To What Extent Does Modified System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Training Increase Productivity of Small-Scale Rice Cultivation in a Rain-Fed Area? Evidence from Tanzania

Nakano, Yuko; Tanaka, Tuki; Otsuka, Keijiro

To What Extent Does Modified System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Training Increase Productivity of Small-Scale Rice Cultivation in a Rain-Fed Area? Evidence from Tanzania

2017

Nakano, Yuko | Tanaka, Tuki | Otsuka, Keijiro

This study investigates the impact of modified System of Rice Intensification (SRI)training provided by a large-scale private farm on the performance of surroundingsmall-scale rice farmers in a rain-fed area in Tanzania. We found that the trainingeffectively increases the adoption of improved rice cultivation practices, paddy yield,and profit of rice cultivation by small-holder farmers. In fact, the trainees achievepaddy yield of 5 tons per hectare on average, which is remarkably high in rain-fed ricecultivation by any standard. Our results suggest high potential for achieving a riceGreen Revolution in rain-fed areas and the importance of extension services bylarge-scale farms.

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