mitigation, and preparedness for risks by means of agro- techniques, crop rotation, timing of planting, selection of varieties resistant or tolerant to risks, etc.)
13 paddy varieties have been selected for distribution through the FFS, in consultation with Myanma Agriculture Service and the Department of Agriculture Research at central and local level, and beneficiary famers. The varietal characteristics are mentioned in Annex 2.
During the current monsoon season, the FFS are being strengthened through training activities and supported with supplies of seed and fertilizers. From middle of June to beginning of September, 6 school sections (and 4 pre-school sections) were conducted by the IPs with technical assistance from MAS and ESFSP project staff. The training focussed on specific needs of each Farmer Field School group related to: Integrated Soil Management, Plant Nutrition and Systematic Fertilizer Usage, Crop Cycle Management, Integrated Pest Management, Nursery Management, Proper Transplanting Methods and System of Rice Intensification.
In order to test paddy varieties recommended by MAS and by the Department of Agriculture Research (DAR) and compare them with the existing local varieties, 15 demonstration plots have been established by the IPs in consultation with Project staff. Details are given in Annex 2b.
Two Seed Multiplication Groups (SMG) were formed: the first SMG is located in Heho, close to the MAS seed farm, and it is composed by 25 farmers covering a total area of about 10 ha; the second SMG is formed by 17 farmers also covering a total area of 10 ha located in proximity of Hinthada MAS seed farm. Nurseries were raised in June and transplanting was carried out in July. MAS staff, from the above- mentioned seed farm, is conducting regular visits to the SMG fields in order to provide technical assistance and to verify that all requirements for seed certification are met.
For the current monsoon season, the following inputs were distributed through the 40 FFS, 15 demonstration plots and 2 Seed Multiplication Groups:
Table 2: Input distribution Input Amount
Registered paddy seeds 9.89 MT Good Quality Paddy Seeds 18.08 MT Fertilizer 53.75 MT Leaf colour card 100 no.
A matching contribution scheme was introduced for seed (and fertilizer) as FFS participants, after harvesting, will deliver a specific amount (decided within each FFS) of paddy seed to other farmers, not included in the FFS.
Ten FFS are being selected to receive a few farm assets in order to establish group-based revolving funds . To ensure longevity of the tools and equipment provided and sustainability of the intervention, it is essential that the groups are already well established and familiar with contract services of farm tools and equipment and the management of both operation and maintenance and revolving funds. The FFS groups will benefit from improved planting, harvesting and post-harvest practices through the provision and demonstration of drum seeders and threshers and training of operators and mechanics on their operation, maintenance and repair. For these groups, a trainings course will be organised on use and maintenance of on-farm machinery. The course will also cover contract service provision and fund management.
Formation of women groups
Possibilities of alternative income generation are being explored in support to women groups in the project villages. In particular, women’s groups are being formed by a project IP (AVSI Foundation) for mushroom production in the dry zone. After forming the groups, the Project will train them in mushroom production. The training will be practical in nature and cover all aspects of production and marketing. Other possible income generating activities will also be explored.
Assisting two MAS Seed Farms
The MAS seed farms in Heho (Kalaw township, Shan State) and Tagondine (Hinthada township, Ayeyarwady Division) will be supported by the project and procurement of farm assets (including seed processing plants, power tillers, threshers, tilling machines and water pumps) and some construction materials has already started.
Appropriate rice–based cropping systems
In consultation with MAS, beneficiary farmers, and the project IPs, appropriate cropping systems have been identified in order to select possible crops which may follow the main paddy cultivation in the project areas. For the incoming dry season (November 2010 – April 2011) FFSs, demonstration plots, and seed multiplication will be based on the following cropping patterns:.
Table 3: Major Cropping Patterns in the Project Area Sr. Major Rice-based Cropping Patterns No. A. Dry zone (1) Paddy – Sunflower – Sesame (2) Paddy – Chick pea – Summer paddy (3) Paddy – Cotton (4) Paddy – Summer paddy (5) Paddy – Vegetables (chilli, onion, etc.) B. Cold region (1) Paddy – Potato C. Delta region (1) Paddy – Summer paddy (2) Paddy – Black gram (3) Paddy – Green gram (4) Paddy – Sunflower Detailed on cropping calendar in Annex 4
Output 2 Sustained Water Management in the Central “Dry Zone” of Myanmar
The Department of Irrigation (ID) of MoAI has been engaged through an LoA to rehabilitate 7 community water tanks, starting from June 2010, in 7 villages of Yamethin and Pyawbwe townships in Mandalay Division. Two tanks (in Nabukyin and Wayintauk villages) have already been completed. Under the LoA agreement the Project will supply diesel, cement and other inputs and the ID will execute the rehabilitation works using its own machinery and staff.
The LOA signed with the Irrigation Department (ID) also includes the establishment and strengthening of WUGs after the rehabilitation of each community water tank. The objectives are: 1) To give farmers guidelines for formation of functional Water User Groups or for strengthening the function of the existing groups; 2) To teach farmers water management technology including construction and maintenance of water courses and field ditches, equal water supply and timely water allocation, and cost sharing among the water users.
An LoA with WRUD (Water Resources Utilization Department of MoAI) has been drafted to drill 6 deep tube wells and 13 observation wells (in Meiktila, Thazi and Yamethin townships) to study the nature of the groundwater (discharge rate, drawdown, recharge rate and water quality) and the feasibility of developing small irrigation schemes by drilling deep tube wells in the project townships in Mandalay division. This activity can be regarded as a “pilot phase” necessary to study the aquifer before developing a larger number of deep tube wells. If the results of the afore-mentioned studies are positive, a second phase will follow.
Output 3. Capacity Building, Institutional Strengthening & Sustainability of CBOs:
The following CBOs have been established by the Project and strengthened through training activities:
- 40 FFS - 2 Seed Multiplication Groups - 7 Water User Groups - 10 FFS for group based revolving funds
Capacity building of concerned departments of line ministries is being carried out through training activities as mentioned in point B.3. below and also involving them in planning and implementation of project activities and promotion of appropriate technical packages.
Output 4; Effective Partnerships between Stakeholder Organisations:
Three NGOs (AVSI, ADRA&MHDO, Mingalar Myanmar) and 2 Departments of MoAI (MAS and ID) have been engaged thorough LoAs in the direct implementation of project activities. WRUD will also sign an LoA at the beginning of October for a “pilot phase” on drilling deep tube wells and study the aquifer in the 4 project townships of Mandalay division. Other concerned departments of MoAI (i.e. DAR) are also involved in the selection of appropriate crop varieties, technical packages, and training events organized by the ESFSP. MAS township offices are fully cooperating with the IPs/Project staff and MAS has appointed one focal point in each of the townships covered by the ESFSP. Whenever needed, MAS has offered all available support in terms of staff and infrastructures (the Project is using MAS warehouses at no cost). Two local MAS local staff have been appointed by the Project as “Field Assistants” considering their knowledge of area and their acceptance by the beneficiaries.
An awareness campaign was conducted by the selected IP in all project villages and Administrations of township, village tracts and villages are being informed on project activities and progress.
The PIUs project managers and selected staff are participating in the local coordination bodies to share information with other Agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders. In the Delta Region the coordination meeting are held at UNDP office in Bogale; in Mandalay Division, only a few local NGOs are present and coordination meetings are often hosted at the Project PIU in Meiktila.
B. INPUTS
1. List National and International professional staff assigned to the project during the reporting period
NATIONAL INTERNATIONAL Names Functions Names Functions U Mya Than Project Manager (Crops) Mr. Bernard Cartella Rice Agronomist Daw Khin Than Nwe Rice Agronomist Mr. H.L. Mulepaty Operation Specialist U Hoke San Water Management Specialist Daw Maw Maw Soe Farmer Field School Specialist U Aung Kyaw Soe Crop Field Assistant U Sein Myint Crop Field Assistant
2. Equipment received during the reporting period
Motorcycle 1 Cameras 2 Desktop Computer 1 Office desks 5 Chairs 15 Meeting table 1 Computer tables 2 Filing cabinet 1 Cup Board 1 File shelves 1 Safe Box 1
3. Training activities during the reporting period, viz: fellowships, study tours, field days, local workshops, etc. Please list how many trainees were involved in each activity.
Orientation Workshops
Prior to the establishment of the FFS, two Orientation Workshops were held by ESFSP staff in on the 27 May and on the 8 June for 29 facilitators of the 4 IPs.
M&E Training Workshop
On July 20 and 21, an M&E training workshop was conducted (by the ESFSP international M&E Specialist) for 29 participants of IPs and concerned departments of line ministries (i.e. DoF, MAS, WRUD, FD).
FFS, Demonstration Plots and Seed Multiplication Groups
A total of 1042 farmers are being trained through the above mentioned activities with a frequency of two times per month.
C. PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED AND ACTIONS TAKEN OR REQUESTED TO RESOLVE THEM Registered and certified paddy seed of recommended varieties can only be purchased from the Myanma Agriculture Service and Department of Agriculture Research.
More than 6 months are needed to obtain all the necessary authorizations from local authorities to import new vehicles. Therefore the ESFSP is renting 3 or more vehicles to implement program activities.
The ESFSP CTA was posted in January 2010 and it was only then that actions for recruitment of staff and implementation of activities were initiated. No-cost extension of the Project until December 2011 is necessary.
D. WORK PLAN AND EXPECTED OUTPUTS FOR THE NEXT REPORTING PERIOD Output 1: Sustained crop intensification in the Cyclone Nargis-affected “coastal zone” of the Ayeyarwady Delta and central “dry and cool zones”
SEPTEMBER: Selection of IPs for dry season FFS activities NOVEMBER-FEBRUARY: Selection of beneficiaries, Implementation of Farmer Field Schools and demonstration plots for next dry season (details in Annex 5 and 6)
Output 2: Sustained Water Management in the Central “Dry Zone” of Myanmar
SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER: Rehabilitation of 5 community water tanks OCTOBER – DECEMBER: Drilling of 6 pilot deep tube wells and 13 observation wells OCTOBER – DECEMBER: Support to MAS seed farms with delivery of farm assets and rehabilitation of tube wells OCTOBER - FEBRUARY: Selection of IP and development of shallow tube wells SEPTEMBER- FEBRUARY: Formation/strengthening of WUGs
Output 3. Capacity Building, Institutional Strengthening & Sustainability of CBOs:
SEPTEMBER-FEBRUARY: Establishment and strengthening of CBOs ( FFS/WUGs/IGs) OCTOBER-FEBRUARY: Training of IPs, department of line ministries and other stakeholders
Output 4; Effective Partnerships between Stakeholder Organisations: SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER : Engagement of IPs through LoA NOVEMBER: ESFSP Steering Committee
E. REPORTS
Please list all reports and documents, other than progress reports, but including consultant’s reports, finalized by the project during the reporting period only and indicate for each of them whether or not: - it is recommended for inclusion in FAO’s computerized documentation system as it contains data/information suitable for future use; - it has been restricted by the Government as it contains confidential information; - it has been distributed, giving date if applicable. If not already done so, please send 4 copies to the Director of the Operating Division/Service concerned.
• Orientation Workshop Report (May and June 2010) • Training workshop on beneficiary results assessment methodology (July 2010)
Inclusion in FAO’s computerized documentation system is not recommended
Reporting Officer Name : Giuseppe Romalli Date : 27 September 2010
Title : Chief Technical Advisor Signature:
Annex 1: ORGANIZATION OF ESFSP
PMCU YANGON SECTOR COORDINATION (012) PLANNING, MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF ACTIVITIES (010, 011, 012)
HATCHERIES (012)
AQUACULTURE (012)
ADMINISTRATIVE AND
LOGISTIC SUPPORT (010,011,012)
PIUs PYAPHON PIU MEIKTHILA
DELTA CROPS DELTA FISH CROPS WATER
IMPROVED RICE CO MGMT (010) IMPROVED RICE DEEP AND VARIETIES (010 & MANGROVES (010) VARIETIES (011) SHALLOW TUBE 012) FISHERIES PULSES and OTHER WELLS (011) PULSES and OTHER (010 & 012) CROPS (011) COMMUNTITY CROPS (011 & 012) AQUACULTURE FARM MACHINERY WATER TANKS FARM MACHINERY (010 & 012) (011) WATER (011 & 012) POST HARVEST FARM INPUTS HARVESTING (011) FARM INPUTS (011 (010) (011) WATER USER & 012) BOAT BUILDING FARMER GROUPS GROUPS (011) FARMER GROUPS (012) (011) (011 &012) CBOs (011 & 012)
Annex 2a: FFS by Township, Village Tract, Village and IP
FFS No. Township (Division/State) Village Tract Village Implementing
Partner
1 Min Tae kone 2 Meiktila (Mandalay) Ka Phyu Talin Kone 3 Ka Phyu 4 Kone Daung (south) 5 Thazi (Mandalay) Kone Daung Kone Daung (west) 6 Kone Daung(north) 7 Pyin Pyar 8 Myin Nar Myin Nar 9 Kan Thar Aye 10 Ah Yae Paing 11 Kywe Dat Aung Thar 12 Kywe Dat 13 Na Bug Yin Pya Tite 14 Yamethin (Mandalay) Kyi Su (east) Htanaung Kone 15 Kyi Su (west) AVSI 16 Kyar Pin Inn Nabu Kyin 17 Na Bu Kyin
18 Hta Naung Gone Hta Naung Gone
19 Kyet Shar
20 Thein Gone Nat Sin 21 Ywa Ma 22 Seik Gyo 23 Seik Gyo Kan Swe 24 Ohn Pin thar Pyawbwe (Mandalay) 25 Kyi Ywar 26 Kyi Ywar Kun Chan Kone 27 Chaung Nar 28 Wa Yon Pin 29 Kalaw (Shan South) Heho Heho 30 Ywar Taw 31 Lagyikwin Ywathittaung Magyigone 32 Chaung Pyar Alesu Indawai 33 Minin Hinthada (Ayeyawady) MAS, Hinthada Mann Kone
Indawai Chaung Pyar
34 Nin Gyan
Paswintaung Thayetpin Hla 35 Maung Dee Kaung Toe Labutta (Ayeyarwady) ADRA & MHDO 36 Kyaut Hpyu Kyaut Hpyu 37 Sutkyun Bogale (Ayeyarwady) Kyaing Chaung Gyi 38 PanPhooSalaung Kya Mingalar Myanmar 39 Ma Moe Pyapon (Ayeyarwady) The Ein Taman 40 Pa Le Ywar Thit
Annex 2b: Demonstration plots by Township, Village Tract, Village, and IP
No. Township (Division/State) Village Tract Village IP
1 Meiktila (Mandalay) Ka phyu Min tae kone 2 Kontaung Kontaung-west Thazi (Mandalay) 3 Kontaung Kontaung-north 4 Kywe Tut Kywe Tut 5 Na bu kyin Kyar pin inn 6 Yamethin (Mandalay) Thein gon Ywa ma AVSI 7 Myin nar Myin nar 8 Hta naung gon Kyi Su 9 Kyi ywar Kyi ywar Pyawbwe (Mandalay) 10 Seik gyo Kan swe 11 Kalaw (Shan South) Heho Heho 12 Hinthada (Ayeyawady) Inn Dawai Ningyan MAS 13 Labutta (Ayeyawady) Kyauk Phyu Kyauk Phyu ADRA & MHDO 14 Bogale (Ayeyarwady) Kyaing Chaung Gyi Sutkyun Mingalar Myanmar 15 Pyapon (Ayeyawady) The Eain Ta Man Ma Moe
Annex 2c: Seed Multiplication Groups, Location and Rice varieties
No. Township Village Tract Village Rice Varieties Multiplied
1 Manawthukha, Thee Htut Yin, Paw San Yin, NinGyan Sin Thwe Lutt Mangone Thee Htut Yin, Sin Thwe Lutt, Yadanar Toe Inndawai ChangPhyar Manawthukha, Yadanar Toe Hinthada Pa Sun Taung Manawthukha, Yadanar Toe
Ahle Su Manawthukha, Sin Thwe Lutt,Yadanar Toe Chang Phyar Manawthukha, Sin Thwe Lutt, Thee Htut Yin, Gyi Mangyigyone Paw San Yin, Yadanar Toe 2 Kalaw Heho Heho Shwe Yin Aye
Annex 3: Characteristics of selected paddy varieties
Sr. Region/Paddy Variety Varietal Characteristics No.
A Dry zone 1 Manaw Thukha HYV, medium long grain,130-135 days variety suited to rain-fed and irrigated areas of Myanmar 2 Theedatyin HYV, long grain, 105-115 days variety, suited to rain-fed and irrigated areas of Myanmar 3 Yadanatoe HYV, long grain, 120 days variety, suited to rain-fed and irrigated areas of Myanmar 4 Yar 8 HYV, long grain, 130-135 days variety, drought tolerant, suited to irrigated and rain-fed areas of dry zone of Myanmar 5 Yae Anelo 1 HYV, medium long grain, 105 days variety, drought tolerant, resistant to BLB, suited to irrigated and rain-fed areas of dry zone of Myanmar 6 Sar Ngan Khan Sin Thwe HYV, long grain, 138 days variety, resistant to Bacterial Leaf Blight, and tolerant to salinity Latt up to 6mmho
B Cold region 1 Shweyinaye HYV, long grain, 150-160 days variety, cold tolerant, suited to rain-fed and irrigated areas of cold region of Myanmar
C Delta Region 1 PawSan Yin Traditional photosensitive, short grain scented and suited to delta 2 Manaw Thukha HYV, medium long grain,130-135 days variety suited to rain-fed and irrigated areas of Myanmar 3 Sin Thwe Latt HYV, long grain, 130-135 days variety, resistant to Bacterial Leaf Blight and suited to delta 4 Theedatyin HYV, long grain, 105-115 days variety, suited to rain-fed and irrigated areas of Myanmar 5 Yadanatoe HYV, long grain, 120 days variety, suited to rain-fed and irrigated areas of Myanmar 6 Yae Myoke Khan 1 HYV, medium long grain, 145 days variety, tolerant to sub-mergence (1-2 weeks) 7 Sar Ngan Khan Sin Thwe HYV, Long grain, 138 days variety, resistant to Bacterial Leaf Blight, and tolerant to salinity Latt up to 6 mmho 8 Ngan Gar Local variety, medium long grain, photosensitive variety, suited to delta 9 Anwarbo Local variety, short grain, photosensitive variety, suited to saline and submergence prone area of delta
Annex 4: Major Cropping Patterns and Planting Calendar in the Project Area
Sr. Cropping Pattern From To No. 1st Crop 2nd Crop 3rd Crop
A Dry zone 1 Paddy End July End November Sunflower 1st week of December Last week of February Sesame Early April June 2 Paddy Last week of July 1st week of December Chick pea 2nd week of December End of February Summer Paddy End of February June 3 Paddy Last week of July 1st week of December Cotton 2nd week of February 2nd week of July 4 Paddy End of July End of December Summer Paddy 2nd week of February 2nd week of June
B Cold region 1 Paddy 2nd week of June End of November Potato 1st week of February 2nd week of July
C Delta 1 Paddy 1st week of June 2nd week of November Summer Paddy Early December End of March Black gram Mid-November February Green gram Mid-November February Sunflower Mid-November February
Annex 5: Draft Plan for Farmer Field School for the Dry Season 2010/2011
Sr. Township / No. of Village No. of beneficiaries based on crop No. village tract FFS
Chick- Sun- Green Black Paddy Cotton Potato Vegetable Total pea flower gram gram
1 Thazi 3 0 25 0 25 0 0 0 25 75
Kone daung-n 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Kone Daung Kone daung-w 1 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 25 Kone daung-S 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 2 Meiktila 3 25 25 0 0 0 0 0 25 75 Talinkon 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
Kaphyu Mintaekone 1 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Kaphyu 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 3 PyawBwe 1 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Seikgyo/ Seikgyo 1 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 Kanswe 0 25 4 Yamethin 7 0 50 75 0 0 0 0 50 175 Myinnar 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Myinnar Kantharaye 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 Htanaungone 1 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 Htanaungone 0 25 Kyisu-E 1 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 25
Kyisu-W 1 0 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 25 Kyetshar 1 0 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Theingone Ywama 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 25 5 Kalaw 1 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 25 Heho Heho 1 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 0 25 6 Hinthada 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 0 50
Ywathit (S) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 25 Magyigone 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 25 7 Pyapon 1 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25
Thea Ein Ta Ma Moe 1 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 Man 0 25 8 Bogale 1 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 Kangyi Kangyi 1 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 9 Labutta 1 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 25 Ka tha paung Ka Tha Paung 1 0 0 0 0 0 25 0 0 25 Total 20 100 100 75 25 25 25 50 100 500
Annex 6: Draft Plan for Demonstration Plots for the Dry Season 2010/2011
Sr . No. Township Village tract/ Village Type of demonstration N. of Plots 1 Thazi Konedaung/ Konedaung-W Chick pea varietal trial 1 Konedaung/ Konedaung-N Cotton Trial 1 Konedaung/Konedaung-S Vegetable 1 2 Meiktila Mintaekone Paddy varietal trial 1 Kaphyu Vegetable demonstration 1 3 PyawBwe Seikgyo/Seikgyo Paddy trial 1 Yamethin Myinnar/ Myinnar Chick pea varietal trial 1 4 Htanaung kone/Htanaung Kone Sunflower varietal trial 1 Thein gone/ Kyet shar Chick pea varietal trial 1 5 Kalaw Heho/ heho potato 1 6 Hinthada Inn Da Wai/ Lei Gyi Kyin Black gram trial 1 7 Bogale Paddy trial 1 8 Pyapon Paddy trial 1 9 Labutta Green gram trial 1 Total 14