FY20 Annual Performance Survey Report

The study aimed to assess the performance of the RDC Activity in achieving its objectives. The activity objectives were to increase the productivity and income of smallholder farmers, improve the quality and availability of rice and diversified crops, and enhance the capacity of value chain actors. The study employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative surveys, key informant interviews, and case studies. The survey of producers focused on assessing the impact of the RDC Activity on productivity, returns, technology adoption, and gender. The survey of value chain actors examined the performance of the activity in improving the quality and availability of rice and diversified crops. The study found that the RDC Activity achieved significant results in improving the productivity and returns of rice and diversified crops. In the rice sector, the activity reported a 10% increase in productivity and a 15% increase in returns. The activity also reported a 20% increase in productivity and a 25% increase in returns in the maize sector. In the mungbean sector, the activity reported a 15% increase in productivity and a 20% increase in returns. The study also found that the RDC Activity was successful in promoting technology adoption among smallholder farmers. In the rice sector, the activity reported a 25% increase in the adoption of high-yielding varieties and a 30% increase in the adoption of irrigation technologies. In the maize sector, the activity reported a 20% increase in the adoption of conservation agriculture practices and a 25% increase in the adoption of mechanized farming technologies. The study highlighted the importance of gender in the RDC Activity. Women-headed households were found to be more likely to adopt new technologies and practices, and to experience higher returns from their farming activities. The study also found that the RDC Activity was successful in improving food security among smallholder farmers. The activity reported a 10% increase in the availability of rice and diversified crops, and a 15% increase in the income of smallholder farmers. The study identified several key learnings from the RDC Activity. The activity highlighted the importance of co-creation and collaboration among stakeholders in achieving its objectives. The activity also emphasized the need for scaling innovative business models and engaging with diverse partners to achieve its goals. The study recommended that future activities should focus on building the capacity of value chain actors, promoting technology adoption, and improving food security among smallholder farmers.