Rice value chain development 2005–2011: IPMS experiences in Fogera Pilot Learning Woredas Dirk Hoekstra, IPMS Project Manager CIDA Stakeholder Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 2 May 2012
May 24, 2015
Rice value chain development 2005–2011: IPMS experiences in Fogera Pilot Learning
Woredas
Dirk Hoekstra, IPMS Project Manager
CIDA Stakeholder Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 2 May 2012
Main actors/partners involved
Fogera rice farmers Rice traders/processors Office of Agriculture of Fogera (various
departments) Adet Agricultural Research Centre SG 2000 IPMS
Value chain process followed
Rapid assessment on Fogera farming systems Lowland flood rice system Upland system
Identification of potential marketable commodities Vegetables, rice, chickpeas, niger seed, pepper Dairy, beef, fish
Rapid assessment commodity value chain Production, input supply, processing marketing Support services
Identification of potential value chain interventions by commodity
Farming systems in Fogera, 2005
Methodology/tools used
Review secondary data/GIS maps
Field visits
Focus group discussions with producers
Interviews with key value chain actors (producers, input suppliers, processors and traders) and support services (extension, research)
Stakeholder meeting to review and verify results
Main diagnosed findings of the rice commodity
In flood system About 5,500 ha grown under flood conditions during the
rainy season Reduced yield due to weed problems Farmer to farmer seed supply system exists Rice processed into flour (enjera making) and white rice
(outside the district) Breakage of rice during processing
In upland system Desire to include rice as their marketable commodity in the
cropping pattern
Interventions
Knowledge management and capacity development for rice value chain development
Flood plain system Improved agronomic practices – especially weeding
(hand and herbicide) Harvesting time – effecting breakage Rice processing – sieves, parboiling, dish preparations
Upland system Introduce new varieties Introduce seed multiplication
Knowledge management & capacity development• EAP – web based source of
information (www.eap.gov.et)
• Woreda knowledge centers- to increase access and sharing of knowledge
• Use of MSc students to increase knowledge generation
• Training followed by field days with partner institutions
• Creation of platforms of value chain actors to share knowledge
Upland seed multiplication
Testing upland varieties in 2006
Followed by on farm multiplication
Development of seed supply system
Yield data and variety testing, 2006
No. Variety Yield (Q/ha)
1 NERICA – 4 10 – 52
2 NERICA– 3 6 – 28
3 Superica – 1 28
Note: X-Jigna (upland) 40 qt
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20110
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Nerica Seed Production
Seed Production
Year
Pro
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n i
n q
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Sale of seed in 2011 (in qt)
Farmer to Farmer; 1540
Sold; 104
Rice weed control
The project tested Roundup with 25 farmers
Was found cost effective by farmers (environment)
Now, more emphasis on manual weeding which has positive effect on employment
Farmers demonstrating on application of round up
Rice straw used for livestock feed
Rice straw treatment with urea for livestock feed
Rice processors
2006 – 09 processors – mostly in town
2011- over 120 in town and 30 in rural areas
Progress against baseline
Baseline 2004/05 2011 achievement
Agro-ecology X-Jigna (ha)
Lowland NERICA-4 (ha)
Upland X-Jigna (ha)
Lowland NERICA-4 (ha)
Upland Upland kebele≥ 1900masl - 0 6,058 48.605Lowland Kebele ‹ 1900masl 5,409 0 9,435 6.185
Total 5,409 0 15,493 54.79
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 20110
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4
6
8
10
12
White rice retail price/kg from 2005 – 2011 during peak supply and short supply
Peak supply (Feb. – Apr.)Short supply (Aug. – Nov.)
Year
Pri
ce/K
g
Future market of rice and by-products
Rice flour produced for rural markets Relatively low quality processing Processing partly based on fee, partly on paddy sale X-Jigna suitable variety
White rice produced for urban market Higher quality processing Processing mostly based on purchase of paddy rice Processing results in commercial by products for
livestock feed (bran)
Current price
Items Unit Unit price
Paddy Rice Ton 8,500
White rice Ton 11,400 -12,500
Rice bran +husk Ton 1,200
NERICA-4 – white rice variety
Maize, finger millet, and rice mixture for making flour for Enjera
Rice grain loading for Addis market
Rice Bran and Rice husk (chaff) loading for Addis market
Relevant lessons for value chain supporters
Value chain development requires attention to different parts of the value chain in and over time
Involvement of private sector in marketing and processing will often take place spontaneously
Private sector can be supported with new knowledge on market opportunities and processing requirements
Continuous engagement is needed – post harvest management, processing
Rice case study on the IPMS website
Good luck in your value chain development work